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Dr. Gillian Hanley Invited to the Lancet Ovarian Cancer Commission
Congratulations to WHRI Scientific advisory board member Dr. Gillian Hanley on being invited to contribute to the Lancet Ovarian Cancer Commission!
CIHR Fall 2025 Project and Priority Announcement Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the recipients of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) 2025 Fall Project and Priority Announcement grants! We are especially proud of our WHRI members, who are bolded in the recipient list.
Introducing the Sexual Health And genito-Pelvic pain knowledge Empowerment Hub
In recognition of Sexual Health Week (February 8–14), we are spotlighting the Sexual Health and Genito-Pelvic Pain Knowledge Empowerment Hub (SHAPE), a pan-Canadian initiative dedicated to addressing the barriers to evidence-based information and treatment for sexual dysfunction and and genito-pelvic pain are understood, researched, and treated in Canada.
February is Black History Month
February 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month as a formal observance in Canada.
Eleventh Annual Women’s Health Research Symposium: All You Need to Know
Registration is now open for the Eleventh Annual Women’s Health Research Symposium. Join us on Friday, March 6th, 2026 in-person at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre on the UBC campus or virtually via live-stream.
Announcing the Women’s Health Research Institute Fall 2025 Trainee Travel Grant Recipients
The WHRI congratulates the recipients of the Women’s Health Research Institute’s 2025 Fall Trainee Travel Grant competition.
New House of Commons Report Advocates for Women’s Health
This autumn, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health released a new report titled Women’s Health in Canada: Closing the Gender Gap.
Misinformation Monday: Compassion
Welcome to Misinformation Mondays: a 5-part series where we delve into strategies that researchers can use to combat misinformation. The final week’s topic is compassion.
Announcing the 2025 Women’s Health Research Institute Leveling Up: Women’s and Newborn Health Research Action Grant Recipient
The Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) is very pleased to congratulate the recipient of the 2025 Women’s Health Research Institute Leveling Up: Women’s and Newborn Health Research Action Grant. This competition was funded thanks to the dedicated support of the BC Women’s Health Foundation. This grant competition is intended to fund the next phase in […]