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Gender Equality Week 2021

At the Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI), we often talk about gender equity and gender equality. And although these terms are often used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. As it pertains to gender, gender equality is when women, men, and other gender groups have the same opportunities or resources. Although this sounds perfectly […]

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Dr. Gina Ogilvie and Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose elected into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Gina Ogilvie, Assistant Director of the Women’s Health Research Institute, and Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, WHRI member, who were elected as Fellows to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences for 2021.   Gina Ogilvie, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia Dr. Gina Ogilvie is a globally recognized leader in […]

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Congratulations to the 2021 MSFHR Scholars and Research Trainees

The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) has announced the recipients of the 2021 Scholar and Research Trainee Awards. We were elated to see several members of the WHRI community among this year’s recipients, and we encourage you to join us in celebrating their achievements. Congratulations, everyone! Scholar Award Recipients Dr. Ali Bashashati AI-driven […]

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A Spotlight of Trainee Research from the BC Perinatal Data Registry

Thursday, August 26, 2021 1pm – 2pm Join us for an afternoon of virtual rapid-fire presentations on women and newborn health-related research projects enabled by BC Perinatal Data Registry data from students, trainees, fellows and other researchers-in-training. Please email marsha.simons@cw.bc.ca for Zoom details. 1:00 – 1:05pm Opening remarks Dr. Lori Brotto, Executive Director, WHRI 1:05 – 1:10pm History of […]

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Congratulations to the Spring 2021 CIHR Grant Recipients!

Congratulations to the WHRI members who led and co-led the successful Spring CIHR Project, Priority Announcement, and Operating grants. CIHR PROJECT GRANTS Indispensable Amino Acid Requirements in Pregnancy and Lactation Principal Investigator: Rajavel Elango* Amount: $726,750 (5 yrs) Making an impact on rural health: Scaling-out and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of an evidence-based diabetes […]

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Dr. Patricia Janssen named a Changemaker of Public Health

Congratulations to Dr. Patricia Janssen, who was named as one of 50 changemakers by UW School of Public Health! “These 50 Changemakers of Public Health are leaders, trailblazers, educators, innovators, influencers and health equity heroes … who are addressing some of the most pressing population health issues of our time,” the school says. Dr. Janssen, who […]

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Indigenous Peoples Day

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day! At the WHRI, we operate on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples – specifically, the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Today and every day we are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with, work alongside, and learn from the Indigenous communities […]

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Announcing the launch of myPostCare

This week, myPostCare, a comprehensive web-based tool which provides support people after surgical abortion, is launching to the public. myPostCare was developed by researchers from Vitala Global with a user-centred approach, creating a tool where the voices of those who have experienced surgical abortions drove design. Today in Canada, more than 30% of women have […]

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UBC launches a Youth and Family Research Advisory Board

Your grant applications and research ideas are needed! Are you searching for youth or families with lived experience to collaborate on your mental health research? We are excited to share information about the Strategic Mental Health Research Youth and Family Research Advisory Panel, a new UBC initiative, whose goals strongly align with our commitment to […]

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