Advances in Screening and Prevention in Reproductive Cancers (ASPIRE)

ASPIRE is a women’s health initiative using innovative models and technologies to improve access to reproductive health in low income settings.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Gina Ogilvie

WelTelOAKTREE: Text Messaging to Support Patients with HIV/AIDS in British Columbia

WelTelOAKTREE looks at the effectiveness of mHealth for improving anti-retroviral therapy adherence.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Melanie Murray

Prospective study of an interdisciplinary pelvic pain & endometriosis clinic (Etiology of dyspareunia in endometriosis)

The purpose of this study is to prospectively collect data from patients at the Centre for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis clinic to investigate long-term patient outcomes, and the etiology and treatment of chronic pelvic pain.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Paul Yong

Endometriosis – Determinants of Oncogenesis (ENDO-ONC) Full Scale Study

The aim of this study is to determine whether there are unique genetic changes in endometriosis that may play a role in malignant transformation to ovarian cancer or in the symptoms of pelvic pain and infertility.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Paul Yong

Does a Women’s Heart Center Change Clinical Outcomes?

It is not yet known whether specialized care centers like the Women’s Heart Center improves outcomes in women compared to usual care. Through this study we hope to better understand how gender specific care can impact the outcome for woman with a range of different cardiac conditions.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Tara Sedlak

Mitochondrial and Telomere Studies in a Prospective Cohort AND Measuring Mitochondrial Aging, Application to HIV Infection and Therapy AND Cellular Aging and HIV Comorbidities in Women and Children

Principal Investigator: Dr. Helene Cote Primary Contact: Evelyn Maan, Research Program Manager, 604-875-2000 ext. 2463, emaan@cw.bc.ca About the study: CARMA-2-CORE is studying the effects of HIV and anti-HIV medications on cellular aging among children and adults living with, or exposed to HIV. As people with HIV are living longer, there is increasing evidence that HIV may cause a […]

Determining Dietary Phenylalanine Requirements during Different Stages of Gestation in Healthy Pregnant Women

PHENYLALANINE-REQ-PREGNANCY is trying to determine the amount of dietary phenylalanine required by women during pregnancy to ensure healthy development of their baby.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Rajavel Elango

Impact of Timing of Surgical Management After Detection of Early Pregnancy Loss on Women’s Emotional Health study

This study will explore how the timing of having a dilatation and curettage (D&C) procedure for a miscarriage impacts a women’s emotional well-being.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Stephanie Fisher

Immunization of Women with Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids Combined with Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) During the Mid Third Trimester of Pregnancy: An Evaluation of the Potential for Immunological Protection for the Neonate

The purpose of this study is to see if the pertussis (also known as “whooping cough”) vaccine antibodies (protection) are transferred from mother to baby through the placenta and breast milk in high enough levels to provide protection to the newborn baby if the mother receives the pertussis vaccine during the mid third trimester of pregnancy. 

Principal Investigator: Dr. Scott Halperin (Global PI), Dr. Deborah Money (Local PI).