The WHRI recognizes that digital health has the potential to significantly improve access and quality of health care for patients and their families. We aim to catalyze new innovative research and support projects which use digital tools to improve health of women, other marginalized genders, and newborns. We are committed to supporting our researchers working on patient-centred and needs-driven solutions and facilitating collaboration between researchers, industry, and other stakeholders.
Partner with us and let’s innovate together.
Below is a brief overview about conducting digital health research, to help you get started. It provides an introduction about digital health research methods, user-centred design, and resources for vendor selection, intellectual property management, and privacy and security.
Learn more: WHRI Digital Health Research Resource Quick Guide
We can support your digital health project at any stage of development – from initial concept development to supporting implementation. Click the link below to learn more about WHRI’s digital health services and how to get in contact with our Digital Health Research Manager.
Learn more: Digital Health Support at the WHRI
Below is a concise overview of the Digital Health Survey from 2023 and 2021.
Learn more: Summary of the Digital Health Survey
In collaboration with the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, the WHRI is hosting a joint digital health research and implementation learning series, to support members leveraging innovation to improve health and health care. Check out upcoming sessions and archived videos from past events.
Learn more: Digital Health Learning Corner
The 2024 CW DHR Accelerator Grant (a total of $450,000) is intended to support digital health innovations that will benefit women, children and families. This funding opportunity aims to accelerate digital health solutions towards clinical or community implementation by supporting researchers to develop prototype solutions, test feasibility in the operational context, assemble the required partnerships and teams, develop clinical and/or operational evidence, and create a plan for sustainment and scale-up.
Learn more: Important dates and Proposals
Join us for a dynamic Industry Partner Panel discussion featuring top CEOs and COOs from leading health tech companies in Canada! Discover how these industry
you interested in gaining insights into digital health innovations for maternal and newborn care? Join us on Thursday, September 26th, 2024, from 12:00 pm to
We are excited to announce a new data linkage available with the BC Perinatal Data Registry (BCPDR). As of June, we can now link BCPDR
We need your input to help shape the creation of a new digital health research and services hub. This hub will be focused on women’s and neonatal health and will aim to support clinicians, researchers, and decisions makers who are leveraging technologies in order to enhance research and health service delivery for these populations.
Please complete this survey which will help the strategic planning team to:
If you have any further questions please contact Ciana Maher, Research Program Manager, Digital Health, Women’s Health Research Institute
E-mail: ciana.maher@cw.bc.ca