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
Written by Candice Taguibao, WHRI’s Digital Health Research Manager Our health system is continuing full steam ahead toward digital transformation, but who is being left
This year the Women’s Health Research Institute and the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute partnered to host a series of events celebrating digital health innovation
Written by Candice Taguibao, WHRI’s Digital Health Research Manager Although digital tools have the potential to make care more accessible and convenient for many, there
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