For more than forty years, Dr. Jerilynn Prior has been a passionate advocate for the importance of knowledge translation (KT). Although her methods have changed over time – especially since she founded the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR) – what remains at the core of her work is a belief that women have the right to understand their own health.
Written by: Frannie Mackenzie I had the pleasure of attending an event titled “Unexpected Gender” hosted by the Collective for Gender+ in Research out of
Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Munro, recipient of a 2019 Women’s Health Research Institute Catalyst Grant! We spoke to Dr. Munro and Kate Wahl, a PhD student involved in the project, to learn more about how their team intends to tap into the power of storytelling to communicate research evidence to policy makers.
Are you interested or engaged in Patient-Oriented Research?
We are thrilled to announce that WHRI Members are invited to register for our first “Practical Patient-Oriented Research” workshop, co-facilitated by Lynne Feehan, PhD, Knowledge Translation Lead and Larry Mroz, PhD, Research Services Lead at the BC SUPPORT Unit. They work together supporting researchers to build their knowledge, skills, and confidence in engaging patients as partners in patient-oriented research.
Why diversify women’s health research?
In November 2019, the WHRI released its new Strategic Plan. The new plan prioritizes equity and inclusivity, and shares our commitment to respect, work alongside, collaborate with, and support the health of women across the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum. The plan also announced our new core values, among which are equity, diversity, and inclusivity.
In honour of Heart Month, we spoke to Dr. Tara Sedlak, one of Canada’s only women’s heart health cardiologists, about her research and what women should know about their heart health.