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The Third Annual Women's Health Research Symposium
The Women’s Health Research Institute held the Third Annual Women’s Research Symposium on May 9th, 2018 at the University of British Columbia’s Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre. The event welcomed over 180 attendees, comprised of members of the women’s health research community and its other stakeholders, to discuss current issues and research at the forefront of women’s health and wellbeing in the province.
Couldn't attend this year's symposium?
Read our recap of the day here!
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Presenting the BC Women's Health Research Agenda
On May 9th, 2018 the Women’s Health Research Institute presented the BC Women’s Health Research Agenda at the Third Annual Women’s Health Research Symposium.
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Dr. Courtney Howard’s advice for fighting climate change with health research
Dr. Courtney Howard – an Emergency Room Physician in Yellowknife, NT and primary author on the Lancet Countdown 2017 Report: Briefing for Canadian Policymakers – joined the Women’s Health Institute to present at the Third Annual Women’s Health Research Symposium on May 9th, 2018. Her talk, Climate change and women’s health in the North, and breakout session on climate change were focused on opportunities to improve women’s health outcomes while fighting climate change.
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Congratulations to Dr. Joy Johnson!
WHRI is excited to announce that on May 9th, 2018 the second annual Career Contribution to Women’s Health Research Award was awarded to Dr. Joy Johnson, SFU Vice President, Research.
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Dr. Denise Pugash is the 2018 recipient of the Health Professional-Investigator in Women's Health Research Award!
The Women’s Health Research Institute is delighted to announce that Dr. Denise Pugash has been named the 2018 recipient of the Health Professional Investigator in Women’s Health Research Award.
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2018 Women's Health Research Catalyst Grants
The second annual Women's Health Research Catalyst Grant competition is now open.
More information here.
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Her Health Dialogue: Giving Voice to Women's Silent Health Issues
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) is hosting a free public event featuring Drs. Marette Lee, Paul Yong, and Lori Brotto.
When: June 25th, 2018 at 5pm
Where: VIFF Vancity Theatre
More information here.
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Parental Brain 2018: Biological and Behavioural Perspectives in Parental Health
What: International meeting of experts in the study of parenting, the parental brain and broad issues of parental physical and psychological health. Symposia, keynote lectures, panel discussions and trainee poster presentations.
When: July 13 – 14, 2018
Where: Pier 4 & 5, Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Toronto, Canada
More information here.
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