Dr. Gillian Hanley Invited to the Lancet Ovarian Cancer Commission
Congratulations to WHRI Scientific advisory board member Dr. Gillian Hanley on being invited to contribute to the Lancet Ovarian Cancer Commission!
Explore our menopause-related projects
The HER-BC report and Mapping Menopause project seek to understand and fill existing knowledge gaps around menopause.
Research and Innovation in Women’s Health
We are a network of researchers, trainees, and healthcare professionals working to improve health outcomes for women and gender-diverse people.
Become a Member
Gain access to a vast community of researchers making a difference in women’s health. It costs nothing to join.
Services for Researchers
Our members enjoy access to lab facilities, database building, knowledge translation support, networking, and more.
Join the WHRI Community
At WHRI, we support individuals involved in women’s health research by setting them up for success.
We aim to strengthen and expand the current network of women’s health researchers, both locally and internationally, by promoting and facilitating meaningful collaborations.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
- Research Support Infrastructure
- Research Services
- Networking and Mentorship Opportunities
- Knowledge Translation Support
- Education and Training
- Funding
Find a Researcher
The WHRI supports a community of over 500 investigators.
Search through our database to learn more about our members and their research. Connect with women’s health researchers at home and abroad.
Services for Researchers
We offer quality support across the spectrum of the research process, including access to laboratory facilities, database building, and assistance with protocol development.
Find out more about the services we offer our members.
WHRI News & Events
CIHR Fall 2025 Project and Priority Announcement Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the recipients of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) 2025 Fall Project and Priority Announcement grants! We are especially proud of our WHRI members, who are bolded in the recipient list.
Introducing the Sexual Health And genito-Pelvic pain knowledge Empowerment Hub
In recognition of Sexual Health Week (February 8–14), we are spotlighting the Sexual Health and Genito-Pelvic Pain Knowledge Empowerment Hub (SHAPE), a pan-Canadian initiative dedicated to addressing the barriers to evidence-based information and treatment for sexual dysfunction and and genito-pelvic pain are understood, researched, and treated in Canada.
February is Black History Month
February 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month as a formal observance in Canada.
Abortion Care After the First Trimester: A Hospital-Based Guide for Health Professionals
A new UBC Continuing Professional Development course offers up-to-date guidance for hospital-based care providers involved in late-term abortion care. This course was developed by Jill Doctoroff and Dr. Julie Thorne of the Canadian Abortion Hospital Network (CAHN) in collaboration with CART-GRAC.
In the Media: Dr. Glen Pyle Speaks on a New Women’s Health Strategy
Dr. Glen Pyle spoke with Stephen Quinn on Vancouver CBC Radio’s “The Early Edition” about the misunderstandings around women’s health.
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