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Eighth Annual Women’s Health Research Symposium Recap
On March 8th, the Women’s Health Research Institute hosted its Eighth Annual Women’s Health Research Symposium in partnership with BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS). This year’s theme was “Advancing Women’s Mental Health Through Research,” and it brought together health professionals, researchers, community partners, and experts to discuss the importance of equitable, compassionate, […]
Dr. Gina Ogilvie on access to cervical cancer screening in the news
The study, in partnership with the BC Centre for Disease Control, shows that BC’s HPV immunization program has cut pre-cancer rates in half for women.
International Women’s Day 2023
International Women’s Day 2023 Happy International Women’s Day! March 8th is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of self-identifying women worldwide. Imagine a world with gender parity; a world where everyone is valued and celebrated. The focus of this year’s IWD campaign is to bring attention to the importance of […]
CIHR Project Grants Fall 2022 Results
Congratulations to the recipients of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Fall 2022 Project, Patient-Oriented Research, and Planning and Dissemination Grants! CIHR PROJECT GRANTS *WHRI member **BCCHRI/WHRI member Deconvoluting Prognostic and Targetable Features of Endometrioid Ovarian Carcinomas of No Specific Molecular Profile PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S) Anglesio, Michael Carey, Mark * Koebel, Martin Talhouk, Aline * AMOUNT: […]
Register now for the @WomensResearch Wellness Exchange
Join us for a free public event featuring presentations on mental health, pain, and citizen science! The event will take place March 9th at 7:00pm PST and will be held virtually via Zoom and streamed live on our Facebook page. Moderated by Shirley Weir, our exciting lineup features Allison Hoens, Dr. Heather Palis, Dr. Linda […]
Meet PWHR: An interview with Dr. Tamil Kendall
Did you know the Women’s Health Research Institute is part of a national partnership for women’s health research? We sat down with Dr. Tamil Kendall, Director of PWHR, to learn more about the partnership, its goals, and how they support research from coast to coast. Dr. Tamil Kendall What is PWHR? The Partnership for Women’s Health […]
Lead with Us – Assistant Director, WHRI
Supporting the next generation of women’s health scholars is a commitment of the WHRI. It guides the work towards our Strategic Priorities through the Strategic Framework for Trainees and Mentorship. We are looking for an Assistant Director to lead key activities related to supporting trainees through our mentorship events, award programs, and catalyzing new opportunities. This position can […]
Steps forward in women’s health
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. Both the BC Women’s Health Foundation (BCWHF) and Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) would like to collectively honour this month by highlighting the contributions of Black women to health and healthcare. Black History Month is very much about joy, resilience, and engagement. Since the mid-19th century, Black communities have been […]
WHRI-funded Summer 2022 Student Research Projects (SSRP)
What is the Summer Student Research Program? The Faculty of Medicine Summer Student Research Program (FoM SSRP) provides medical and non-medical undergraduate students registered at UBC with an opportunity to explore their interest in health research by undertaking a summer project supervised by a Faculty of Medicine researcher. The Women’s Health Research Institute is delighted […]