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Wellness Exchange, October 6th at 7 pm
Wellness Exchange: Cancer Prevention and Screening The WHRI is proud to host bi-annual public events, the @WomensResearch Wellness Exchange. These events directly support our strategic aim to Increase and Promote Research Translation, Implementation, and Communication to ensure that women’s health research is informed by women’s voices and flows back to women’s lives. This aim is guided […]
Pre-Announcement Funding Opportunity: National Women’s Health Research Initiative: Pan-Canadian Women’s Health Coalition
CIHR will launch a funding opportunity for a Pan-Canadian Women’s Health Coalition as the first step to implementing the National Women’s Health Research Initiative in October 2022. The Coalition will be composed of virtual hubs across Canada linked through a coordinating centre. The hubs and the coordinating centre will work together collectively to maximize the […]
Celebrate World Sexual Health Day with the WHRI
World Sexual Health Day is an awareness day managed by the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), a global advocacy organization committed to promoting best practices in sexual health. It is celebrated annually on September 4th and attempts to break down social and cultural taboos associated with sexuality and to promote positive sexual health around […]
Hopes, Dreams, and Nightmares: A mentorship and networking event for trainees engaged in health research
The WHRI will be hosting an IN-PERSON Mentorship & Networking event called “Hopes, Dreams, and Nightmares” on March 9th from 1:30pm – 3:30pm. This is an occasion for trainees to participate in small group discussions & networking opportunities with a diverse group of mentors. The event is being hosted as part of the 7th Annual Women’s Health Research Symposium. Trainees […]
Through Pregnancy and Beyond: Exploring perinatal health and wellness
Join us for a FREE virtual public event on March 10th at 5:30pm PST. This event will feature presentations on perinatal health and wellness from our exciting lineup of experts in the field, including Dr. Cindy Barha, Dr. Chelsea Elwood, Dr. Nichole Fairbrother, and Dr. Deborah Money. Zoom details will be delivered to all […]
Register now: Seventh Annual Women’s Health Research Symposium
From Cell to Society: Women’s Health Research to Address Shared Global Challenges When: Wednesday, March 9 | 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Where: In-person (Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre) + Virtual The theme of this year’s event will centre on catalyzing women’s health research to address shared global health challenges with an emphasis on the […]
Digital Health Week 2021: Register Now
We are excited to announce that the Women’s Health Research Institute is collaborating with the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) to host various activities for Digital Health Week between November 29 and December 3. Join us as we discuss the future of digital health research and implementation and celebrate innovation in women’s, newborn, and […]
Join us for the @WomensResearch Wellness Exchange
Join us for a FREE virtual public event on September 23rd at 5:00 pm PST. This event will feature presentations on user-centered digital support tools related to perinatal, reproductive, and miscarriage health care. Learn about a text-messaging prenatal education program; a digital decision aid for giving birth after a caesarean section; a new video and set […]
LIFE: RESTART. From Known to Unknown. The Past, The Present and The Future of Digital Health
The Women’s Health Research Institute is a proud community partner of the 2021 INTERFACE Summit X. Canada’s Top Digital Health Conference focused on the future of health through technology, innovation and social impact. This is a must-attend event for anyone interested in how digital technologies can help women’s health. Discover world-class speakers. Share world-changing ideas. […]