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WHRI Represented in CIHR Partnering for Impact – Catalyst Grants
Congratulations to the recipients of the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) 2026 Partnering for Impact catalyst grants, and Health System Impact Fellows!
WHRI Researchers Quantify Benefit of Universal Contraceptive Coverage
Dr. Elizabeth Nethery and Dr. Laura Schummers published a paper in JAMA Health Forum looking at the economic benefit of BC’s Universal Contraceptive Coverage plan.
Congratulations to Dr. Gillian Hanley, WHRI’s New Executive Director
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gillian Hanley to the position of Executive Director, WHRI (PHSA), and Director, WHRI (UBC Faculty of Medicine).
UBC Transforming Health Symposium: Convening Health Innovators
On April 8th and 9th, the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Medicine held their second annual Transforming Health Symposium.
WHRI Leads from the West at Women’s Health Collective Canada Symposium
On March 24th and 25th, WHRI staff and members attended the first annual National Women’s Health Summit. The event brought together researchers, leaders, and allies to discuss the most pressing issues in women’s health today.
WHRI Trainees Awarded ImpactBC Scholarships in Health Care R&D
Congratulations to Jenine Hira and Zeba Khan who were both awarded ImpactBC Scholarships in Health Care Research and Development from UBC.
Exploring Ethical AI Use: Highlights from the March Lunch & Learn
Learn the key takeaways from Digital Health Research Manager, Haley Foladare March C&W Research Lunch & Learn session on “Using AI at C&W: Guidance for Ethical and Value‑Aligned Practice”
Healthy Aging Among Trans People Using Hormone Therapy: Setting the Research Agenda
A team of UBC researchers, led by Dr. Devon Grayson and Dr. A.J. Lowik, is setting the research agenda to enable healthy aging for trans and gender-diverse people using Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy.
Dr. Paul Yong Awarded Genome Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) Grant
Congratulations to Dr. Paul Yong and co-PI Dr. David Huntsman, whose project, Identification and Validation of Antibody Therapeutic Targets for Development in Endometriosis, received funding through Genome Canada.