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Announcing our new Strategic Plan
Today the Women’s Health Research Institute is excited to announce the launch of a new five-year Strategic Plan.
Taking Action for Change: Meet Dr. Paula Gordon
Dr. Paula Gordon is no stranger to advocating for women’s health.
#TBT: An evening with Dr. Jen Gunter
On September 23rd the WHRI co-hosted an event with BC Women’s Health Foundation, welcoming Dr. Jen Gunter for a fireside chat with Dr. Lori Brotto.
Q&A with Shirley Weir, Founder of MenopauseChicks.com
On World Menopause Day, we’re chatting with Shirley Weir, Founder of MenopauseChicks.com, WHRI community partner, and fierce women’s health advocate.
MenopauseandU | World Menopause Day
October 18th is World Menopause Day, a day to raise awareness and spark a larger conversation about support, research, and treatment in the area of menopausal health.
World Mental Health Day Research Spotlight with Dr. Nichole Fairbrother
In honour of World Mental Health Day 2019 we interviewed Dr. Nichole Fairbrother about what fuels her research and how we can make a difference for women in the postpartum period. What is your background? I am a Clinical Associate Professor with the UBC Department of Psychiatry and the Island Medical Program. I received my […]
BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute announces the recipients of the 2019 Outstanding Achievement Awards
Congratulations to the recipients, which included students from several WHRI-affiliated research teams.
What should you know about breast density? | Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Learn about breast density and why it’s important to your overall breast health in this article by Dr. Paula Gordon.
Study Update: TMIST | Breast Cancer Awareness Month
TOMOSYNTHESIS MAMMOGRAPHIC IMAGING SCREENING TRIAL (TMIST – EA1151) Comparison of Tomosynthesis to Digital Mammography in Breast Cancer Screening Approximately 1 in 9 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Detecting breast cancer early is important for improving outcomes. The usual approach to breast cancer screening is to have a mammogram every one or two […]