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Research spotlight: The Hummingbird Project
“Stillbirth is a traumatic grief.” Amanda Martin, Project Coordinator for the Hummingbird Project and bereaved parent, shares that this sentiment took years to internalize: women and families who experience a stillbirth have experienced a trauma. Despite the major impact stillbirth has on women and families, it is an area that faces strong stigma, and is […]
Meet Dr. Brigid Dineley, Clinical Assistant Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
This World Contraception Day we’re putting the spotlight on Dr. Dineley, whose research focuses on improving contraceptive counselling practices for patients with complex medical needs.
Reflections on Gender Equality Week | Gender Equality Week 2019
By Dorothy Shaw, OC, MBChB, FRCSC
Taking Action for Change: Dr. Deborah Money receives the IDSOG Lifetime Achievement Award
This August, Dr. Deborah Money was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Infectious Diseases Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (IDSOG). This award highlights a career spent changing the landscape of women’s reproductive health research both in Canada and the United States, and her determination to better the lives of women not just here in North America, but around the globe.
Sex-based analysis and CIHR: The devil is in the details
By Dr. Arianne Albert, Senior Biostatistician
HPV Vaccinations | Gender Equality Week 2019
By Laurie Smith, Research Program Manager – HPV FOCAL & HPV Related Diseases
WHRI celebrates Gender Equality Week 2019
Last year the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, introduced Gender Equality Week “to celebrate the legacy of our progress while reflecting on the necessary work that remains to ensure all Canadians can reach their full potential, regardless of gender.” Her sentiment is guiding our conversations this week, as we reflect on work […]
World Alzheimer’s Day: The Importance of Studying Sex Differences
By Paula Duarte-Guterman and Liisa Galea
MSFHR announces C2, Reach and Innovation to Commercialization awards
Congratulations to the recipients, which included 9 members of the WHRI!