Dr. Lori Brotto featured in CBC news article

Dr. Lori Brotto was featured in an article by CBC news for her presentation at the recent Sexual Health 2017 Conference. Dr. Brotto spoke about the key research findings in sexuality over the last year and offered doctors skills for treating and talking about sexual health issues with their patients.  

Vaginal Microbiome Group Initiative

Principal Investigator: Dr. Deborah Money Primary Contact: Zahra Pakzad, Research Coordinator, 604-875-2424 ext. 6379, zahra.pakzad@cw.bc.ca About the study: The VOGUE study team is comprised of a diverse group of scientists and clinicians from across Canada who are using genomic methods to study the microbial ecosystem (microbiome) of the vagina in varying states of health and disease. The VOGUE […]

Advances in Screening and Prevention in Reproductive Cancers (ASPIRE)

ASPIRE is a women’s health initiative using innovative models and technologies to improve access to reproductive health in low income settings.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Gina Ogilvie

WelTelOAKTREE: Text Messaging to Support Patients with HIV/AIDS in British Columbia

WelTelOAKTREE looks at the effectiveness of mHealth for improving anti-retroviral therapy adherence.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Melanie Murray

Prospective study of an interdisciplinary pelvic pain & endometriosis clinic (Etiology of dyspareunia in endometriosis)

The purpose of this study is to prospectively collect data from patients at the Centre for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis clinic to investigate long-term patient outcomes, and the etiology and treatment of chronic pelvic pain.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Paul Yong

Endometriosis – Determinants of Oncogenesis (ENDO-ONC) Full Scale Study

The aim of this study is to determine whether there are unique genetic changes in endometriosis that may play a role in malignant transformation to ovarian cancer or in the symptoms of pelvic pain and infertility.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Paul Yong

Does a Women’s Heart Center Change Clinical Outcomes?

It is not yet known whether specialized care centers like the Women’s Heart Center improves outcomes in women compared to usual care. Through this study we hope to better understand how gender specific care can impact the outcome for woman with a range of different cardiac conditions.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Tara Sedlak

Mitochondrial and Telomere Studies in a Prospective Cohort AND Measuring Mitochondrial Aging, Application to HIV Infection and Therapy AND Cellular Aging and HIV Comorbidities in Women and Children

Principal Investigator: Dr. Helene Cote Primary Contact: Evelyn Maan, Research Program Manager, 604-875-2000 ext. 2463, emaan@cw.bc.ca About the study: CARMA-2-CORE is studying the effects of HIV and anti-HIV medications on cellular aging among children and adults living with, or exposed to HIV. As people with HIV are living longer, there is increasing evidence that HIV may cause a […]

Determining Dietary Phenylalanine Requirements during Different Stages of Gestation in Healthy Pregnant Women

PHENYLALANINE-REQ-PREGNANCY is trying to determine the amount of dietary phenylalanine required by women during pregnancy to ensure healthy development of their baby.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Rajavel Elango