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

Impact of Timing of Surgical Management After Detection of Early Pregnancy Loss on Women’s Emotional Health study

This study will explore how the timing of having a dilatation and curettage (D&C) procedure for a miscarriage impacts a women’s emotional well-being.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Stephanie Fisher

Immunization of Women with Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids Combined with Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) During the Mid Third Trimester of Pregnancy: An Evaluation of the Potential for Immunological Protection for the Neonate

The purpose of this study is to see if the pertussis (also known as “whooping cough”) vaccine antibodies (protection) are transferred from mother to baby through the placenta and breast milk in high enough levels to provide protection to the newborn baby if the mother receives the pertussis vaccine during the mid third trimester of pregnancy. 

Principal Investigator: Dr. Scott Halperin (Global PI), Dr. Deborah Money (Local PI).

A Pilot Study to Determine the Optimal Finger for Hypertension and Preeclampsia Assessment Using Pulse Oximeter Collection

Principal Investigator: Dr. Kenneth I. Lim Primary Contact: Dr. Mohamed Elgendi, Mining for Miracles Postdoctoral Fellow, 604-875-2723 Email: mohamed.elgendi@cw.bc.ca About the study: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy such as preeclampsia increase the risk of life-ending and life-altering complications for both the mother and her unborn baby. Oxygen levels in pregnant women are measured using a non-invasive […]

The Impact of Prenatal Screening for Fetal Aneuploidy on Maternal-Infant Bonding – (Pre-MIB) Study

Principal Investigator: Catriona Hippman Primary Contact: Nicole Prestley, Research Manager, 604-875-2424 ext 4956, Nicole.Prestley@cw.bc.ca About the study: The purpose of this study is to assess how the option to have prenatal genetic screening for chromosome abnormalities can impact maternal-infant bonding during pregnancy. Chromosome abnormalities take place when an abnormal number of chromosomes are within a cell, […]

Tomosynthesis Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (TMIST)

The TMIST study will help determine whether tomosynthesis results in fewer false-positive findings (reduced recall rate) than traditional 2D mammography.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Paula Gordon