WHRI’s Commitment to Advancing Reconciliation At the Women’s Health Research Institute, we recognize that advancing reconciliation requires meaningful action and sustained accountability. As part of our commitment, Strategic Goal #4 in our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan is to “advance Indigenous women’s health as a research priority across the province“. We are dedicated to working in partnership […]
Statistical Resources If you or your team are interested in Statistical supports offered by the WHRI, please reach out to sabina.dobrer@cw.bc.ca. Want to become a master in all things statistics and quantitative research? Explore our Sabina’s Stats Series where Senior Statistician, Sabina Dobrer covers fundamentals of statistics to unpacking linear and logistical regressions. Guidance and Tools […]
Supporting your qualitative research journey: resources, services, and learning opportunities There is growing curiosity and use of qualitative research methodologies and methods in health research. Whether you’re considering going mixed methods, or fully qualitative, we can orient your efforts! If you or your team are interested in qualitative research and in the supports offered by […]
Grant Writing Learning Corner Writing grants can be a challenging – not only is the writing style different than other areas of academia, but it is also a competition with other qualified researchers. Knowing the basics of grant writing can help to write clearly and stand out. Funding Home Funding Opportunities Grant Development Support Grant […]
Plain + Inclusive Language At the WHRI, we strive to be equitable and inclusive in how we collaborate, in what we prioritize, and in all that we do. In line with these values, we strive to ensure that our communication – and the communications activities we support – use language that is accessible, inclusive, and accurate. […]
Knowledge Translation Knowledge Translation, also known as Knowledge Mobilization, is an umbrella term used to describe activities that intentionally facilitate uptake and use of research outputs. The practice of KT should be paired with, integrated Knowledge Translation, Patient Oriented Research, Intersectionality, Trauma and Resiliency Informed Research Practice, and grounded in health equity. For consultations related […]
Social Media & Communication Resources We actively support scientific communication and knowledge translation through our website, events, social media, and liaising with researchers and institutional media relations offices. Whether you are just starting to think about a social media account, or you have a significant following, the resources below can be useful to navigating the […]
The Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) is dedicated to promoting good science that informs policies, programs and practices in ways that are responsive to people’s experiences. Good science necessitates taking good care — of ourselves and each other. Anti-oppressive approaches to engagement and collaboration enable both. Anti-oppressive praxis was established within Social Work in […]
General Resources Regulatory Approval Resources Any clinical or behavioural research study that involves human participants requires ethics review and approval to ensure that the research meets federal ethical requirements and protects the welfare of study participants. Research ethics review is a process of initial and ongoing review and monitoring of research involving human participants. The […]