Women's Health Research Institute
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The Women's Health Research Institute provides leadership, vision & support to a growing network of health researchers in BC. https://whri.org/
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At #CKF26, you’ll engage in hands-on sessions, collaborative roundtables, and practical conversations designed to strengthen the connection between research and policy, practice, and community impact.
Secure your spot: bit.ly/4rj011Z
Secure your spot: bit.ly/4rj011Z
June 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
At #CKF26, you’ll engage in hands-on sessions, collaborative roundtables, and practical conversations designed to strengthen the connection between research and policy, practice, and community impact.
Secure your spot: bit.ly/4rj011Z
Secure your spot: bit.ly/4rj011Z
WHRI and BC Women’s Hospital release BC’s first Menopause Research Agenda.
Developed through the Better Aging in BC: Mapping Menopause Research Priorities project, the report sets a pan-provincial research agenda to accelerate menopause research across BC: https://bit.ly/Mapping_Menopause
Developed through the Better Aging in BC: Mapping Menopause Research Priorities project, the report sets a pan-provincial research agenda to accelerate menopause research across BC: https://bit.ly/Mapping_Menopause
June 4, 2026 at 8:29 PM
WHRI and BC Women’s Hospital release BC’s first Menopause Research Agenda.
Developed through the Better Aging in BC: Mapping Menopause Research Priorities project, the report sets a pan-provincial research agenda to accelerate menopause research across BC: https://bit.ly/Mapping_Menopause
Developed through the Better Aging in BC: Mapping Menopause Research Priorities project, the report sets a pan-provincial research agenda to accelerate menopause research across BC: https://bit.ly/Mapping_Menopause
Calling all WHRI trainees and postdoctoral fellows! The WHRI Trainee Travel Grants are open for the Spring 2026 cycle.
Apply by May 29, 2026: https://whri.org/our-services/womens-health-research-institute-trainee-travel-grant-competition/
Apply by May 29, 2026: https://whri.org/our-services/womens-health-research-institute-trainee-travel-grant-competition/
May 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Calling all WHRI trainees and postdoctoral fellows! The WHRI Trainee Travel Grants are open for the Spring 2026 cycle.
Apply by May 29, 2026: https://whri.org/our-services/womens-health-research-institute-trainee-travel-grant-competition/
Apply by May 29, 2026: https://whri.org/our-services/womens-health-research-institute-trainee-travel-grant-competition/
In honour of #OvarianCancerDay, Dr. Gillian Hanley and Dr. Brittany Bingham share their collaborative work integrating culturally safe care into opportunistic salpingectomy.
May 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
In honour of #OvarianCancerDay, Dr. Gillian Hanley and Dr. Brittany Bingham share their collaborative work integrating culturally safe care into opportunistic salpingectomy.
Join WHRI & BCCHR for our upcoming C&W Research Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, May 20, from 12–1 pm, featuring Jeffrey Bone, who will present “Musings on statistical methods in clinical research.” Register now: https://bit.ly/4tOlpOs
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
May 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Join WHRI & BCCHR for our upcoming C&W Research Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, May 20, from 12–1 pm, featuring Jeffrey Bone, who will present “Musings on statistical methods in clinical research.” Register now: https://bit.ly/4tOlpOs
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
This #MentalHealthWeek we’re highlighting research-driven digital health tools that are improving access to care for women and gender-diverse people.
Dr Lori Brotto shares two evidence-based supports: postpartumcare.ca and esensehealth.com.
Watch the video to learn more. 🌟
Dr Lori Brotto shares two evidence-based supports: postpartumcare.ca and esensehealth.com.
Watch the video to learn more. 🌟
May 4, 2026 at 5:10 PM
This #MentalHealthWeek we’re highlighting research-driven digital health tools that are improving access to care for women and gender-diverse people.
Dr Lori Brotto shares two evidence-based supports: postpartumcare.ca and esensehealth.com.
Watch the video to learn more. 🌟
Dr Lori Brotto shares two evidence-based supports: postpartumcare.ca and esensehealth.com.
Watch the video to learn more. 🌟
This May marks important awareness days, offering an opportunity to spotlight the WHRI community working behind the scenes to advance women’s health research across BC. 💙
Follow our social channels as we feature the WHRI community improving health outcomes of women and gender-diverse people.
Follow our social channels as we feature the WHRI community improving health outcomes of women and gender-diverse people.
May 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
This May marks important awareness days, offering an opportunity to spotlight the WHRI community working behind the scenes to advance women’s health research across BC. 💙
Follow our social channels as we feature the WHRI community improving health outcomes of women and gender-diverse people.
Follow our social channels as we feature the WHRI community improving health outcomes of women and gender-diverse people.
Our upcoming BC Women’s Research Rounds will feature Dr. Allison Ezzat presenting on “Improving the implementation of injury prevention initiatives in girls sport reduce burden of knee osteoarthritis.”
When: Friday, May 15 | 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Location: Zoom
More details: https://bit.ly/3QxkSSh
When: Friday, May 15 | 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Location: Zoom
More details: https://bit.ly/3QxkSSh
May 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Our upcoming BC Women’s Research Rounds will feature Dr. Allison Ezzat presenting on “Improving the implementation of injury prevention initiatives in girls sport reduce burden of knee osteoarthritis.”
When: Friday, May 15 | 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Location: Zoom
More details: https://bit.ly/3QxkSSh
When: Friday, May 15 | 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Location: Zoom
More details: https://bit.ly/3QxkSSh
This #STIAwarenessMonth, we’re highlighting the newly released Syphilis in Pregnancy Toolkit for community and outreach Programs developed by the UBC Reproductive Infectious Diseases (RID) Program.
Syphilis in Pregnancy Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4e8nhN2
Syphilis in Pregnancy Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4e8nhN2
April 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
This #STIAwarenessMonth, we’re highlighting the newly released Syphilis in Pregnancy Toolkit for community and outreach Programs developed by the UBC Reproductive Infectious Diseases (RID) Program.
Syphilis in Pregnancy Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4e8nhN2
Syphilis in Pregnancy Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4e8nhN2
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Our early bird and student registration is still open!
Don't forget to join us for our reception night, which will create even more opportunities to connect and to celebrate RIC's 20th anniversary!
Register now: bit.ly/4rj011Z
Don't forget to join us for our reception night, which will create even more opportunities to connect and to celebrate RIC's 20th anniversary!
Register now: bit.ly/4rj011Z
March 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Our early bird and student registration is still open!
Don't forget to join us for our reception night, which will create even more opportunities to connect and to celebrate RIC's 20th anniversary!
Register now: bit.ly/4rj011Z
Don't forget to join us for our reception night, which will create even more opportunities to connect and to celebrate RIC's 20th anniversary!
Register now: bit.ly/4rj011Z
This is the final session of Sabina's Stats Series! Missed earlier sessions? Watch both on our YouTube channel before joining the final installment.
May 7 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PDT
Virtual via Zoom
When Trends Matter: Rethinking Before–After Analyses
Register now: https://bit.ly/4cvVV24
May 7 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PDT
Virtual via Zoom
When Trends Matter: Rethinking Before–After Analyses
Register now: https://bit.ly/4cvVV24
April 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM
This is the final session of Sabina's Stats Series! Missed earlier sessions? Watch both on our YouTube channel before joining the final installment.
May 7 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PDT
Virtual via Zoom
When Trends Matter: Rethinking Before–After Analyses
Register now: https://bit.ly/4cvVV24
May 7 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PDT
Virtual via Zoom
When Trends Matter: Rethinking Before–After Analyses
Register now: https://bit.ly/4cvVV24
Be part of the movement shaping the future of perinatal mental health and substance use care in British Columbia. Please mark your calendar for October 6–7, 2026.
Early bird registration opens May 11, and abstracts are due May 20 — secure your spot and submit your abstract: https://bit.ly/4ddD1ML
Early bird registration opens May 11, and abstracts are due May 20 — secure your spot and submit your abstract: https://bit.ly/4ddD1ML
April 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Be part of the movement shaping the future of perinatal mental health and substance use care in British Columbia. Please mark your calendar for October 6–7, 2026.
Early bird registration opens May 11, and abstracts are due May 20 — secure your spot and submit your abstract: https://bit.ly/4ddD1ML
Early bird registration opens May 11, and abstracts are due May 20 — secure your spot and submit your abstract: https://bit.ly/4ddD1ML
On March 24 & 25, WHRI leaders highlighted BC’s role in advancing women’s health research at the first-ever National Women’s Health Summit, hosted with @pwhrcanada.bsky.social.
A conversation with Danièle Henkel explored federal leadership in women’s health and Bill S-243.
https://bit.ly/4e0IoRj
A conversation with Danièle Henkel explored federal leadership in women’s health and Bill S-243.
https://bit.ly/4e0IoRj
April 26, 2026 at 4:01 PM
On March 24 & 25, WHRI leaders highlighted BC’s role in advancing women’s health research at the first-ever National Women’s Health Summit, hosted with @pwhrcanada.bsky.social.
A conversation with Danièle Henkel explored federal leadership in women’s health and Bill S-243.
https://bit.ly/4e0IoRj
A conversation with Danièle Henkel explored federal leadership in women’s health and Bill S-243.
https://bit.ly/4e0IoRj
Thanks to all who joined our Lunch & Learn on ethical AI at C&W!
Read Haley's recap & watch the session here: https://whri.org/exploring-ethical-ai-use-highlights-from-the-march-lunch-learn/
Read Haley's recap & watch the session here: https://whri.org/exploring-ethical-ai-use-highlights-from-the-march-lunch-learn/
April 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Thanks to all who joined our Lunch & Learn on ethical AI at C&W!
Read Haley's recap & watch the session here: https://whri.org/exploring-ethical-ai-use-highlights-from-the-march-lunch-learn/
Read Haley's recap & watch the session here: https://whri.org/exploring-ethical-ai-use-highlights-from-the-march-lunch-learn/
Sabina's Stats Series continues! Missed Session 1? Watch it on YouTube. Join Session 2 on April 23: Who Counts? Denominators, Bias, and Equity.
Register now: https://bit.ly/4cRkmak
#MedSky #WomensHealth #WomensResearch
Register now: https://bit.ly/4cRkmak
#MedSky #WomensHealth #WomensResearch
April 21, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Sabina's Stats Series continues! Missed Session 1? Watch it on YouTube. Join Session 2 on April 23: Who Counts? Denominators, Bias, and Equity.
Register now: https://bit.ly/4cRkmak
#MedSky #WomensHealth #WomensResearch
Register now: https://bit.ly/4cRkmak
#MedSky #WomensHealth #WomensResearch
Congratulations to Dr. Paul Yong on becoming full professor at UBC! 🎉
His research advances endometriosis care for 10% affected. 🎗️
#WomensResearch #FullProfessor #AcademicExcellence #Endometriosis #WHRICommunity
His research advances endometriosis care for 10% affected. 🎗️
#WomensResearch #FullProfessor #AcademicExcellence #Endometriosis #WHRICommunity
April 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Congratulations to Dr. Paul Yong on becoming full professor at UBC! 🎉
His research advances endometriosis care for 10% affected. 🎗️
#WomensResearch #FullProfessor #AcademicExcellence #Endometriosis #WHRICommunity
His research advances endometriosis care for 10% affected. 🎗️
#WomensResearch #FullProfessor #AcademicExcellence #Endometriosis #WHRICommunity
🌟BCW Research Manager Highlight – Carola Muñoz🌟
Carola leads Ambulatory Programs at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, advancing impactful women's health research. Learn more: https://primeresearchcentre.med.ubc.ca/
Carola leads Ambulatory Programs at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, advancing impactful women's health research. Learn more: https://primeresearchcentre.med.ubc.ca/
April 17, 2026 at 10:50 PM
🌟BCW Research Manager Highlight – Carola Muñoz🌟
Carola leads Ambulatory Programs at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, advancing impactful women's health research. Learn more: https://primeresearchcentre.med.ubc.ca/
Carola leads Ambulatory Programs at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, advancing impactful women's health research. Learn more: https://primeresearchcentre.med.ubc.ca/
Congratulations to WHRI members who received 2026 Ministry of Health Seed Grants. 🎉
This funding program is administered through UBC Health to help fund projects focused on addressing evolving health priorities across British Columbia.
Learn more: health.ubc.ca/news/march-0...
This funding program is administered through UBC Health to help fund projects focused on addressing evolving health priorities across British Columbia.
Learn more: health.ubc.ca/news/march-0...
April 8, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Congratulations to WHRI members who received 2026 Ministry of Health Seed Grants. 🎉
This funding program is administered through UBC Health to help fund projects focused on addressing evolving health priorities across British Columbia.
Learn more: health.ubc.ca/news/march-0...
This funding program is administered through UBC Health to help fund projects focused on addressing evolving health priorities across British Columbia.
Learn more: health.ubc.ca/news/march-0...
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Vancouver is March-ing towards success! 🥳
From coast-to-coast funding success to prestigious national awards, March was a standout month for the local science community.
Meet the researchers behind the breakthroughs, and check out our monthly award summary: https://bit.ly/47HjlPm
From coast-to-coast funding success to prestigious national awards, March was a standout month for the local science community.
Meet the researchers behind the breakthroughs, and check out our monthly award summary: https://bit.ly/47HjlPm
April 7, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Vancouver is March-ing towards success! 🥳
From coast-to-coast funding success to prestigious national awards, March was a standout month for the local science community.
Meet the researchers behind the breakthroughs, and check out our monthly award summary: https://bit.ly/47HjlPm
From coast-to-coast funding success to prestigious national awards, March was a standout month for the local science community.
Meet the researchers behind the breakthroughs, and check out our monthly award summary: https://bit.ly/47HjlPm
This Women’s Health Research Month, we celebrated 20 years as an institute dedicated to advancing women’s health research and closing critical knowledge gaps for women and gender-diverse people across British Columbia.
Watch this video and explore whri.org for all #WHRM highlights.
Watch this video and explore whri.org for all #WHRM highlights.
March 30, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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I am giving a free webinar on menopause hormone therapy, sponsored by BC Women's Hospital, on Tuesday, March 31. Hope you can join me! zoom.us/webinar/regi...
March 28, 2026 at 9:55 PM
I am giving a free webinar on menopause hormone therapy, sponsored by BC Women's Hospital, on Tuesday, March 31. Hope you can join me! zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Misinformation a barrier to women’s health: experts www.timescolonist.com/local-news/m...
"...rampant misinformation online about side effects of contraception."
@drjengunter.bsky.social: "... #misinformation is 'becoming a health crisis unto itself.'"
"...rampant misinformation online about side effects of contraception."
@drjengunter.bsky.social: "... #misinformation is 'becoming a health crisis unto itself.'"
Misinformation a barrier to women’s health: experts
Incredible work from researchers can be “derailed” by misinformation online, says Dr. Jennifer Gunter.
www.timescolonist.com
March 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Misinformation a barrier to women’s health: experts www.timescolonist.com/local-news/m...
"...rampant misinformation online about side effects of contraception."
@drjengunter.bsky.social: "... #misinformation is 'becoming a health crisis unto itself.'"
"...rampant misinformation online about side effects of contraception."
@drjengunter.bsky.social: "... #misinformation is 'becoming a health crisis unto itself.'"
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Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. This #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth, explore helpful resources from @womensresearch.bsky.social to learn more & support individuals living with the condition: buff.ly/t5EXQxh @gynecancerinitiative.ca
Endometriosis Awareness Month Bundle – Women's Health Research Institute
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a global campaign dedicated to increasing awareness of endometriosis and improving the health care outcomes of women and gender-diverse people. This month, we…
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March 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. This #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth, explore helpful resources from @womensresearch.bsky.social to learn more & support individuals living with the condition: buff.ly/t5EXQxh @gynecancerinitiative.ca
Don't miss the 8th Annual Global Health Conference on April 9, 2026! Join in person or virtually at BC Children's Hospital to explore innovation, technology, and data in global health.
Register and submit your 2-minute pre-recorded video by March 25: event.fourwaves.com/ghc26/pages
Register and submit your 2-minute pre-recorded video by March 25: event.fourwaves.com/ghc26/pages
Global Health Conference 2026
Join Global Health Conference 2026, April 9, 2026. Learn more on Fourwaves.
event.fourwaves.com
March 20, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Don't miss the 8th Annual Global Health Conference on April 9, 2026! Join in person or virtually at BC Children's Hospital to explore innovation, technology, and data in global health.
Register and submit your 2-minute pre-recorded video by March 25: event.fourwaves.com/ghc26/pages
Register and submit your 2-minute pre-recorded video by March 25: event.fourwaves.com/ghc26/pages
On March 6, we celebrated our 20th anniversary with our 11th annual Women’s Health Research Symposium.
The theme sparked conversation on WHRI’s strategic goal [#1]: From Cell to Society, and the importance of creating stronger ties between basic science and women’s health research: bit.ly/41dcnO4
The theme sparked conversation on WHRI’s strategic goal [#1]: From Cell to Society, and the importance of creating stronger ties between basic science and women’s health research: bit.ly/41dcnO4
March 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
On March 6, we celebrated our 20th anniversary with our 11th annual Women’s Health Research Symposium.
The theme sparked conversation on WHRI’s strategic goal [#1]: From Cell to Society, and the importance of creating stronger ties between basic science and women’s health research: bit.ly/41dcnO4
The theme sparked conversation on WHRI’s strategic goal [#1]: From Cell to Society, and the importance of creating stronger ties between basic science and women’s health research: bit.ly/41dcnO4