Dr Margie Davenport, researcher at @wchriuofa.bsky.social. studies how the effects of exercise during pregnancy. At our upcoming event on September 22 at 9 am PT, she will discuss her career and offer advice for the next generation. Sign up at bit.ly/4cCZeEg

Introducing Dr Paul Yong, gynecologist and researcher at the @womensresearch.bsky.social at UBC. At our upcoming event, Finding Your Place in Women's Health Research, on September 22 at 9 am PT, Dr Yong will discuss his career and offer advice. Sign up at www.eventbrite.ca/e/1991415056...

Thinking about a career in #WomensHealthResearch? Join the 2026 PWHR Mid-Career Excellence in Women’s Health Research Award winners as they share their career journeys and advice on Sept 22. Register at bit.ly/4xjNhvl Submit questions at forms.gle/MBqh2L2ovYa3...

WCHRI members are doing amazing things and I can honestly say WCHRI fosters one of the best environments to do perinatal research in the world. Check out what they did this year!

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Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. Through continual innovation, WCHRI researchers are illuminating the path toward a healthier future for women and children. We are lighting the way! Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report: ar.wchri.org/ #WCHRIAR2025

The University of Alberta-based Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI), Canada’s only research institute dedicated to investigating women’s, children’s, and perinatal health, has received a gift of $93.5 million. #yeg #ab

$93.5M gift to the University of Alberta will fund research into health care for women, kids

The University of Alberta-based Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI), Canada’s only research institute dedicated to investigating women’s, children’s, and perinatal health, has received a gift of $93.5 million.

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Our director, Dr. Tamil Kendall, is passionate about ensuring that everyone feels supposed during their perimenopause and menopause experience. Using the findings from our Can-RISE study, she aims to make this the new reality in Canada. Take the survey here: pwhr.org/can-rise

We are still looking to hear about Canadian's perimenopause and menopause experiences! Dr. Justine Dol, one of the researchers leading this work, shares why we want to hear from you. Take the survey here: redcap.link/a1rar9aq #menopause #perimenopause #menopauseresearch #womenshealth

PWHR's Can-RISE study is trying to improve menopause care for people across Canada. Hear from Dr. Lori Brotto about why this study matters and how you can get involved. Share your voice today by clicking here: redcap.link/a1rar9aq #menopause #perimenopause #womenshealth #canadianresearch

Indétectable = Intransmissible. Pas « presque jamais ». Pas « avec un faible risque ». Zéro transmission du VIH. Lis-en plus ici : scienceupfirst.com/sante-sexuel... Sources : tinyurl.com/SUFUequalU Collab entre @lasciencedabord.bsky.social et @pwhrcanada.bsky.social #LaSciencedAbord

Undetectable = Untransmittable Not “almost never”. Not “with a small risk”. Zero transmission of HIV. Read more: scienceupfirst.com/sexual-healt... Sources : tinyurl.com/SUFUequalU This has been a collaboration between @scienceupfirst.bsky.social and @pwhrcanada.bsky.social #ScienceUpFirst

We are excited to release our 2025-2026 impact report! This year we strengthened partnerships across Canada to advance women's health research, advocate for greater investment in the field, and amplify the work of researchers. Read it here: pwhr.org/resources/#r...

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

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

Emergency contraception myths, busted 👀 No, it does not affect future fertility. No, Plan B is not the only option. And no, it does not only work the “morning after.” Learn more in our latest post 👇 scienceupfirst.com/sexual-healt... This post was made in collaboration with #PWHRCanada

Menopause affects millions of Canadians but too many experiences go unheard. Help us change that. For more information or to participate, visit pwhr.org/can-rise #menopause #menopauseresearch #perimenopause #perimenopauseresearch #womenshealth #healthresearch

PCOS is getting a new name: PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome). Why? Because despite the name, PCOS never involved ovarian cysts 😱 (Say what?!) The new name better reflects the wide-ranging effects of the conditions on hormonal and metabolic health. 1/2 🧵

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/

How are perimenopause and menopause affecting daily life in Canada? Take our 20-30 minute online survey to share your experience. For more information or to participate, visit pwhr.org/can-rise #womenshealth #perimenopause #menopause #healthresearch #healthequity

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

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

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

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

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

When unsupported health claims spread, they can quickly have real impacts on people’s health. A recent example involving Tylenol and autism shows how fast that can happen. Read more to learn what the evidence actually says. 👇 scienceupfirst.com/misinformati... #ScienceUpFirst

Decades of research show that medication abortion with mifepristone + misoprostol is safe, with serious complications occurring in fewer than 0.4% of patients. So why are people questioning it? People are using a flawed report to spread misleading claims. 👇 scienceupfirst.com/sexual-healt...

You’re browsing social media and you see some claims about “balancing out your hormones.” You wonder. Unfortunately, many hormone fixes promoted online – like supplements, herbs, or specific diets – are not backed by strong evidence. 👇 scienceupfirst.com/lifestyle-be... 1/2 🧵

Accessing menopause care is already challenging enough. Unfortunately, this can also be an opportunity for companies to market at-home tests that do not paint a full or accurate picture.👇 scienceupfirst.com/womens-healt... This post was made in collaboration with @pwhrcanada #ScienceUpFirst

Menopause can affect your sex life but you’re not alone and you’re not stuck with it. Changes are common, and support exists if you want it. Read more here 👇 scienceupfirst.com/womens-healt... This is a collaborative post with @pwhrcanada #ScienceUpFirst

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.

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