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

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/

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

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. 🌟

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

Congratulations to Dr. Paul Yong on becoming full professor at UBC! 🎉 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/

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...

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

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.

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...

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.'"

Misinformation a barrier to women’s health: experts

Incredible work from researchers can be “derailed” by misinformation online, says Dr. Jennifer Gunter.

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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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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

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Join Global Health Conference 2026, April 9, 2026. Learn more on Fourwaves.

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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

This Women’s Health Research Month, discover the work of @ubcmedicine.bsky.social researcher Dr. Lori Brotto helping to shed light on menopause & improve support for women navigating midlife: www.med.ubc.ca/news/a-new-c... @drloribrotto.bsky.social @womensresearch.bsky.social

BC is expanding access to menopause care. As of March 1, menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is now free through BC PharmaCare under the National Pharmacare Plan, removing a key financial barrier. Learn more about how WHRI members are impacting women’s health policy in BC ⬇️

B.C. leading the way in improving women’s health, expanding access to care

Broader services, medication coverage improve access provincewide

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In recognition of Women’s Health Research Month, we are highlighting recipients of the 2025 WHRI Catalyst Grants. Our first feature is Dr. Jeffrey Wong, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at UBC and WHRI member. Learn more: whri.org/announcing-t...

Congratulations to the HER-BC team! We’re celebrating the first publication from the Health and Economics Research on Midlife Women in BC (HER‑BC) project: “A cross-sectional cohort study of menopause-related symptoms in British Columbia.” Read the full study: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

It’s official — March is Women’s Health Research Month in BC! “Women, girls & gender-diverse people experience health differently, and our health system must reflect those realities,” said Josie Osborne. This proclamation strengthens our advocacy for equitable, evidence-informed care across BC.