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Happy Women’s History Month!
As we celebrate Women's History Month this March, the WHRC reflects on women's profound contributions to shaping modern society and healthcare. We continue to strive for equitably healthy lives for women and girls everywhere, and commit to working towards a future where every woman's health journey is empowered, respected, and acknowledged for its vital role in shaping our collective history.
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WHRC SGBA Grant Facilitation Services
Unlock the power of sex and gender considerations in your research! Our expert team offers personalized, one-on-one consultations to provide early advice and strategic guidance. Elevate your submission's competitiveness by articulating the relevance of sex and gender in your research proposal. Schedule your consultation today and embark on a journey towards research excellence!
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Belonging, Dignity and Justice Advisory Committee
We are recruiting new members to join our Belonging, Dignity and Justice Advisory Committee. This team will meet bi-annually to review the WHRC's processes and make recommendations on how we can better integrate EDI within our organization. We encourage people from all career stages and backgrounds to join. Email us at womenshealth.res@ubc.ca to learn more and sign up.
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Women's Health Interrupted
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Episode 7 of Season 2 was released TODAY! In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ann-Marie de Lange, to discuss “mommy brain.” Ann-Marie will delve into how pregnancy may have long-lasting impacts on the brain and what processes go on in the brain when you give birth. Have a listen here or wherever you listen to podcasts to learn more, and check out our other episodes.
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Unveiling the Gap: Understanding Heart Disease in Women
“…heart disease is the leading cause of death for women worldwide. Since 2015, Canada and other nations have reported an increase in female deaths from heart disease, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive understanding and targeted interventions.” Read more.
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March 27th Trainee Research Presentation
The WHRC is partnering with the Women’s Health Research Institute and Gynecologic Cancer Initiative to bring you a Trainee Research Presentation highlighting clinical research on women’s health. Join us to learn about HPV vaccination, hormone therapy and more! Supervisors, trainees and supportive lab members are all welcome! Snacks will be provided at a networking session following this hybrid event, which will take place at the BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre Campus (4500 Oak Street, Room D308), and zoom.
1-3 pm PST | Read more | Register here
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April 15th Considering Sex- and Gender-Related Mechanisms in Autism Neuroscience
In this women’s health seminar, Dr. Meng-Chuan Lai will discuss the neurobiological heterogeneity of autism associated with sex and the relations between sex-related mechanisms and mechanisms of autism emergence.
9-10:30 am PST | Read more | Register here
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April 17th-18th Advancing Research on Women’s Mental Health
Save the date! The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health will be hosting their first womenmind™ Conference, highlighting breakthrough science and advocacy efforts in the field of women’s mental health research.
April 17-18, 2024 | Read more | Register here
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June 2nd-7th Canadian National Perinatal Research Meeting 2024
CNPRM 2024 will bring together perinatal and child research groups networks across Canada. This meeting will serve as a platform to foster collaborative research endeavors, facilitate data sharing, provide training, and encourage networking among researchers and institutions. Early bird registration is open until May 1st.
June 2-7, 2024 | Read more | Register here
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Funding
Health Equity Research Grants
This Canadian Cancer Society funding opportunity supports work that seeks to advance cancer-related health equity. For this round of funding, there is a special call for grant applications focused on breast cancer in specific underserved communities. Budgets should not exceed $450,000 over 3 years per grant. The Letter of Intent deadline is March 26, 2024. Learn more.
State Maternal Health Innovation Program
This National Institute of Health funding opportunity aims to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity by improving access to care throughout the preconception, prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum periods. $18,000,000 is available to fund 18 awards. Apply by April 2nd. Read more.
Management of Metabolic Morbidity in Women and Others with PCOS
This funding opportunity is offered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. Projects must assess the clinical and cost-effectiveness of interventions for prevention and management of metabolic morbidity in women and others with PCOS. Additional details can be found here. Applications are due on May 2nd, 2024.
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Take Action
Flora’s Walk 2024
The Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative is holding its third annual Flora's Walk fundraiser walkathon in over 40 cities across Canada during the first week of May, which is World Maternal Mental Health Week. If you would like to donate or participate in Flora's Walk 2024, please sign up and/or donate here.
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Call for Abstracts
Black Mental Health: Reclaiming the Path of Joy
The Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health and the Vulnerability, Trauma, Resilience and Culture Research Laboratory is seeking abstracts for their upcoming conference scheduled for October 16-18th at the University of Ottawa. Researchers, students, practitioners, community organizations and leaders, and individuals with experience in mental health care are invited to submit proposals. Abstracts are due on March 31st, 2024. Read more
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Job Market
Program Assistant
The Acute Care and Clinical Service at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is seeking a full-time, permanent Program Assistant. The Program Assistant will aid in ensuring optimal function of the Women’s Inpatient Unit by performing environmental safety scans, escorting patients, conducting behavioural observation and more. Preference will be given to candidates that have 6 months - 1 year experience in a healthcare related field. Read more.
Registration/Booking Clerk
The Women’s Health Centre Medical Genetics Team at the BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre is seeking a Registration/Booking Clerk to perform clerical duties, including: scheduling patient appointments, processing referrals, maintaining databases and more. 2 years of experience in similar work is preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Read more.
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Misty Pratt is Publishing a New Book on Women’s Mental Health
WHRC member, Misty Pratt is a communications officer in the field of health research and medicine. Her new novel entitled “All In Her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women's Mental Health,” is being published by Greystone Books on May 7, 2024 (Canada/US) and June 6 in the UK. This novel will showcase personal stories as well as scientific knowledge from Dr. Liisa Galea, Dr. Simone Vigod, and other experts in the field. Learn more and pre-order Misty’s book here.
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We’d like to formally welcome the following new members to our cluster. We’re happy to have you working alongside us to support women’s health!
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Dr. Rachel Ollivier, Nurse Practitioner & Clinician Scientist, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre (Canada)
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Bhavya Arya, Undergraduate Student, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
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Dr. Sarah Cuschieri, Academic, University of Malta (Malta)
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Dr. Justin Matheson, Postdoctoral Researcher, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Canada)
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Maria Moncaleano, Trainee Psychometrist, Baycrest Hospital (Canada)
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Dr. Keera Fishman, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Baycrest Hospital (Canada)
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Janet Webber, Executive Director, SFU Public Square (Canada)
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Dr. Tina Kim, Resident Physician, University of Calgary (Canada)
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Raquel Rodriguez, BSc. Kinesiology, McGill University (Canada)
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Hana Mitsui-Hotz, Undergraduate Student, McGill University (Canada)
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Gloria Rahgozar, Undergraduate Student, University of British Columbia (Canada)
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Crystal Snow, Registered Nurse, Nova Scotia Health Authority (Canada)
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Feranmi Adebiyi, Undergraduate Student, University of British Columbia Okanagan (Canada)
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Soyoung Jeong, Student, University of British Columbia (Canada)
If you know anyone who would be interested in joining the cluster, please feel free to share the online membership form or invite them to email us for more information.
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There is a desperate need to grow the discipline of women’s health research to overcome the concerning gaps in knowledge that jeopardize women’s health. Please donate today to catalyze women’s health research worldwide. Your gift will support:
• Publications, education and academic opportunities that will enable groundbreaking knowledge translation to help transform women’s health on a global scale
• Vital advocacy efforts to change the policies and practices that are impeding women’s health research
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