Are you interested in learning about the #neurobiology of #autism ? Be sure to join us for our last WHSS of the academic year! Meng-Chuan Lai 賴孟泉 will speak on “Considering sex- and gender-related mechanisms in #autism #neuroscience .” 🧬

Register here ➡️ bit.ly/3HHxGxL

🤗🎧 #WomensHealthInterrupted Ep 8 with Dr. Claudia Barth is now LIVE!

DYK some women can transition into #menopause without long-term adverse effects? But those who experience more symptoms may be at a higher risk of accelerated #brainaging ... 🧐

Listen here: ow.ly/mAeT50QrPM1

🎤 Listen to Episode 30 of our Women's Health Research Institute Podcast. We delve into community-engaged research on gender-based violence and sexual assault.

Please note this conversation may be triggering for some individuals, reference our show notes for resources.

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Here's a little sneak peek of #WomensHealthInterrupted Ep 8 🤭 Dr. Claudia Barth discusses the #hormonalchanges and symptoms that occur during #menopause and how these can vary between women 👭

Tune in this Wed to learn more about how these changes may affect one's brain health 🧠

📢 Discover how a new #AI tool can be used for #cardiac care

We are inviting ALL of BC's families and care providers to provide input on using #AI in #healthcare

Register today! tinyurl.com/ycx45jtw

Apply to join our Institute Advisory Board!

Advise IGH co-leaders & guide Institute research priorities. Indigenous, Black, racialized, gender diverse & francophone folks are encouraged to apply.

Learn more & apply: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/50722.html

TOMORROW! Looking forward to a fantastic mentorship conversation about research-related skills and careers in #WomensHealth and #nonbinaryhealth with with Christine Cassidy and Tihut Asfaw IGH Trainee Network Women's College Hospital | Research Women & Children's Health Research Institute Women's Health Research Institute IWK Health

🌟The WHRC has a new look🌟This refreshed logo symbolizes our commitment to innovation and relentless pursuit of sex-and-gender health equity. It embodies our evolution, and the dynamic nature of our work in advancing women's health worldwide. 🙏🏻's to all who made this possible♥️

The urgency for action on #WorldHealthDay2024 is clear 💡 This year's theme is #MyHealthMyRight 🙌 Let's ensure everyone everywhere can exercise their fundamental right to health & well-being ❤️

Learn more: who.int/campaigns/worl…

Es verdaderamente increible lo mucho que nos falta entender sobre la menopausia, una fase de la vida que impacta en la salud y el bienestar de la mitad de la poblacion mundial.

'Perhaps the most obvious reason why menopause matters is half of the world’s population will experience it... despite this, only a fraction of health funding goes towards menopause research.' 🤯

Read our highlights from the Women's Health Research Institute symposium: womenshealthresearch.ubc.ca/blog/2024-wome…

Check out this article about the impact of motherhood on brain health, featuring work from the Galea Lab
“We’re often told, ‘don’t worry, it all resolves afterwards...But does it really? Or is there a long-lasting signature? I’ve always been fascinated by that.” - Dr. Liisa Galea

Ep 8 of #WomensHealthInterrupted with Dr. Claudia Barth is coming soon!🌟 Join us for an insightful discussion unveiling the intricate relationship between #menopause and #cognitivefunction .

This ep drops Wed, April 10 📅 and will be available on all major podcast streaming platforms 🙌

Does our metabolism change throughout the menstrual cycle, or in the different pill phases of oral contraceptive use? 🧐 Cluster member Jennifer Williams investigates this hot topic in her latest work! 🏃‍♀️🔍

Read more here: ow.ly/IIqo50R4zBw

Check out my interview with board certified urologist (+ expert knowledge translator), Dr. Rena Malik, on all things brain and sex(ual desire)! youtu.be/lkkCAI_7yyM?si… UBC Sexual Health Research 🏳️‍🌈

Trainee Research Presentations are TOMORROW, March 27th from 1-3pm! 😱 We hope you join us for an exciting session full of networking and #womenshealth #traineepresentations with @WomensHealth and Gynecologic Cancer Initiative 🤩

Learn more and register here: ⏩ bit.ly/49tzyGM

Celebrate & honour #WomensHistoryMonth 🌟 with us by diving into our latest blog! In this blog, we showcase groundbreaking contributions of incredible women who shaped the future of women's health and medicine 💡

Click here to read the full blog: ow.ly/JH8L50R1xGG

TRP Spotlight! 🌟 We are excited to introduce Lorena Zoltan, a trainee under the supervision of Dr. @Farhia_Kabeer 🤩

Trainee Research Presentations are just TWO DAYS AWAY😱 Join us to learn about Lorena's work on #ovariancancer

Register to attend ⏩ bit.ly/49tzyGM