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14 May 2025

Furthering Women’s Cardiovascular Health Research: Tarrah Ethier Secures Funding for Cardiovascular Health Study

Tarrah Ethier, a Translational Medicine Ph D Student at Queen’s University recently achieved a new milestone in her graduate training. Tarrah received just under $5,000 in funding to work on a project analyzing immune regulation, sex hormones & cardiovascular aging. As part of her work, she gave a public lecture at the E. K. Dawson Research in Aging symposium. Tarrah’s…

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9 April 2025

Championing Change: Advancing Menstrual Health Education with Kate Wahl

Kate Wahl, a Ph D student in Women+ and Children’s Health Sciences (WACH) at the University of British Columbia and WHRC trainee, recently submitted a short video presentation to the CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH) 2024 Talk Competition. Kate’s submission was entitled “ Periods: How menstrual health education for all makes the difference,”…

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12 March 2025

Advancing Women’s Cardiovascular Health: Nabilah Gulamhusein Receives Top 30 Under 30 Award

Nabilah Gulamhusein, a Ph D candidate at the Libin Cardiovascular Institute, was recently awarded a Top 30 Under 30 Award from the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation for her research and advocacy which aims to advance women’s cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women; however, women remain underrepresented in related research.…

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27 December 2024

Advancing Maternal Health: Dr. Shela Hirani Honored as a Top 100 Woman

Dr. Shela Hirani, Associate Professor at the University of Regina, has been named to the Women’s Executive Network’s (WXN) Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards for 2024, recognizing her transformative advocacy for breastfeeding and maternal health. Dr. Hirani’s journey began with a passion for nursing, culminating in research during her Ph D on breastfeeding…

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27 December 2024

Dr. Lori Brotto Receives C2 Award for Groundbreaking Menopause Care Research

Dr. Lori Brotto, executive director of the Women’s Health Research Institute, professor at UBC and Canada Research Chair in Women’s Sexual Health, has been awarded a prestigious C2 award from Health Research BC. Her project will shape the future of menopause care and healthy aging for women in British Columbia and across the world. Dr. Brotto’s project will establish…

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27 December 2024

Dr. Liisa Galea Elected as Fellow to Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Dr. Liisa Galea, Cluster lead, Senior Scientist at CAMH and Treliving Family Chair in Women’s Mental Health, has recently been elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, one of the highest honours for health sciences research. Election as a fellow is a comprehensive process which involves nomination and peer review, aiming to recognize those with…

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