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Our members are dedicated to advancing women’s health and do so through their roles as scientists, students, patient advocates, journalists, nonprofit professionals, healthcare practitioners, civil servants, and more. With over 1000 members across more than 43 countries worldwide, our members are driving change by conducting cutting-edge research, influencing policy, and fostering collaborations that improve health outcomes for women globally.

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10 December 2025

Perinatal Mental Health Pioneer: Dr. Nichole Fairbrother Honoured with 2025 PWHR Mid Career Excellence Award

Dr. Nichole Fairbrother, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia and lead of the UBC Perinatal Anxiety Research Lab (PARLab), has been awarded the 2025 PWHR Mid Career Excellence in Women’s Health Research Award. This recognition celebrates her influential contributions to understanding perinatal anxiety and…
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12 November 2025

Recognizing Excellence: Dr. Bernard Le Foll Elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Dr. Bernard Le Foll, clinician scientist, addictions researcher, and member of the Women’s Health Research Cluster, has been elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS), one of the highest honours in Canadian health research. This prestigious recognition celebrates his leadership in advancing evidence-based approaches to addiction medicine,…
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8 October 2025

Advancing Women’s Mental Health: Dr. Simone Vigod Appointed Family Chair of Psychiatry

Dr Simone Vigod, WHRC member and senior scientist at Women’s College Hospital was recently named Labatt Family Chair of Psychiatry at The University of Toronto.  Dr. Vigod’s research aims to address disparities in health and health care for individuals with psychiatric disorders, with a specific focus on women across the lifespan and on equity in access to treatment…
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Our Expert Database connects you with multidisciplinary women’s health researchers, professors, and trainees. Use this platform to find a collaborator for your research project, identify an expert to comment on current events, discover a supervisor for your graduate work and more. Alternatively, browse the profiles below to get to know our members.

Devon Howell

Devon Howell

PhD Candidate Western University Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms) dhowell7@uwo.ca
I am an interdisciplinary researcher specializing in perinatal and maternal health promotion for individuals with childhood-onset disabilities. My work is grounded in critical medical anthropology (CMA) and explores how socio-cultural and bio-cultural determinants impact health outcomes during pregnancy, postpartum, and transitional care periods. Through a mixed-methods approach, l investigate the...
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Diane Glancy

Diane Glancy

CBT Therapist Registered Mental Health Nurse & Clinical Lead and MSC Dissertation student University of West of Scotland Applied (Clinical and Engineering Applications) diane.glancy@nhs.scot
Currently looking to carry out research on the diagnostic overshadowing and lack of menopause screening in mental health services
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Dilnaz Mustafina

Dilnaz Mustafina

Undergraduate Student Simon Fraser University Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms) dma103@sfu.ca
Dilnaz is a second-year undergraduate student at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, studying Health Sciences. She is in love with reproductive biology and embryology.
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Dollina Dodani

Dollina Dodani

PhD Student University of British Columbia Applied (Clinical and Engineering Applications) ddodani@student.ubc.ca Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Dollina completed her undergraduate studies in computing science and molecular biology & biochemistry at Simon Fraser University and is now a PhD student in bioinformatics at the University of British Columbia. Her research interests lie in developing computational techniques to analyze high-dimensional genomic data and identify biomarkers that tailor patient...
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Donna Korol

Donna Korol

Associate Professor Syracuse University Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms) dlkorol@syr.edu
My primary interests involve the neural mechanisms of learning and memory with a focus on changes across the lifespan and under different fitness, hormonal, and disease states.
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Dora Koller

Dora Koller

Postdoctoral researcher University of Barcelona Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms) dorakoller91@gmail.com
I am a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Barcelona where I conduct cutting-edge research on the epidemiological and genetic relationship between endometriosis and its comorbidities. I have always had a strong interest in translating my research to clinically actionable findings. My goal is to contribute to the development of...
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Dukanwojo Beulah Suleman

Dukanwojo Beulah Suleman

PhD Student University of Nebraska-Lincoln Gender, Society, and Health bsuleman2@unl.edu
Beulah Suleman is a PhD Sociology of Health student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social studies from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife as well as a master’s degree in social studies from Kogi State University, Nigeria. Broadly, her research interests cut across social inequality...
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Dylan Cutler

Dylan Cutler

Research Manager University of Victoria Applied (Clinical and Engineering Applications) dylancutler@uvic.ca
Dr. Dylan Cutler has a versatile skill set having served as a clinical research scientist, medical writer, scientific advisor, and knowledge translation specialist. She holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia; her doctoral research explored the impact of lifestyle interventions—nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness—on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She...
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Eden Hoffer

Eden Hoffer

PhD Candidate Western University Gender, Society, and Health ehoffer3@uwo.ca
Eden Hoffer is a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) and the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University. Her research explores how mothers who are intimate partner violence survivors navigate social systems and institutions – including the Canadian healthcare system. With an M.A. in...
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Elaha Niazi

Elaha Niazi

Undergraduate Student University of Calgary Gender, Society, and Health elaha.niazi@ucalgary.ca
Elaha Niazi is an undergraduate student studying Health Sciences at the University of Calgary. Her passion for improving women’s health led her to join the Ahmed-Dumanski lab, where she is currently investigating the effect of in-vitro fertilization on cardiovascular outcomes, as well as examining period product and contraceptive access across...
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Elaine Xu

Elaine Xu

Student Los Angeles Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms) huiqi@ucla.edu
My name is Elaine Xu, and I am a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). I am passionate about conducting research that bridges the gap in understanding women’s brain health. My current work focuses on adolescence as a critical developmental period that...
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Elan Fortin-Eglitis

Elan Fortin-Eglitis

Undergraduate Student Gender, Society, and Health elanfortin@gmail.com
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