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 1200 members across more than 46 countries worldwide, our members are driving change by conducting cutting-edge research, influencing policy, and fostering collaborations that improve health outcomes for women globally.

Member News

Rising Researcher Advancing Women’s Brain Health: Dr. Pia Campagna Receives Elizabeth Young New Investigator Award

Dr. Pia Campagna, Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and a member of the Women’s Health Research Cluster, has been named a recipient of the Elizabeth Young New Investigator Award by the Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD). This award recognizes promising early-career researchers advancing innovative research on…
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Rising Researcher and Advocate: Dr. Bonnie Lee Advancing Women’s Brain Health

Dr. Bonnie Lee, Lead of Research and Advocacy at the Women’s Health Research Cluster and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, is emerging as a powerful voice in women’s brain health and Alzheimer’s disease research. Her work is helping to uncover critical sex-specific factors that shape how neurodegenerative diseases develop and progress.…
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Trailblazing: Dr. Neill Epperson Elected to the National Academy of Medicine

Dr. Neill Epperson, Robert Freedman Endowed Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the Anschutz School of Medicine, has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine. This distinction recognizes individuals whose outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service have made a profound impact on the advancement of medical science…
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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.

Alice Mei

Alice Mei

Undergraduate Student University of British Columbia Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms)
Alice is an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia. She has been awarded the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Summer Program Advancing Research Knowledge & Skills (SPARKS). Alice’s research lies in understanding changing contraceptive use (oral contraceptive pills, LNG-IUS, non-hormonal IUDs, tubal sterilization)...
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Alicia Duval

Alicia Duval

PhD Student McGill University Gender, Society, and Health
Alicia Duval is a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at McGill University, specializing in neuropsychology. Her doctoral research focuses on the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on cardiovascular and cognitive outcomes. She is particularly interested in exploring mindfulness-based interventions for individuals with PCOS. Twitter: @aliciamarieduval
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Alisha Puri

Alisha Puri

Public Health Professional Meharry Medical College; Univeristy of Alberta Applied (Clinical and Engineering Applications)
Alisha Puri is a public health professional certified by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). She has worked to continue her education by completing an MSc, MHS and MPH. Over the last few years, she has gained extensive experience performing research in genetics and kidney disease. Her current...
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Aliza Hussain

Aliza Hussain

Medical Student University of Lancashire Applied (Clinical and Engineering Applications)
Aliza Hussain is a medical student at the University of Lancashire with research interests in women’s health, particularly gender disparities in clinical medicine and mental healthcare. She has been involved in research including observational clinical studies and clinical audit work. She has authored a narrative review on gender bias in...
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Allison Campbell

Allison Campbell

PhD Student University of British Columbia Gender, Society, and Health
I am a Registered Midwife and an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Midwifery Program at UBC, where I teach, develop curriculum, and support the learning of aspiring midwives through a social justice, anti-colonial and anti-capitalist lens. My PhD work in the Institute for Studies in Gender, Race, Sexuality and...
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Allison Campbell

Allison Campbell

PhD Candidate Simon Fraser University Applied (Clinical and Engineering Applications)
Allison is currently completing her Ph.D. working under the co-supervision of Dr. Anita Cote (TWU) and Dr. Victoria Claydon (SFU). Allison completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Maryland and Master of Science in Kinesiology majoring in Exercise Physiology at Indiana University. As a former athlete,...
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Alysha Deslippe

Alysha Deslippe

PhD Student University of British Columbia Gender, Society, and Health Food, Nutrition and Health
Alysha is a first year PhD student in Human Nutrition at UBC under the supervision of Dr. Tamara Cohen. Her research focuses on understanding the role biological sex and gender norms have on teens’ dietary habits to create more inclusive food literacy program for youth. By creating more inclusive programs,...
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Alyssa Georgescu

Alyssa Georgescu

Master's Graduate Student McMaster University Applied (Clinical and Engineering Applications)
Alyssa Georgescu is a Master of Science student in Neuroscience at McMaster University, specializing in Clinical and Health Neuroscience. Her research focuses on premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and sleep difficulties, with an emphasis on how sleep interacts with mood regulation and symptom severity. She completed her Honours Bachelor of Science...
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Alyssa Smith

Alyssa Smith

PhD Candidate University of Waterloo Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms)
I completed my undergraduate work in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour at McMaster University. Before that, I worked briefly as an analyst at a bank, and completed a degree in English literature. Today, I am a part of the Vision and Attention Lab at the University of Waterloo working with Dr....
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Amanda Acauan Goes

Amanda Acauan Goes

Undergraduate Student Douglas College Gender, Society, and Health
Amanda Acauan, a 2nd-year Psychology student at Douglas College in British Columbia has always been interested in women’s physical and mental health. This fascination was solidified after experiencing a Health Psychology course, when she made the decision to pursue her career as a Health Psychologist. Amanda’s intention is to focus...
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Amandine Senequier

Amandine Senequier

PhD Student Queen Mary University of London Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms)
Amandine graduated as an osteopath (M.Ost) from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM, London) in 2021, before completing an MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of Exeter in 2022. Currently, Amandine is pursuing a Ph.D. at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), where she is looking...
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