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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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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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10 September 2025

Dr. Jennifer Williams Receives OBI-Banting Discovery Award for Brain Health Research

Dr. Jennifer  Williams, a former postdoctoral fellow in clinical cardiovascular physiology at the University of Toronto and incoming Assistant Professor at Wilfrid  Laurier  University, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Ontario Brain Institute – Banting Discovery Award. This accolade supports outstanding early-career researchers tackling critical brain and heart…
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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.

Rebecca Todd

Rebecca Todd

Associate Professor University of British Columbia Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms) becket.todd@psych.ubc.ca Department of Psychology
Dr. Rebecca Todd is an Associate Professor in the UBC Department of Psychology and a CIHR New Investigator and Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Fellow. She received a PhD in Developmental Science and Neuroscience from University of Toronto, and post-doctoral training in cognitive neuroscience at the Rotman Research Institute...
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Rebecca Zivanovic

Rebecca Zivanovic

Resident Physician University of British Columbia Gender, Society, and Health rebecca.zivanovic3@vch.ca Department of Psychiatry
Dr Rebecca Zivanovic is a mother, mental health clinician and clinical researcher. She works primarily in the areas of concurrent disorders and reproductive mental health – with particular interest in how reproductive health, sexual health and supported parenting can be improved for those with mental health and substance use disorders.
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Reda Elbadawy

Reda Elbadawy

Professor Banha University Applied (Clinical and Engineering Applications) reda.albadawy@fmed.bu.edu.eg
Reda Mohamed Elbadawy, MD is a Professor of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases at Banha University, Egypt.
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Reena Titoria

Reena Titoria

Epidemiologist Provincial Health Services Authority r.titoria@alumni.ubc.ca
I am an epidemiologist with a master’s in Clinical Epidemiology from the School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia. With a thorough knowledge of epidemiological principles and research methodology, I identify knowledge gaps and support scientific evidence building. My work revolves around the improvement of maternal and...
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Rehma Khan

Rehma Khan

MSc Public Health University of Alberta Gender, Society, and Health rehma@ualberta.ca
Rehma Khan (she/her) is a second year MSc in Public Health student at University of Alberta specializing in Health Promotion. She has worked in social justice, health equity, gender equality, and youth engagement throughout her university and high school career. Rehma currently serves as the Vice President of the Canadian...
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Reins R

Reins R

Transformation Strategist National Health Service (NHS) renuka008@gmail.com
Leadership group to establish a culture of co-production at all levels of commissioning and influence provision of mental health care and support across North West London. Advise the North West London Mental Health and Wellbeing Transformation Board of Commissioners. Challenge, inform and drive the redesign of services, improving delivery of...
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Renee Rietveld

Renee Rietveld

University of British Columbia Gender, Society, and Health Rennrietveld@gmail.com School of Nursing
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Reshmitha Madaka

Reshmitha Madaka

Graduate Student University of Chicago Gender, Society, and Health reshmitha@uchicago.edu
Graduate student from the University of Chicago. PharmD-trained clinical research professional passionate about advancing pharmacogenomics and data-driven medicine. I have hands-on experience in EHR data analysis, literature reviews, clinical trial management, patient counselling, ADR reporting, and medical writing. I aim to advance precision medicine by transforming complex data into actionable...
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Robert Colonna

Robert Colonna

Postdoctoral Fellow Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Gender, Society, and Health Robert.Colonna@camh.ca
Robert is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. He serves as a Board Member of the Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals and Chair of its Young Professionals’ Committee. His research focuses on enhancing public health through road safety interventions, particularly in the context...
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Robert-Paul Juster

Robert-Paul Juster

Associate Professor Université de Montréal Gender, Society, and Health robert-paul.juster@umontreal.ca
Dr. Juster’s research focuses on stress and resilience using a sex and gender lens. His research focuses on teasing apart the role of biological sex and socio-cultural gender in explaining pathways that render us vulnerable or resilient to stress-related disease. Dr. Juster has become an expert in the measurement of...
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Robyn Bresler

Robyn Bresler

Registered Nurse Vancouver Coastal Health Gender, Society, and Health rbresler@hotmail.ca
I am a Registered Nurse & Board Certified Health & Wellness Nurse Coach. I primarily work with women to heal through nervous system dysregulation & stress hormone imbalances. I want to help revolutionize healthcare by assisting to emphasize the importance behind hormonal health.
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Robyn McQuaid

Robyn McQuaid

Assistant Professor Carleton University Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms) robyn.mcquaid@carleton.ca Neuroscience
Dr. Robyn McQuaid is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Carleton University and a Scientist at the Royal Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR) in the Culture & Gender Research unit. Dr. McQuaid’s research examines the impacts of stressors and traumatic experiences on mental health disorders among...
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