Read the latest news and announcements from the Women's Health Research Cluster below, and make sure to follow us on Twitter @ResearchonWH and subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter
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September 17, 2024Congratulations Dr. Galea!
We are excited to announce that the Lead of the Women’s Health Research Cluster, Dr. Liisa Galea, has been elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, one of the highest honours for health sciences researchers. Through this fellowship, Dr. Galea will join the ranks of…
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August 19, 2024Welcome to the WHRC team
Today we welcome a new WHRC member to the team—Emily Anne Opala! In her new full time role, Emily Anne will support the WHRC’s knowledge translation initiatives including the Women’s Health Blog, Women’s Health Interrupted Podcast, Women’s Health Seminar Series, and more. We are excited to have her…
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July 8, 2024Congratulations to our Summer 2024 Travel Award Winners!
Congratulations to our 2024 Women's Health Research Cluster Trainee Travel Award winners!!Congratulations to the thirty-seven (37) Trainees who have been awarded the 2024 Women’s Health Research Cluster Trainee Travel Award. The award is intended to support trainees attending a sex/gender…
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June 17, 2024Join Our Team as a Program Officer!
We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as a full-time, contract (12 months) Program Officer. In this dynamic role, you will support and coordinate key initiatives related to project management, implementation, and communications of major philanthropic gifts in research. You will…
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May 28, 2024Happy International Day of Action for Women's Health 2024
May 28 is International Day of Action for Womens’ Health. This day was first observed in 1987, and aims to advocate for women’s reproductive rights, highlight healthcare disparities faced by women, raise awareness about gender-based violence, and promote sexual health and rights. The Women’s…
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April 8, 2024New Look for the WHRC
We are refreshing our look! From now on you’ll see us using this new logo, which symbolizes our commitment to innovation and relentless pursuit of sex-and-gender health equity. The WHRC’s evolution is embodied in this new logo, along with the dynamic nature of our work in advancing women's health…
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March 14, 2024BIG News for the WHRC
We are thrilled to announce that the Women's Health Research Cluster (WHRC) and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) are joining in an alliance for women’s health. Through this alliance, we have the privilege of working closely with womenmind™—a CAMH initiative that…
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February 16, 2024Be a Part of Shaping Our New Website!
We're thrilled to share that we're in the process of creating a brand-new website, and we want YOU to be a part of this exciting journey!Your Feedback Matters: Your insights are invaluable in ensuring our website meets the needs of our diverse community. Whether it's about user experience…
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January 7, 2024SGBA Grant Facilitation
The WHRC is excited to unveil a new sex and gender-based analysis (SGBA) Grant Facilitation Service, exclusively for our members! Elevate your projects with tailored SGBA integration, strategic proposal development, and knowledge of the latest women's health funding opportunities. We offer…
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December 11, 2023Call for Speakers: Trainee Research Presentation
Calling all trainees!The WHRC is joining forces with the Women’s Health Research Institute and the Gynecological Cancer Initiative to hold a collaborative Trainee Research Presentation taking place on Wednesday March 27th, from 1-3 pm PST. TRP sessions feature rapid-research presentations…