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August 12, 2020Trainee Research Presentation: Gone Global
On Aug 10th we held another Trainee Research Presentation that showcased the work of 5 students who are working to improve the health outcomes of women. Each presenter gave a 5 minute talk that was followed by a Q&A session.
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August 12, 2020New Blog Post—Sex/Gender Research: Resources for the Early Integrator to the Advanced Champion
Author: Jennifer Williams, PhD Candidate, McMaster University | Email: willijs3@mcmaster.ca | Twitter: @jennyswilliams
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July 29, 2020New Blog—Why Paying Attention to Sex and Gender Will Advance our Knowledge on COVID-19
Authors: Bonnie Lee (BSc, PhD student) and Liisa A.M. Galea (PhD, Graduate Program in Neuroscience, Department of Psychology. Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, University of British Columbia)
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July 29, 2020New Event—Trainee Research Presentation
On August 10th, we will be holding another Trainee Research Presentation to feature the work of 5 graduate students. Presenters at this event will discuss sex and gender differences in sleep quality, empathy and mood during the pandemic, racial disparities in maternal health and the influence of ovarian hormone fluctuations on brain health.
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July 23, 2020New Blog Post—Violence Against Women Escalate As We Flatten the Curve for the COVID-19 Pandemic
Every day, headlines of violence broadcast news from around the globe. The stories occur in different locations and different cultures, with different perpetrators, but many have one thing in common: women are the victims.
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July 7, 2020New Blog Post—Pregnancy and Mental Health: New Research Paves the Way for Better Treatment
Pregnancy and postpartum are two periods in a person’s lifetime that cause major changes to the body and brain. Anyone who has been pregnant will no doubt be fully aware of the dramatic changes to their bodies. But what is perhaps less well known is that there are also changes that occur in the brain.
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June 25, 2020New Blog Post—Diversity in Academia: Personal Experience & Advice from a Post Doctoral Fellow
Our very own trainee, Travis Hodges, wrote an insightful piece about his experience in academia as a gay and black scientist. This article sheds light on the barriers minority students face as they consider entering and navigating the ivory tower.
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May 28, 2020Success! Women's Brain Health: Young Investigator Symposium
On May 12th we held a mini conference online that showcased the work of 33 women's health professionals. Seven of these presenters won our Young Investigators Award and gave 10 minute talks about the
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May 15, 2020Gynecologic Cancer Initiative Graduate Webinar Series
The Gynecologic Cancer Initiative is excited to present an 8-week webinar series for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, providing a fulsome overview of the molecular biology, epidemiology, prevention and treatment of all gynecologic cancers.