February is Black History Month
February 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month as a formal observance in Canada.
Explore our menopause-related projects
The HER-BC report and Mapping Menopause project seek to understand and fill existing knowledge gaps around menopause.
Research and Innovation in Women’s Health
We are a network of researchers, trainees, and healthcare professionals working to improve health outcomes for women and gender-diverse people.
Become a Member
Gain access to a vast community of researchers making a difference in women’s health. It costs nothing to join.
Services for Researchers
Our members enjoy access to lab facilities, database building, knowledge translation support, networking, and more.
Join the WHRI Community
At WHRI, we support individuals involved in women’s health research by setting them up for success.
We aim to strengthen and expand the current network of women’s health researchers, both locally and internationally, by promoting and facilitating meaningful collaborations.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
- Research Support Infrastructure
- Research Services
- Networking and Mentorship Opportunities
- Knowledge Translation Support
- Education and Training
- Funding
Find a Researcher
The WHRI supports a community of over 500 investigators.
Search through our database to learn more about our members and their research. Connect with women’s health researchers at home and abroad.
Services for Researchers
We offer quality support across the spectrum of the research process, including access to laboratory facilities, database building, and assistance with protocol development.
Find out more about the services we offer our members.
WHRI News & Events
Abortion Care After the First Trimester: A Hospital-Based Guide for Health Professionals
A new UBC Continuing Professional Development course offers up-to-date guidance for hospital-based care providers involved in late-term abortion care. This course was developed by Jill Doctoroff and Dr. Julie Thorne of the Canadian Abortion Hospital Network (CAHN) in collaboration with CART-GRAC.
In the Media: Dr. Glen Pyle Speaks on a New Women’s Health Strategy
Dr. Glen Pyle spoke with Stephen Quinn on Vancouver CBC Radio’s “The Early Edition” about the misunderstandings around women’s health.
Eleventh Annual Women’s Health Research Symposium: All You Need to Know
Registration is now open for the Eleventh Annual Women’s Health Research Symposium. Join us on Friday, March 6th, 2026 in-person at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre on the UBC campus or virtually via live-stream.
In the Media: Dr. Gillian Hanley Explains the Benefits of Opportunistic Salpingectomy
The Vancouver Sun recently profiled research led by Dr. Gillian Hanley showing how opportunistic salpingectomy — the removal of the fallopian tubes during another gynecologic or abdominal surgery — can drastically reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.
Announcing the Women’s Health Research Institute Fall 2025 Trainee Travel Grant Recipients
The WHRI congratulates the recipients of the Women’s Health Research Institute’s 2025 Fall Trainee Travel Grant competition.
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