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Beyond Binary Policy: Precision Medicine Requires Sex-Inclusive Research
An analysis of over 1300 medical conditions found women receive diagnoses 2 years later than men for the SAME diseases. 𝐖𝐡𝐲? Because...
Oct 10


British Journal of Psychiatry Editorial: Translational Perspectives On Women’s Mental Health
Only 3% of preclinical and clinical studies are done examining females/women. The development of new drug therapies relies on...
Oct 10


Dr. Liisa Galea Receives the Top 25 Women of Influence+ Award
The Top 25 Women of Influence+ Awards acknowledge outstanding contributions made by women in their respective fields across Canada and...
Oct 10


BMJ Editorial: Ending the Neglect of Women's Health in Research
Liisa Galea and Rulan Parekh wrote an editorial for the British Medical Journal women's health, research In this editorial, Drs. Galea...
Sep 5, 2023


"Why are we not prioritizing women’s health research?" Dr Galea writes for the Toronto Star
In this opinion piece for the Toronto Star, Drs. Galea and Gay point out the urgent need to focus on women's health research. They...
Aug 29, 2023


"I should be allowed to leave men out of my studies" Dr Galea's article in VICE
On July 31, Dr. Liisa Galea published an article in VICE titled “I Should Be Allowed to Leave Men Out of My Studies”, stating that “there...
Aug 29, 2023


Read recent contributions from our lab to the Women's Health Blog
Sharing scientific research in a clear and accessible manner to a lay audience is an important part of the work we do. Members of our lab...
Aug 29, 2023


womenmind™: Women's Mental Health Matters
womenmind™ is a community of philanthropists and thought leaders tackling the unique gender issues that underrepresented people face when...
Aug 29, 2023


Learn about the Women's Health Research Cluster!
The Women’s Health Research Cluster is an international multidisciplinary network of researchers, clinicians, community partners and...
Aug 29, 2023


Dr. Galea in the Vancouver Sun: Fund science for a healthier and safer future
Drs. Galea and Saksida wrote a recent opinion piece for the Vancouver Sun discussing the urgent need for increasing funding for health...
Aug 28, 2023
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