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The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.
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In Episode 30, we'll be discussing community-engaged research on gender-based violence and sexual assault. Before we proceed, please note that our conversation may be triggering for some individuals. Please refer to our show notes for resources.
Our guests, Dr. Ann Pederson and Dr. Kate Rossiter, bring extensive expertise with backgrounds in health promotion, trauma research, and community engagement. Together, they'll share insights from their project on Changing Perceptions of Sexual Assault in BC, shedding light on barriers and facilitators to seeking help.
Resources:
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Community-based anti-violence services across BC – endingviolence.org
Community Legal System Society
Biography:
Dr. Barha is a multidisciplinary, translational researcher with expertise in behavioral neuroscience, neuroendocrinology, and exercise neuroscience. The goal of her research is to promote healthy brain aging by developing efficacious and personalized exercise interventions for cognition and neuroplasticity using both randomized controlled trials in humans and rodent models.
Specifically, she is interested in determining who benefits from exercise by focusing on biological sex and genetics, examining when in the lifespan to most effectively intervene with exercise by looking at critical neuroendocrine transition states (i.e., pregnancy, midlife, older age), and exploring how exercise exerts its influence on the brain. She is particularly interested in the short- and long-term consequences of pregnancy for brain health and the potential role of physical activity.
The Aging, Mobility and Cognitive Health Laboratory: https://cogmob.rehab.med.ubc.ca/research
VCHRI Directory: Understanding perimenopausal brain health | VCH Research Institute (vchri.ca)
Dr. Cindy Barha profile: https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/cindy-barha
Lab Twitter account: https://twitter.com/UBC_CogMobLab
Lab IG account: https://www.instagram.com/cogmoblab/
Resources:
Postpartum Sexual Health with Dr. Rachel Ollivier, PhD (buzzsprout.com)
Rachel OLLIVIER | PhD NP | Research profile (researchgate.net)
Meet one Woman of Influence | Queen's Gazette (queensu.ca)
Queen's University student named among the most influential women of 2023 | CTV News
Nursing alum honoured with Top 25 Women of Influence award - Dal News - Dalhousie University
Sexual health after birth | The Social - YouTube
In this episode, we are discussing the BREAST study, conducted by the UBC Sexual Health Research Lab, the BC Cancer Agency, and the University of Calgary Department of Oncology.
This study looks into aiding breast cancer survivors with post-treatment sexual changes. Principal investigators, Dr. Lori Brotto and Dr. Lauren Walker compare two effective treatments: online mindfulness-based group therapy and sexuality education. These interventions target sexual challenges. We are also joined by Melody, a survivor and study participant who shares her experience.
Enjoy this brief and insightful exploration of mindfulness and sexuality education in supporting breast cancer survivors.
Important Links:
Follow Dr. Lori Brotto on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drloribrotto/
The Brotto lab: https://brottolab.med.ubc.ca/
Sex and Cancer Dr. Anne Katz: https://www.drannekatz.com/books/
Watch Bridgerton on netflix: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80232398
Follow ubcshr on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubcshr/?hl=en
Better Sex through Mindfulness book: https://www.amazon.ca/Better-Sex-through-Mindfulness-Cultivate/dp/1771642351
Blog post: https://brottolab.med.ubc.ca/studies/empowering-breast-cancer-survivors/
Meditation and mindfulness resources: https://bccancer.libguides.com/ld.php?content_id=36775815
Dr. Katrina Bouchard is an Assistant Professor in UBC's Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She directs the Psychology, Health, and Sexuality (Phase) Laboratory, focusing on enhancing sexual health care for women, people with vulvas, and their partners. Additionally, she serves as Research Director at the BC Centre for Vulvar Health, a leading center for comprehensive care and research on vulvar health concerns.
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Patient-oriented research is all about engaging patients, their caregivers, and families as active partners in the research process. By involving them, we ensure that studies focus on the priorities identified by patients themselves, leading to improved outcomes and better care.
In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with some incredible individuals from the Endometriosis Patient Research Advisory Board. Joining us today are Edurne Lopez de Arbina, Jessica Sutherland, and Heather Noga. They are here to share their valuable insights and experiences in the world of patient-oriented research.
Resources:
Canadas Strategy for patient-oriented research
Patient Engagement in Research Scale (PEIRS) Workbook
Reflections on Patient Engagement by Patient Partners
Patient-oriented research pathways self-assessment readiness tool for researchers
In this episode, Nicole Prestley and Melissa Nelson chat with Brynn Lavery (Communications Coordinator, UBC Sexual Health Research) about ways that TikTok is changing the game for research communications.
Learn more about UBC Sexual Health Research
Check out UBC Sexual Health Research on TikTok
Tori Ford, Founder and Executive Director of Medical Herstory, talks with Nicole Prestley, Knowledge Translation Manager, and Melissa Nelson, Communications Coordinator, about the power of storytelling, lived expertise, and using social media to eliminate medical stigma.
Nicole Prestley, Knowledge Translation Manager, sits down with Dr. Astrid Christoffersen-Deb, AJ Murray, and Sarah Heng Hartse to talk about their collaboration and process for developing a video on miscarriage for patients and their partners.
Learn more about Sarah's work: https://sarahdrawsacrowd.com/
The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.