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In the latest episode of the @WomensResearch Podcast, we were joined by WHRI trainee Mahfuza Sreya, a graduate student in the Women+ and Children’s Health Sciences (WACH) Program at the University of British Columbia, supervised by Dr. Paul Yong.

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Welcome to Episode 34 of the Women’s Health Research Podcast!

In this episode, Dallas Jeffs, Communications Specialist, and Nicole Prestley, Knowledge Translation Manager, sit down with WHRI Executive Director Dr. Lori Brotto to reflect on her decade of leadership at the Women’s Health Research Institute.

Together, they look back on how the Institute has grown and evolved over the past ten years, celebrate key milestones and achievements, and honour Dr. Brotto’s vision, dedication, and lasting impact on women’s health research in BC and beyond.

Welcome to Episode 33 of the Women’s Health Research Podcast! In this episode, Communications Specialist Dallas Jeffs chats with Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose about the role of exercise in healthy aging.

Dr. Liu-Ambrose is a physical therapist and a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Healthy Aging at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Physical Therapy.

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Welcome to episode 32 of the Women's Health Research Podcast!

Today we're speaking with Dr. Allie Slemon and Dr. Ingrid Handlovsky, assistant professors in the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria to discuss the importance of improving healthcare experiences and health outcomes for 2SLGBTQIA+ patients and communities.

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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.

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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

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Dr. Cindy Barha profile: https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/cindy-barha

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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.

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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/

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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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