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What's new For this edition of the eNewsletter we focus on trainee research projects. Whether assisting their supervisors with part of a larger project, or putting their own research question to the test, trainees are an integral part of health-care research. WCHRI is proud to support students as they turn their passion and curiosity into active contributions in the fields of women’s and children’s health. Researcher spotlight Understanding the systemic influence of weight bias Alexa Ferdinands is looking into the systemic influence of weight bias with the hopes of helping youth dismantle it. Medical student goes the extra mile with his Summer Studentship project Aspiring global health physician puts his passion to work in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and in his own backyard. Exploring the decision-making process for women in early surgical menopause Tasneem Siyam used her WCHRI funding to develop a tool to help women in early surgical menopause make decisions about treatment. Staff spotlight Eric Mathieu WCHRI would like to introduce Eric Mathieu, one of our amazing--and hilarious--research assistants. Our funders The Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation Mark your calendar for the Stollery Children's hospital 22nd annual Snowflake Gala, and learn how you can make an impact in the lives of kids across Western Canada. The Lois Hole Hospital for Women Find out more about the upcoming Lois Hole Hospital Women's Society Wellness Speaker Series. Accolades WCHRI celebrates our member and student/trainee achievements. WCHRI is a partnership between the University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services, WCHRI Works eNewsletter is sent out to WCHRI member and subscribers quarterly. Subscribe. |