Wildfire smoke from NWT fires has blanketed northern Alberta, and even when the air quality index looks “better,” the health risks remain. WCHRI member Anne Hicks warns that repeated smoke exposure can harm lungs, heart and long-term health. edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

New hope for Duchenne muscular dystrophy💙 Our team identified DG9, a peptide that boosts delivery of exon-skipping therapy to the heart — a key unmet need in DMD. This approach restored cardiac & skeletal muscle function in mice. www.ualberta.ca/en/medicine/... @wchriuofa.bsky.social

WCHRI member Tehseen Ladha and other infectious disease experts say the province’s new approach to COVID-19 vaccination puts Albertans at greater risk. Read more: edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

🎉 Congratulations to our graduate student Umme Sabrina Haque on receiving the prestigious WCHRI Graduate Studentship! Her work in medical genetics is helping advance therapies for neuromuscular disorders that affect children. @wchriuofa.bsky.social www.wchri.org/our-impact/s...

June #TopRead from @ualberta.bsky.social and @wchriuofa.bsky.social found distinct gene expression profiles in CD71+ erythroid cells at various developmental stages, suggesting a critical role for Gal-3 in modulating erythropoiesis and enhancing immunoregulation. Read more: ow.ly/L8uv50WiiFm.

🎉 Meet the winners of the 2025 @pwhrcanada.bsky.social Mid-Career Excellence in Women’s Health Research Award: 🔬 Dr. Fairbrother (Women’s Health Research Institute) 🧭 Dr. Montesanti (WCHRI) 💡 Dr. Eder (Women's College Hospital) 💬 Dr. Rosen (IWK Health) ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/PWHRaward

When standard genetic tests failed, the Translational Genomics Hub (TGH) stepped in to solve a rare, complex case. Read more about the TGH’s @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research: ar.wchri.org/unlocking-ge... #WCHRIAR2025

Work with Maskwacîs men’s support group highlights the power of community-led research and Cree ways of knowing. Read more about trainee Adam Purificati-Fuñe and his @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research: ar.wchri.org/deadly-dads-... #WCHRIAR2025

Bo Cao, WCHRI member, is using machine learning to predict future opioid overdose cases. A new computational model could support earlier outreach and inform data-driven public health planning. www.ualberta.ca/en/medicine/...

Researcher Andrea Haqq oversees the Edmonton sites of an international study of mothers with diabetes and their children that aims to improve health outcomes for both. Read more the @stollerykids.bsky.social -funded research: ar.wchri.org/building-hea... #WCHRIAR2025

WCHRI member Maria Ioannou delves into the unexplored world of lipid droplets and their potential to improve outcomes for infants with brain damage. Read more about Ioannou’s @stollerykids.bsky.social -supported research: ar.wchri.org/the-fatty-fr... #WCHRIAR2025

Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. Through continual innovation, WCHRI researchers are illuminating the path toward a healthier future for women and children. We are lighting the way! Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report: ar.wchri.org/ #WCHRIAR2025

read the important and amazing work done by WCHRI!! #WCHRIAR2025

So great to read about the research being done by my fellow @wchriuofa.bsky.social members in the 2024-2025 annual report, Lighting the Way! #WCHRIAR2025

WCHRI members are doing amazing things and I can honestly say WCHRI fosters one of the best environments to do perinatal research in the world. Check out what they did this year!

Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. Through continual innovation, WCHRI researchers are illuminating the path toward a healthier future for women and children. We are lighting the way! Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report: ar.wchri.org/ #WCHRIAR2025

One of the major partners supporting our world-class reserachers in the Department fo Cell Biology @ualberta.bsky.social is the Women's Children's Health Reserach Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social See how in their 2024-2025 annual report. #WCHRIAR2025 ar.wchri.org

New research: Women with asthma, particularly active asthma, are at higher risk for preterm birth, low birth weight, & C-section. These findings highlight the need for improved asthma monitoring & management during pregnancy. @wchriuofa.bsky.social Read here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Dr. Padma Kaul will lead a #OneChildEveryChild program exploring how clinical, genetic, socio-economic, & behavioral factors impact neonatal & early childhood outcomes following pregnancy complications. @wchriuofa.bsky.social Read more about the OCEC initiative ⬇️ www.ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgar...

Overdose deaths are declining across North America, following trends in Alberta & BC. WCHRI member Elaine Hyshka (@ehyshka.bsky.social) continues to advocate for evidence-based public health approaches. www.thestar.com/news/gta/ove...

WCHRI member Anne Hicks reminds us that poor air quality has lasting impacts on kids’ lung health — and the cleaner the air, the healthier the child. Read more on @cbcnews-rss.bsky.social: www.cbc.ca/news/climate...

Contraception access = health, autonomy & opportunity. Yet, too many Albertans face barriers. The #ShiningTheLight report by the Alberta Women's Health Foundation reveals key gaps & solutions. Read the report: www.albertawomenshealthfoundation.org/our-impact/s...

Congrats to @ualbertanursing.bsky.social and Dean Shannon Scott for ranking 14th worldwide in the QS subject rankings. A testament to the faculty’s excellence in training top nurses and addressing healthcare gaps. Read more: www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...

Repeated infections raise the risk of long COVID, and now that testing is less accessible, it’s getting tougher to confirm a diagnosis, says WCHRI member Grace Lam. Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

WCHRI member Shannon Scott is leading @ualbertanursing.bsky.social efforts to boost Indigenous enrollment and hands-on training in rural areas, creating a pipeline of nurses for underserved communities. Read more: www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...

WCHRI member Margie Davenport confirmed that high-intensity resistance training is safe during pregnancy. Their findings could lead to updated guidelines for expectant moms. Read more about the Alberta Women's Health Foundation-funded research: www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...

Alberta declares March as #WomensHealthResearchMonth! Alberta Women's Health Foundation raised over $500K at the first-ever Luminaries Luncheon to support vital women's health research by WCHRI members. Read more: www.wchri.org/our-impact/s...

WCHRI members Carla Prado, Catherine Field and Andrea Haqq found that restoring the gut microbiome may help reduce diabetes and heart disease risks. Read more about the Alberta Women's Health Foundation-funded research: www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...

Afsaneh Lavasanifar and Frank Wuest, WCHRI members, have created a method that uses an antibody and radioactive isotope to track tumors more precisely and monitor treatment effectiveness. Read more: www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...

Toshifumi Yokota, WCHRI member, and a team have developed a molecule that bypasses genetic mutations to restore a crucial muscle-repairing protein. This could be life-changing for those with muscular dystrophy. Read about @stollerykids.bsky.social-funded research: www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...

Indigenous grandmothers are sharing traditional teachings with new moms, thanks to an initiative led by Stephanie Montesanti, WCHRI member. Listen to the interview on @cbcnews-rss.bsky.social: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

WCHRI trainee Jad-Julian Rachid investigates how iron deficiency and high blood pressure during pregnancy impact women's heart health. Read more: www.ualberta.ca/en/medicine/...?

Todd Alexander, WCHRI member, is leading groundbreaking research on kidney stone therapies — thanks to strong partnerships and research support of a WCHRI Bridge Grant Program. With full funding from CIHR, his work is shaping the future of targeted treatments. www.ualberta.ca/en/the-quad/...

Exercise isn't one-size-fits-all for cancer patients. A new framework by WCHRI member Margaret McNeely and her team is helping clinicians integrate exercise into treatment at the right time to maximize benefits and minimize risks. Read more: www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202... @ualbertaksr.bsky.social

Talking about sex and puberty can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be. Neelam Punjani and her team are working with parents and youth to develop proactive messages that make these conversations easier. Listen to the full story on @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Urine testing may offer a faster, cheaper & less invasive way to diagnose mitochondrial disorders, thanks to a study by WCHRI member Saadet Andrews and graduate student Anastasia Ambrose. Read more about the @stollerykids.bsky.social-funded research: www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...

WCHRI member Colleen Norris and Alberta Women's Health Foundation CEO Sharlene Rutherford share details about the first-ever Alberta Women’s Health Foundation Luminaries Luncheon. This event highlights innovative research and its impact from lab to life. Learn more: globalnews.ca/video/110289...

WCHRI member Lia Daniels is transforming classroom assessments. Applying motivation and emotion principles, she’s redesigning tests, essays, and evaluations to reduce stress and foster a more supportive learning environment. Read more: www.ualberta.ca/en/the-quad/...

#ICYMI WCHRI members Sofia Ahmed, Colleen Norris, and Jane Schulz joined Ryan Jespersen on Real Talk for a roundtable discussing women's health research's past, present, and future ahead of the March 7 Luminaries Luncheon. Watch on @realtalkrj.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1EI...

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