Women's Health: Under the Mic-roscope

Join us for an engaging and informative episode as we dive into the important topic of prenatal genetic screening with Alison Castle, a medical genetics physician with expertise in genetics. As genetic technologies continue to advance, prenatal genetic screening plays an increasingly prominent role in pregnancy care and client-centered informed decision-making. In this episode, we break down the d...

Join us in this exciting episode where we sit down and talk with Emily Anne Opala, from the Women’s Health Research Cluster, a group committed to knowledge mobilization in women’s health research. In this episode, we’ll explore the concept of knowledge mobilization in women’s health research, learn about the strategies and techniques for translating research findings into real world practice, and...

Join us for an exciting and informative episode as we dive deep into the critical issue of syphilis in pregnancy with experts, Roisin and Emma, from the Women's Health Research Institutes, Reproductive Infectious Disease Team. In recent years, Canada has seen a troubling rise in syphilis cases, particularly among those of reproductive age, leading to serious health implications for pregnant pe...

In this episode of Women’s Health: Under the Mic-roscope, co-hosts Ananyaa Prabhu and Shreyasi Dutiya delve into the multifaceted world of research on birth control, focusing on its biological and psychological impacts. The discussion begins with an exploration of hormonal contraceptives and their mechanisms, highlighting how they prevent pregnancy by halting ovulation, thickening cervical mucus,...

In the latest episode of Women’s Health: Under the Mic-roscope, co-hosts Brianna and Alessia are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Asheena Khalakdina, the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative and Head of the WHO office in Uzbekistan. With an extensive background in epidemiological research and international public health advisory, Dr. Khalakdina kindly tells us more about the World Health Org...

Join us for today’s episode of Women’s Health: Under the Mic-roscope, dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Our host Sirat welcomes Angela Marlatt, Vice President of Missions and Advocacy at Breast Cancer Canada, for an enlightening discussion on the realities faced by breast cancer patients. With breast cancer being the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women and affecting 1 in 8...

In this fourth, captivating episode of the Women’s Health: Under the Mic-roscope podcast, join co-hosts Rachel and Ruby for an enthralling conversation with Dr. Amy Inkster, whose groundbreaking research on placental DNA allows us to dive into the fascinating world of epigenetics and its profound impact on pregnancy outcomes. Dr. Inkster's research has helped to uncover the complex interplay betwe...

In this third episode of Women's Health: Under the Mic-roscope, we dive deep into the complex world of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with valued researchers Dr. Prior and Kaitlin Nelson. PCOS affects millions of people worldwide, however, it remains widely misunderstood. Dr. Prior and Kailin are thankfully here with us today to shed some light on this often-overlooked condition, providing valua...

In this episode of Women's Health: Under the Mic(roscope), join co-hosts Rachel and Kyana for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Rideout, a dedicated researcher whose innovative work in the field of insulin biology and diabetes mechanisms is reshaping our understanding of these crucial health aspects. Dr. Rideout's laboratory employs animal models to delve into the intricacies of diabet...

In our very first episode of Women’s Health: Under the Mic(roscope), co-hosts Alessia and Amy delve into the nascent and evolving field of gender-diverse health research – how far it has come, what it looks like today, and where it’s headed. Through an exploration of selected scholarly articles and literature reviews, they touch on gender-affirming care and its associated risks, as well as the men...