Women & Children's Health Research Institute
@WCHRIUofA
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The Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI) supports research dedicated to improving the health and lives of women and children.
Edmonton, Alberta
Joined July 2017
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. Through continual innovation, WCHRI researchers illuminate the path toward a healthier future for women and children. We are lighting the way! 💡🕯️🔦🔬🌄. Read more in our 2024-2025 annual report:.
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RT @Psych_UAlberta: Our own Jaron Tan (PhD student) and Dr Pan Liu investigate the relationship between social media use, how adolescents p….
wchri.org
From understanding self-perceptions to advancing disease treatments, WCHRI's graduate students are shaping the future of women's and children's health research.
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RT @UAlberta_FoMD: Dr. Toshifumi Yokota's team has identified a peptide that improves the effectiveness of existing treatments for Duchenne….
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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:.@TehseenLadha @UAlberta_FoMD.
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RT @WCHRIUofA: 👉Passionate about research and social media? Be a social media correspondent at WCHRI Research Day on Oct. 22!. Learn more a….
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RT @StolleryKids: Meet Dr. Andrew Mackie! 👋 Dr. Mackie is a Pediatric Cardiologist at the Stollery who specializes in helping kids transiti….
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RT @StolleryKids: Earlier this year, the Stollery earned ChildKind International certification, one of only 22 hospitals in the world 🌍 who….
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RT @CdnCaregiving: By better understanding the needs of Indigenous caregivers, we can build culturally appropriate resources to help more p….
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Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness, caused by damage to light-sensitive cells in the retina & buildup of harmful cellular debris. WCHRI member Brittany Carr is developing better models to understand how it starts and how we can stop it before vision
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RT @ToshifumiYokota: 🎉 Congratulations to our graduate student Umme Sabrina Haque on receiving the prestigious WCHRI Graduate Studentship!….
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From understanding self-perceptions to advancing disease treatments, WCHRI's graduate students are shaping the future of women's and children's health research.
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👉Passionate about research and social media? Be a social media correspondent at WCHRI Research Day on Oct. 22!. Learn more and apply:.
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How does scrolling through Instagram or TikTok 🤳 truly impact teenagers’ minds? WCHRI graduate studentship awardee Jaron Tan is exploring the relationship between social media use and adolescents' self-perception. Tan is among 16 graduate students across three colleges and
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RT @rahfoundation: Just 50 days away 📢. #TheRoyalBall isn’t your typical gala—it’s a celebration of grit, heart, and the untold stories tha….
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RT @UAlberta: How can a heart drug help treat ovarian cancer? . Graduate researcher Matthieu Zolondek shares how their work in the Dyck Lab….
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RT @UAlberta: Step inside the Dyck Lab at the U of A with student researcher Kush as he studies ovarian cancer cells under the microscope a….
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What if the antidote to burnout isn’t just rest — but joy❓. WCHRI member Marghalara Rashid demonstrates how workplace autonomy, positive leadership and strong relationships can enhance the well-being of health-care workers and improve patient care.
ualberta.ca
A U of A team found that promoting joy in medical workplaces — including universities and teaching hospitals — can combat burnout, improve staff retention and improve patient outcomes.
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WCHRI member Colleen Norris (@WomensHearts2) and her team are uncovering how late reproductive hormonal changes impact women’s cardiovascular health. Listen on @CBCradio:.
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WCHRI member Taniya Nagpal’s research highlights the adaptability of KSR graduates and the wide range of jobs they might want to consider. Read more:.
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