Communications@womenshealthresearchcluster.com (Liisa Galea)

Shows

$Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S3E6: Why Your Period is a Vital Sign with Dr. Sofia AhmedDr. Sofia Ahmed, nephrologist, clinician scientist, and Academic Lead of Women’s Health Research at the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI), joins us on this episode to discuss why the menstrual cycle is a vital sign and how women’s health extends far beyond reproductive health. She explains why kidney and heart health are closely linked, and areas of study where research falls behind. Dr. Ahmed also talks about how political shifts are threatening progress in sex and gender research. Host: Dr. Liisa Galea Editor: Dr. Andrew McGovern Producer: Dr. Andrew McGovern Music by Dr. Andrew McGovern New ep...

2025-11-1243 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S3E5: How Birth Control Impacts Our Mood with Dr. Inger Sundström PoromaaDr. Inger Sundström Poromaa, gynecologist and professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Uppsala University, joins us on this episode to unpack how hormones affect mental health across the lifespan. She explains why some people are more sensitive to hormonal changes, how birth control and menopause can affect mood, and why blood tests don’t tell the full story. Dr. Sundström Poromaa also shares empowering tips for women struggling with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Host: Dr. Liisa Galea Editor: Dr. Andrew McGovern Producer: Dr. Andrew McGovern Music by Dr. Andrew McGovern New episodes of Women’s Health Interrupted will be availa...

2025-11-0536 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S3E4 Why Women Have More Severe Strokes Than Men with Dr. Farida SohrabjiDr. Farida Sohrabji, Professor and Director of Women’s Health in Neuroscience at Texas Agricultural & Mechanical University, joins us on this episode to discuss the science of stroke, and the role of sex differences in brain health. She explains why women often experience more severe strokes later in life compared to men, the complex role of estrogen in stroke, and how gut health influences stroke outcomes. Farida also reflects on her journey as one of the early champions of women’s health in neuroscience. Host: Dr. Liisa Galea Editor: Dr. Andrew McGovern Producer: Dr. Andrew McGovern Music by Dr. Andrew McGo...

2025-10-2942 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S3 E3 Menopause Myths That Keep Women Suffering with Shirley WeirShirley Weir, founder of Menopause Chicks, joins us on this episode to discuss why menopause is still so misunderstood, and how we can replace confusion with confidence. She shares menopause myths, the symptoms that catch people off guard, and her perspective on the term “bothersome symptoms”. Shirley also talks about how to encourage more collaborative conversations between patients and healthcare providers. Host: Dr. Liisa Galea Editor: Dr. Andrew McGovern Producer: Dr. Andrew McGovern Music by Dr. Andrew McGovern New episodes of Women’s Health Interrupted will be available every Wednesday. Please rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast wherever you find y...

2025-10-2234 min $Let\'s Talk About Women$

Let's Talk About Women Let's Talk With Young Researchers: Romina Garcia de leonLet's Talk WITH Young Researchers: our podcast sideline in which we give the word to young researchers in the field of women's mental health!In this episode, meet Romina Garcia de leon, PhD researcher at the Institute of Medical Sciences at the University of Toronto and part of the Laboratory of Behavioural Neuroendocrinology at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, where she works under the supervision of the one-and-only Dr. Liisa Galea.We discuss Romina's preclinical research on the heterogeneity of peripartum depression and the role hormones and immune signaling...

2025-10-1645 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S3E2 How to Turn Women's Health Research Into Reality with Rachel BartholomewRachel Bartholomew, founder and CEO of Hyivy Health and founder of Femtech Canada, joins us on this episode to discuss how femtech innovation is redefining women’s health. She explains the value of innovation in the women’s health landscape, shares tips for dealing with rejection, and discusses how governments can accelerate moving from research to the real world. Rachel also explores how researchers and tech entrepreneurs can collaborate to bring solutions to patients faster. Host: Dr. Liisa Galea Editor: Dr. Andrew McGovern Producer: Dr. Andrew McGovern Music by Dr. Andrew McGovern New episodes of Women’s Health Interrupted will be ava...

2025-10-1535 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S3E1 How Medical Research Ignores Half the Population with Dr. Cat BohannonDr. Cat Bohannon, researcher and author, joins us on this episode to unpack how default assumptions in science have sidelined female bodies and what’s at stake when women’s biology and gendered experiences remain under-researched. She explains how men’s health benefits from women’s health research, the importance of a bio-psycho-social approach, and discusses the history of breastfeeding. Cat also talks about what she learned writing her book Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution.Guest: Dr. Cat Bohannon Host: Dr. Liisa GaleaEditor: Dr. Andrew...

2025-10-1550 min

Mind Full: The Canadian Psychological Association podcast Improving representation in science and in research: womenmind with Dr. Liisa GaleaDr. Liisa Galea is a scientific lead for the CAMH (the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) program womenmind™. It’s a community of philanthropists, thought leaders and scientists dedicated to tackling gender disparities in science, and to put the unique needs and experiences of women at the forefront of mental health research. womenmind: https://www.camh.ca/en/get-involved/join-the-cause/womenmind Women's Health Research Cluster: https://womenshealthresearchcluster.com/ Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/frontiers-in-neuroendocrinology Organization for the Study of Sex Differences: https://www.ossdweb.org/ Canadian Organization for Gender and Sex Research: https://www.cogsresearch.ca/

2025-03-1153 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S2 E11: Breaking the Stigma Around Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - Kiran MannKiran Mann joins us on this episode to discuss pelvic floor dysfunction and breaking stigmas. She explains what pelvic floor dysfunction is, how common it is and useful tips if you do have it. Kiran will also talk about the Be Pelvic Health Aware campaign – aimed to help those with this dysfunction feel comfortable talking to their healthcare providers and support systems. Guest: Kiran Mann Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra Music: "A Way to You" by Nick Petrov licensed via Premium Beat Special Thanks: UBC Medicine Learning Network, the UBC Work Learn program & WHRC do...

2024-07-1017 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S2 E10: Domperidone for Low Milk Supply: Is it Safe? - Dr. Janet Currie & Dr. Suzanne Hetzel CampbellDomperidone is a dopamine blocker that is being increasingly prescribed off-label in British Columbia and other provinces to treat low milk supply. In this episode of Women’s Health Interrupted, we are joined by Dr. Janet Currie and Dr. Suzanne Hetzel Campbell to address the effects of Domperidone on breast feeding mothers. They will also be discussing criticisms, research and areas of development around it. Guest: Dr. Janet Currie and Dr. Suzanne Hetzel Campbell Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra Music: "A Way to You" by Nick Petrov licensed via Premium Beat Special Thanks: UBC Me...

2024-06-1235 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S2 E9: This is How You Can Improve Your Quality of Life - Dr. Debra AndersonIn this episode of Women’s Health Interrupted, we are joined by Dr. Debra Anderson to discuss how you can improve your quality of life. Dr. Anderson delves into health behaviours like diet sleep, stress, exercise, and other lifestyle choices that can impact your quality of life, especially for women. She will specifically address how this can improve your life if you are dealing with a chronic disease like cancer, heart disease or diabetes. Guest: Dr. Debra Anderson Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra Music: "A Way to You" by Nick Petrov licensed via Premium Be...

2024-05-0822 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S2 E8: How Does Menopause Affect the Brain? - Dr. Claudia BarthDr. Claudia Barth is joining us to discuss the possible link between your brain health and menopause. She addresses how changes to your estrogen levels during menopause may be causing cognitive declines. Dr. Barth will also address other issues and things you can do to keep your brain healthy when going through menopause – and how to help other women during this period in their lives. Guest: Dr. Claudia Barth Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra Music: "A Way to You" by Nick Petrov licensed via Premium Beat Special Thanks: UBC Medicine Learning Network, the UBC Wo...

2024-04-1015 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S2 E7: Mommy Brain: It’s Not Just in Your Head - Dr. Ann-Marie de LangeIn this week’s episode of Women’s Health Interrupted, we are joined by Dr. Ann-Marie De Lange, to discuss pregnancy and brain health, also referred to as “mommy brain.” Dr. De Lange will delve into how pregnancy may have long-lasting impacts on the brain and what processes go on in the brain when you give birth. She will also address what women can do to improve their brain health and address many of these issues when getting pregnant. Guest: Dr. Ann-Marie De Lange Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra Music: "A Way to You" by Nick...

2024-03-1318 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S2 E6: Exclusion of Women from Health Research: Then and Now - Amanda Namchuk & Tallinn SplinterAmanda Namchuk and Tallinn Splinter will join us in this episode to discuss the exclusion of women from health research and how that has impacted us in the past, present and foreseeable future. They discuss how a lack of research on women and their bodies has led to a gap in research on sex and gender. Amanda and Tallinn will also go over how to better address this gap both on an individual and systemic level. Guest: Amanda Namchuk and Tallinn Splinter Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra Music: "A Way to You" by Nick...

2024-02-1420 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S2 E5: Housing and Health Barriers Faced by 2SLGBTQ+ Youth - Dr. Alex AbramovichIn this episode, Dr. Alex Abramovich will be highlighting the barriers that 2SLGBTQ+ youth face when accessing housing and health services. He will discuss how the issue of safety comes into place and how important it is for 2SLGBTQ+ youth to feel like they can be their full authentic selves when choosing different programs. Guest: Dr. Alex Abramovich Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra Music: "A Way to You" by Nick Petrov licensed via Premium Beat Special Thanks: UBC Medicine Learning Network, the UBC Work Learn program & WHRC donors New episodes of Women’s Health In...

2024-01-3120 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S2 E4: Abortion Rights with Precarious Immigration Status - Dr. Lindsay LariosIn this episode of Women’s Health Interrupted we are joined by Dr. Lindsay Larios to discuss reproductive care in Canada when you have a precarious immigration status. Dr. Larios addresses our questions related to how abortion and reproductive care rights work in a healthcare system that often discriminates against marginalized groups. SUBJECT/HOST CREDITS: Guest: Dr. Lindsay Larios Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra MUSIC CREDITS: A Way to You by Nick Petrov SPECIAL THANKS: UBC Medicine Learning Network, the UBC Work Learn program & WHRC donors ANY ADDITIONAL CREDITS/NOTES: New episodes of Women’s He...

2023-12-1321 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S2 E3: All You Need to Know about Gynecological CancerIn this episode, we are joined by Nicole Keay and Stephanie Lam from The Gynecologic Cancer Initiative. Nicole and Stephanie co-host the Gynecologic Oncology Sharing Hub (GOSH) podcast. They joined us to discuss all things gynecological cancer from what it is, to treatments, and how to support patients or survivors. You will also hear about new initiatives based in B.C. that the Gynecological Cancer Initiative and the GOSH Podcast are working.Guests: Nicole Keay & Stephanie LamHost(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah WilliscraftEditor: Negin Nia & Chhavi MehraMusic: "A Way...

2023-11-0920 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S2 E2: Why are Women's Cardiovascular Concerns Often Downplayed?In this episode, we spoke to Dr. Najah Adreak, who brought her expertise to discuss the knowledge gaps in women’s heart health. In this episode, she will go over the risk factor, diagnosis and treatment for women’s cardiovascular concerns. Dr. Adreak will also address the long-standing knowledge gaps in women’s cardiovascular health. She delves into how health research is often solely based on male bodies and how this impacts female patients today.New episodes of Women’s Health Interrupted will be available the second Wednesday of each month. Please rate, review, and subscribe to our podc...

2023-10-1116 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea S2 E1: Cultivating Female Sexual Desire through Mindfulness - Dr. Lori BrottoDr. Lori Brotto joins us in the first episode of Season 2 to discuss cultivating female sexual health and empowerment. She addresses myths, sex research and other historical issues that may impact why many women may experience sexual concerns today. Dr. Brotto will go over how one can cultivate sexual desire through interventions, mindfulness and female empowerment. Dr. Lori Brotto is a professor in the UBC Department of Gynecology, a registered psychologist in Vancouver, and executive director of the Women’s Health Research Institute of BC. She received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Briti...

2023-09-1321 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea Field Trip EP 5: How Women’s Socio-Economic Status Correlates with IPV?In this episode, Dr. Siwan Anderson talks about how women’s socio-economic status strongly correlates with their health outcomes, especially Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Dr. Anderson discusses some interesting findings in her research on how women are less likely to suffer abuse if they have access to a share of the household. Her current research looks at the women’s relationships with power in the household and how religious and cultural norms come into play in this context. Links to resources mentioned in this episode/further reading material:"Intimate Partner Violence and Female Property Rights" Nature...

2023-01-1116 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea Field Trip EP 4: Social and Behavioural EpidemiologyIn the fourth episode of our mini series, we talk to Dr. Kiffer Card about social and behavioural determinants of health and how healthcare researchers can improve the study of these determinants. Dr. Card discusses the historical failures of governments and researchers to provide adequate care for marginalized communities and how his work aims to begin filling those gaps. Links to resources mentioned in this episode/further reading material:What public health interventions do people in Canada prefer to fund? A discrete choice experimentDBSS S2E10: Stay Social, Stay Healthy - Kiffer C...

2022-12-1419 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea Field Trip EP 3: How Migration Status Impacts Health and Healthcare of Refugees?In this episode of our mini-series, we talk to Dr. Elif Sari about how the notion of “becoming sick” is related to people’s migration experiences, especially those who are part of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. Dr. Sari discusses how this notion is rooted in the idea of harsh working environments and discriminatory practices of healthcare. She also addressed how both of these factors contribute to the emotional and physical wellbeing of these people. Guest bio:Dr. Elif Sari is a queer feminist anthropologist, a new faculty member in the UBC Department of Anthropology, and an unin...

2022-11-0920 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea Field Trip EP 2: The Impacts of Gender and Intersectionality on Health PolicyIn the second episode of our mini series, we talk to Dr. Veena Sriram about the role of power structures, such as gender, in global healthcare systems and policies. She highlights the importance of interdisciplinary study between public health and social sciences to better critically analyze healthcare systems.Resources Discussed:Veena’s papers that questions were based on: Introduction to “Recontextualizing Physician Associations: Revisiting Context, Scope, Methodology”Heroes on Strike: Trends in Global Health Worker Protests During COVID-1910 best resources on power in health policy and systems in low- and middle-income countriesResource Veena g...

2022-10-1318 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea Field Trip EP 1: What Does Justice Mean for Women who Seek Reparations?In the first episode of our mini-series, we talk to Dr. Ketty Anyeko about how economic barriers prevent many women from seeking justice and reparations in their lives. She discusses storytelling as a powerful tool for many women who have experienced sexual violence in Northern Uganda and the importance of listening to the community. Resources Discussed:Storytelling and Peacebuilding: Lessons from Northern Uganda‘The Cooling of Hearts’: Community Truth-Telling in Northern UgandaChild tracing: locating the paternal homes of “children born of war”Improving Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Africa Important Organizati...

2022-09-1420 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea Field Trip mini-series TrailerWe’re taking a field trip away from our regular Women’s Health Interrupted content to bring you a special mini series!Hosted by Dr. Marina Adshade and Damara Featherstone, this mini-series aims to find out what every women’s health researcher should know about socioeconomic status. Socioeconomic status is a combination of economic factors—like income, education and occupation—and social factors including gender, race, country of origin, and much more. By talking with experts in the arts and humanities, we will get to the bottom of this question, and show how important it is that we all wor...

2022-09-0101 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea How do Oral Contraceptives Impact Your Brain Health?In this week’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Emily Jacobs and Dr. Cailtin Taylor to discuss how oral contraceptives (OC) impact women’s brain health. We break down the science behind oral contraceptives, discover gaps in research, and discuss the need for safer birth control options for women.Rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast on your favourite podcast platform. Don't forget to check out the family of podcasts on the UBC Medicine Learning Network.(C) 2022 UBC Medicine Learning Network Host: Dr. Liisa GaleaEditor: Dr. Andrew McGovern

2022-06-0826 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea The Must-Knows of Dense Breasts & Cancer ScreeningPlease rate, review, subscribe, and share our podcast.In this week’s episode, Rebecca sits down with researcher, Dr. Paula Gordon, and breast cancer survivor and Executive Director of Dense Breasts Canada, Jennie Dale, to break into the science behind breast cancer screening and the importance of early detection practices. We talk about why women with dense breasts are at higher risk for developing more severe forms of breast cancer and what can be done to keep them safe. Links to resources mentioned in this episode:Densebreastscanada.caMyBreastScreening.caD...

2022-05-1117 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea The Gendered Impacts of Drug Policy on WomenPlease subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on your favourite streaming platform.In this week’s episode, Rebecca and Sidney sit down to talk with Dr. Jade Boyd, of the BCCSU to discuss the gendered impacts of drug use and drug policy. They go over some of the ways in which researchers, harm reduction services, and state services could all better support women who use drugs. Dr. Boyd also highlights the intersectional nature of drug use stigma and the need to incorporate research into drug policy.Links to resources mentioned in this episode:Br...

2022-03-0922 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea Advocating for a National Perinatal Mental Health StrategyIn this episode, Rebecca sits down with Jaime Charlebois and Patricia Tomasi, co-Founders of the Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative, which advocates for the treatment of all individuals during preconception, pregnancy, and the postpartum periods. We get into the topic of perinatal mental health and how advocacy platforms can be used to inform policy and to improve perinatal mental health care. Links to resources mentioned in this episode:Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative (CPMHC): https://cpmhc.ca/You Are Not Alone: An anthology of perinatal mental health stories from conception to postpartumA...

2022-02-0923 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea How Does Intimate Partner Violence Impact Women's Brain Health?Content Warning: discussions of partner violence and traumatic brain injury.In this episode, Sidney and Rebecca sit down with Karen Mason and Dr. Paul van Donkelaar, co-founders of SOAR, or Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research - a multi-disciplinary research collaboration between University of British Columbia Okanagan and Kelowna Women’s Shelter. We talk about some of the many ways that intimate partner violence (IPV) can have long term impacts on women’s health - in particular the effects of traumatic brain injury.Rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast on Itunes, Spot...

2022-01-1229 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea The Lack of Information on Perimenopause and MenopauseIn this episode, Sidney and Rebecca sit down with personal trainer, nutrition coach, and best-selling author, Amanda Thebe, to talk about all things menopause. We get into some of the major misconceptions and research gaps around menopause and perimenopause and how it impacts women’s health. We also look at what resources are out there and outline some steps women can take to make this major transition as smooth as possible. Host: Dr. Liisa Galea Editor: Dr. Andrew McGovern Producer: Dr. Andrew McGovern Music by Dr. Andrew McGovern New episodes of Women’s Health Interrupted will be available every Wednesday. Plea...

2021-12-0823 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea What You Didn't Know About Women's Brain HealthIn this episode, Sidney speaks to Dr. Sherri Hayden, a clinical neuropsychologist and assistant professor at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Hayden speaks about the increased risk of neurological and mental health issues among women and the differences in the way that symptoms of these manifest in comparison with men, as well as the lack of clinical research reflecting these sex differences. Dr. Hayden also emphasizes how important it is for women to self-advocate when speaking to health care personnel, and for women in a caregiver position to look after their own mental health and wellbeing. Host: Dr. Liisa...

2021-11-1022 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea How Has COVID-19 Impacted Women's Health?In this episode, Sidney and Rebecca sit down with gender, intersectionality, and health systems expert, Dr. Rosemary Morgan. We dig into how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everything from women's physical and mental health to their professional lives. We also look at how the pandemic has fueled setbacks on gender equality initiatives within our health systems. Plus, Dr. Morgan breaks down what the science has to say about the pandemic's longer term health impacts, where we're still waiting for answers, and what we can do moving forward. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (C) 2010-2020 UBC Medicine...

2021-10-1326 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea Why Focusing on Sex Differences is Not the Full Answer for Better Women’s HealthLinks to the resources mentioned in this episode:“The Research Divide” https://assets.bcwomensfoundation.org/2020/11/02162501/BCWHF-The-Research-Divide-2020.pdf“In Her Words: Women’s Experience with the Healthcare System in BC” https://www.bcwomensfoundation.org/inherwords/ "Ms.Understood: Women’s hearts are victims of a system that is ill-equipped to diagnose, treat and support them"https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/pdf-files/canada/2018-heart-month/hs_2018-heart-report_en.ashx Biographies:Dr. Liisa Galea is a Professor in the Department of Psychology, Health Advisor to VPRI, member of the Centre for Brai...

2021-08-1147 min $Women\'s Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea$

Women's Health Interrupted with Dr. Liisa Galea Women's Health Interrupted debuts Wed Aug 11thWomen’s Health Interrupted explores women’s health across four overarching and multidisciplinary themes: general health and wellness, brain health, socio-cultural determinants of health as well as politics, policy and advocacy. The podcast debuts Wed Aug 11th on the UBC Medicine Learning Network and will be available every second Wednesday of the month thereafter. Subscribe now! (C) 2021 UBC Medicine Learning Network Host: Dr. Liisa Galea Editor: Dr. Andrew McGovern Producer: Dr. Andrew McGovern Music by Dr. Andrew McGovern New episodes of Women’s Health Interrupted will be available every Wednesday. Please rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast wherever you find y...

2021-07-1301 min