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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.

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Anastassia Voronova @amvoronova.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Thank you again for this recognition and for supporting Canada’s future! Cc @wchriuofa.bsky.social @ualberta.bsky.social
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Toshi Yokota @tyokota.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Congratulations to Harry from our lab for receiving the Oral Presentation Award at the 2025 WCHRI Research Day! His talk, “Customized exon skipping therapy to treat a young boy with DMD” highlights the promise of precision antisense therapy for rare diseases. @wchriuofa.bsky.social
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
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...
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'We need to be proactive, not reactive': Wildfire smoke from N.W.T. blankets northern Alberta
Northern Alberta and the province's capital have been blanketed by wildfire smoke largely coming from fires in Fort Providence.
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Toshi Yokota @tyokota.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
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
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Researchers build on a breakthrough in treating muscular dystrophy
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
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...
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Opinion: 'New approach' to COVID shots puts Albertans at risk
This “New Approach” is either a massive failure to plan or an actual plan to fail.
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Toshi Yokota @tyokota.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
🎉 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...
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Psychology graduate student explores link between social media and youth mental health through WCHRI support – WCHRI
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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The Journal of Immunology @jimmunol.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
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.
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Galectin-3 regulates erythropoiesis and enhances the immunoregulatory properties of CD71+ erythroid cells across developmental stages
The Editors have selected this article as a highlight of the issue.
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Partnership for Women's Health Research Canada @pwhrcanada.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
🎉 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
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
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
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
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/...
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U of A researchers use machine learning to predict future opioid overdose cases
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
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
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
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
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
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
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Lighting the Way | 2024-2025 Annual Report
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. While true transformation requires both patience and vision, each breakthrough brings us closer to our goal.
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Yao Zheng @inpurier.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
read the important and amazing work done by WCHRI!! #WCHRIAR2025
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Dr. Samina Ali @painmatters.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
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
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Meghan Riddell @meghanriddell.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
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!
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
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
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Lighting the Way | 2024-2025 Annual Report
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. While true transformation requires both patience and vision, each breakthrough brings us closer to our goal.
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Andrew Simmonds 🇨🇦 @simmondlab.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
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
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Lighting the Way | 2024-2025 Annual Report
Research not only saves lives, it ignites hope. While true transformation requires both patience and vision, each breakthrough brings us closer to our goal.
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Canadian VIGOUR Centre @cvcualberta.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
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...
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Canadian VIGOUR Centre @cvcualberta.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
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...
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UCalgary experts investigate effects of climate change on child health, and possible solutions
Transdisciplinary project one of six research programs announced by One Child Every Child initiative
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
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...
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
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...
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After an epic year of wildfires, Canada's air isn't as clean as it used to be | CBC News
A new report finds that last year's unprecedented wildfire season made Canada's air quality up to three times worse than the World Health Organization's recommended safe levels. As climate change sets...
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
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...
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
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...
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U of A’s strong subjects make gains in latest QS rankings
The University of Alberta has 18 subjects ranked in the Top 100 and four in the Top 20 globally, according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
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/...
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Five years later, COVID-19 continues to leave its mark on Albertans | CBC News
Five years after the province identified its first COVID-19 case, experts are urging Albertans not to forget about those still struggling with its devastating impacts.
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
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...
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Nursing program sees surge in rural placements and enrolment
The Faculty of Nursing is making strides to address the shortage of rural nurses by recruiting and retaining rural and Indigenous students, supporting them while at school and giving them more hands-o...
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
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...
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Study confirms safety of high-intensity resistance training during pregnancy
New research challenges existing guidelines that discourage high-intensity resistance exercise during pregnancy, providing evidence that it can be well tolerated by both the mother and fetus.
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
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...
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Alberta declares March as Women's Health Research Month – WCHRI
Landmark declaration comes as AWHF’s inaugural Luminaries Luncheon raises more than $500K for vital research.
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
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...
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Traditional diet shows promise for modern gut health
By mimicking a traditional, non-industrialized diet, researchers have shown it's possible to restore damage to the gut and improve health.
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
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...
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New imaging test could improve how we diagnose and treat lung cancer
Researchers have developed a new molecular imaging test that combines an antibody therapy with a radioactive isotope to improve diagnosis and monitoring of lung cancer.
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
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...
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Gene therapy shows promise for treating rare muscle disease
A U of A research team has taken the first step toward proving its innovative gene therapy can successfully treat a rare genetic condition called dysferlinopathy that impairs the body’s ability to rep...
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
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-...
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
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/...?
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
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/...
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College Corner: The Power of Partnership
The support offered by the VPRI, Colleges and RPNet is driving research excellence.
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
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
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Exercise prescription isn’t one-size-fits-all for cancer patients
A new framework developed by a team including two leading U of A researchers aims to help clinicians prescribe exercise plans that maximize benefits and minimize risks for cancer patients.
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
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-...
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
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...
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Research shows path to easier diagnosis of mitochondrial disorders
New research at the University of Alberta may make it easier to diagnose primary mitochondrial disorders — serious diseases that disrupt the body’s energy supply.
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
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...
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Women’s health at the forefront of upcoming luncheon | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Women’s health at the forefront of upcoming luncheon Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
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/...
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Innovator Spotlight: Lia Daniels
Educational psychologist Lia Daniels says by applying principles of motivation and emotion, tests, essays, labs and other classroom assessments could be redesigned to enhance student well-being.
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
#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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Canada v. USA // Future of Women’s Health
YouTube video by Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Welcome to the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute! Follow us for unique new content as we collaborate with researchers, trainees and our partners. #women #children #health #research
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Women and Children's Health Research Institute @wchriuofa.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Welcome to the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute! Follow us for unique new content as we collaborate with researchers, trainees and our partners. #women #children #health #research
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