Newswise — What is the health status of Canadian women? On March 8th, the entire world celebrates the achievements and progress of women over the last decades. This year, CIHR is highlighting researchers who are devoting their time and energy to female-oriented health research, with a goal of improving the well-being of women around the world.
For Women's International Day, experts from CIHR are available to discuss various health problems that primarily affect women.
Experts:
Nurses working to reduce HIV and manage AIDS among women in lower income countriesDr. Nancy Edwards, Scientific Director of the Institute Population and Public Health (Ottawa)
Women and health at work Dr. Joy Johnson, Scientific Director of the Institute of Gender and Health (Vancouver)
Catching the silent thief: How can women stop osteoporosis from stealing their strong bones? Dr. Jane Aubin, Scientific Director of the Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (Toronto)
Why are certain diets recommended for women only? The impacts of a Mediterranean diet on women versus men Dr. Simone Lemieux, CIHR-funded researcher from Laval University (Quebec)
The influence of past and present relationships on women's sexual responseDr. Rosemary Basson, CIHR-funded researcher from the General Hospital of Vancouver (Vancouver)
Did you know that dietary attitudes may disrupt the menstrual cycle? Dr. Susan Irene Barr, CIHR-funded researcher from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the Government of Canada's agency for health research. CIHR's mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to enable its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened Canadian health-care system. Composed of 13 Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to nearly 12,000 health researchers and trainees across Canada. www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca
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