The 1st Advanced Workshop on Gynecologic Laparoscopic Anatomy and Surgical Treatment of Apical Prolapse, Chaired by Dr. Fariba Mohtashami
December 4, 2017
Fundamentals of surgery, including laparoscopic anatomy, dissection, and suturing, were recently reviewed at the “1st Advanced Workshop on Gynecologic Laparoscopic Anatomy and Surgical Treatment of Apical Prolapse” at UBC on Sep 29-30, 2017. This two-day MOC Section 3-accredited workshop, organized and chaired by Dr. Fariba Mohtashami brought together a cohort of local and highly selected […] Read More >
Dr. Peter Leung Wins Western University Alumni of Distinction Award
November 15, 2017
Dr. Peter Leung was recently recognized by the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University with the prestigious 2017 Alumni of Distinction Award for Excellence in Basic Science Research. Dr. Leung earned his PhD at Western in 1979. He is pictured at the ceremony with his wife Lisa Leung and son, Aden […] Read More >
Feature Researcher – Dr. Sheona Mitchell-Foster
November 1, 2017
Dr. Sheona Mitchell-Foster is an Obstetrician Gynecologist and Assistant Professor with the Northern Medical Program. She completed her undergraduate medical training at the University of Calgary, and her specialty training and Clinical Investigator fellowship in Vancouver at the University of British Columbia. Sheona also holds a Masters of Public Health degree from John Hopkins Bloomberg School […] Read More >
Feature Researcher: Dr. Stephanie Fisher
October 3, 2017
Dr. Stephanie Fisher is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of General Obstetrics & Gynaecology. For four years Dr. Fisher was the Medical Director of the Reproductive Medicine Program at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre (BCW), which is comprised of the Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) Clinic and Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic (EPAC). Dr. […] Read More >
Gyne Oncology Research Award Recipients Announced
September 25, 2017
The second annual Division of Gynecologic Oncology Awards have just been announced. There were 8 strong applications and three were successful: Principal applicant: Michael Anglesio, PhD Research Mentor: Jessica McAlpine, MD Team: Lien Hoang MD Aline Talhouk PhD Heidi Britton Medical Student Mruganka Kale Medical StudentProject title: ‘Practical methodologies for the identification of Synchronous Endometrial […] Read More >
Dr. Bo Peng selected by the Scientific Program Committee of American Society of Reproductive Medicine “In-Training Award for Research”
August 15, 2017
Dr. Bo Peng is a postdoctoral fellow in our laboratory since December 2014, and his work in the lab covers numerous aspects in the field of female reproductive health such as ectopic pregnancy and endometriosis. He extensively studied the paracrine and autocrine regulation of nerve growth in endometriotic tissues, and notably, he pioneered established a […] Read More >
The International Urogynecologic Association Holds it’s 42nd Annual Congress in Vancouver
July 31, 2017
Urogynaecoloigsts, urologists, gynaecologists, physiotherapists, nurses and scientists from around the world met in Vancouver in late June for the 42nd Congress of the International Urogynecologic Association. The meeting opened on June 24th, during the Canadian celebration of Aboriginal Day, which was marked by a ceremony led by members of the Squamish Nation. The meeting, which […] Read More >
Congratulations to Dr. Sarka Lisonkova on her 2017 MSFHR Scholar Award!
July 18, 2017
On July 17, 2017 the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) announced the funding-award recipients for the Scholar Program and Trainee Program. See the MSFHR announcement. Dr. Sarka Lisonkova was named one of 20 exceptional BC-based health researchers. The MSFHR Scholar Program focuses on “researchers who are building cutting-edge health research programs, training junior […] Read More >
The BC Centre for Vulvar Health website is now up and running!
July 10, 2017
Our website has information about our programs, referral process, health information for patients and patient education handouts. Find us at www.bcvulvarhealth.ca Read More >
Save the Date: Vulvar Health Update May 3 2018 Vancouver
July 10, 2017
We are excited to announce the first BC conference addressing vulvar health! This one day conference was planned with Womens’ Health Care Providers in mind (Primary Care Providers, Gynaecologists, Nurse Practitioners) and will endeavour to provide education in vulvar and vaginal disorders. Areas that will be addressed include: vulvar skin conditions, urogenital symptoms of menopause, […] Read More >