2026: SHAPE at the National Women’s Health Summit in Toronto
In March, the Pan-Canadian Women’s Health Coalition (PCWHC) co-hosted the National Women’s Health Summit in Toronto convening over 370 researchers, clinicians, advocates, and individuals with lived experience to advance priorities in women’s health. SHAPE members played a central role in shaping these discussions: Dr. Philippa Bridge-Cook, spoke to lived experience and care navigation for endometriosis, […]
2025: SHAPE Patient-Driven Sexual Health Research
This grand rounds presentation highlighted how patient partners, clinicians, researchers, and NGOs collaborate to advance sexual health research and care. The session was attended by 38 clinicians, academics, educators, and policy experts. The talk was led by Hub members, including the Principal Investigator, Clinician Principal Investigator, NGO partner SIECCAN, a healthcare provider, and three trainees.
2025: SHAPE – Applications of Knowledge Mobilization for Research Impact
This talk focused on Knowledge Mobilization frameworks and real-world applications. Highlighted patient-oriented approaches to developing resources, setting research priorities, and creating tools that support SD/GPP care.
2025: SHAPE – Launch of the SD/GPP Resource Portal
The World Sexual Health Day event hosted by the Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) on September 4, 2025, marked the official launch of the SHAPE Resource Portal. The portal, hosted by our NGO partner SIECCAN, is now live. It provides evidence-based resources on sexual difficulties and genito-pelvic pain (SD/GPP) in English and French. The site […]
2025: SHAPE – What Healthcare Providers Need to Know about Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction
Watch SHAPE Hub member Yassie Pirani deliver a talk titled Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD): Antidepressants and sustained genital numbness – What Healthcare and Public Health Practitioners Need to Know. This talk is informed by findings from a recent study, Frequency of self-reported persistent post-treatment genital hypoesthesia among past antidepressant users: a cross-sectional survey of sexual […]
2024: SHAPE Clinical Training – Introduction to Sexual Dysfunction & Genito-Pelvic Pain
This clinical training session provides an introduction to sexual dysfunction and genito-pelvic pain. Presented by Dr. Lori Brotto, SHAPE Hub Principal Investigator, and Dr. Melanie Altas, SHAPE Hub Clinical Lead, the session covers the prevalence and impact of sexual dysfunction, common clinical presentations, approaches to assessment, and evidence-based treatment options. This recording is intended for […]
2024: SHAPE – Research Priority Setting with Indigenous Women & Two-Spirit People
Alyssa Campbell joined the SHAPE Hub through the UBC seed2STEM summer research program, a paid internship designed to increase Indigenous youth participation in STEM fields. During her six-week placement, Alyssa played a key role in supporting participant recruitment for the Indigenous Women and 2S People Research Priority Setting project. She contributed to outreach efforts, helped […]
2024: SHAPE Knowledge Mobilization Workshop
Knowledge exchange and mobilization (KxM) is a process in which researchers and knowledge partners collaborate on research to share ideas, evidence, and expertise to inform policies, practices, public dialogue, and drive positive societal change. This two-part workshop will introduce key terminology, discuss its purpose, and explore diverse strategies to bridge research evidence with real-world impact. […]
