News and Events
CBC News: Meet the women trying to make Punjabi medical translations more culturally appropriate
CBC News featured GCI member Dr. Lesa Dawson, together with Jessie Kaur Lehail and Dr. ...Read More
Closing the gap in accessible prevention & survivorship care
The scars of cancer prevention interventions and treatment are real, and not always visible. As ...Read More
Tuesday Tidbits: What do Long-term Ovarian Cancer Survivors Have in Common?
Our biweekly trainee-led series, Tuesday Tidbits, is back! This week, we are highlighting a study ...Read More
Season 6 of the GOSH Podcast Is Here
Season Premiere: Living as a Previvor: a BRCA 2 Story Our new co-host Sabrina sits ...Read More
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Ovarian cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide with 320,000 new cases diagnosed each ...Read More
AI in Gynecologic Cancer Research: Common Questions Answered (GCI x AI in Medicine FAQ Sessions)
The GCI and AIM LAB are teaming up to explore how AI is advancing gynecologic ...Read More
Catalysts for Change
Our team is filled with innovators whose passion drives meaningful progress in gynecologic cancer research. ...Read More
Is less more? Maximizing Outcomes by Tailoring Treatments to Patients: Oncofertility and Oncomenopause
In a recent publication, Dr. Janice Kwon discusses the importance of evaluating existing standards of ...Read More
eSense Cancer: Digital Sexual Health Support for Gynecologic Cancer Survivors
Both cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness-based therapies have been shown to improve sexual health and well-being. However, ...Read More
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month – Our Bold Vision
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Our team is at the forefront of global innovation, ...Read More
Dr. Lesa Dawson awarded Genome BC’s Societal Issues Grant
Congratulations to Dr. Lesa Dawson and team for their recent success in Genome British Columbia’s ...Read More
Survivor Advisor: Advancing Cancer Survivorship Care through Digital Innovation
With the support of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), MD Financial Management Inc. and Scotiabank ...Read More
Gynecologic Cancer Research Award 2025 Recipients
Six applicant teams have been recognized for research excellence with GCI’s 2025 Gynecologic Cancer Research ...Read More
Fertility: The Complexities of Navigating Survivorship, Unseen Loss, and Hope — Featuring Nicole Keay
April 20–26 is National Fertility Awareness Week– a nationwide movement dedicated to breaking the silence, ...Read More
Nancy McKinstry Trainee Excellence Award 2024 Recipients
Nancy McKinstry, former Vancouver investment advisor and vice president at Odlum Brown, embarks on what ...Read More
GCI Trainee Research Day 2024: Where Research & Knowledge Translation Meets
The Gynecologic Cancer Initiative (GCI) was thrilled to host another immensely successful GCI Trainee Research ...Read More
GCI Scientists discover high-risk subset of endometrial cancer– and how to test for it – using AI
A discovery by researchers at the University of British Columbia promises to improve endometrial cancer ...Read More
GCI Trainee Spotlight: Goldman Lam – Directed Studies Student
Goldman is a 5th year Integrated Sciences at the University of British Columbia with a discipline ...Read More
GCI Researchers Invited to Speak in Front of the House of Commons for Gynecologic Cancer Research and Implementation
The House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Health is currently looking to address issues in ...Read More
GCI Staff Spotlight: Emily McKay – GCI Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator
Emily is the Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator for the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative and OVCARE. In her new ...Read More