Research should not stay behind journal paywalls or within academic conferences. Join us in transforming women's health research into practical, evidence-based resources that improve understanding and help people navigate conversations about their health and the healthcare system with greater confidence and agency.
Have you wondered…
Why am I feeling this way during my menstrual cycle?
Are these changes related to menopause?
How might hormonal contraception be affecting me?
Why can't I find clear, trustworthy answers?
How do I explain my symptoms to my healthcare provider?
These questions are often met with conflicting information or a lack of research, leading people to turn to misinformation. When interacting with the healthcare system, many leave appointments feeling unheard or unsure how to advocate for themselves.
We entered women's health research because of personal experiences—our own, those of our families, patients, friends, or communities. We encountered unanswered questions, unmet needs, and research gaps that motivated us to pursue this work. By bringing together our overlapping identities as researchers, clinicians, and people with lived experience, we can create resources that are scientifically rigorous, meaningful, and genuinely useful to the public.
Who
We welcome participants from all career stages. As the workshop focuses on identifying and addressing gaps in women's brain health research and healthcare, please draw on your experience as individuals in research, healthcare, and/or lived experience navigating these systems.
This event is planned as a pre-conference event to the CAMH womenmind ™ conference in Toronto, Ontario, though you are welcome to attend even if you are not registered for the CAMH womenmind ™ conference.
What we'll do
During this hackathon, participants will co-design a new public-facing science communication initiative that will become part of the Women's Health Cluster website. Working in interdisciplinary teams, we will:
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