IGH Scientific Director: Dr. Angela Kaida

Dr. Angela Kaida was appointed Scientific Director of the Institute of Gender and Health at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research effective January 1, 2023. As Scientific Director, Dr. Kaida will develop and advance research and training initiatives that address gender, sex, and health research priorities in Canada while supporting the implementation of CIHR’s Strategic Plan. During Dr. Kaida’s term, the Institute will be based at Simon Fraser University, which is located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

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