About the Lab
The Endocrine, Metabolic and Reproductive Advancements (EMBRACE) Women’s Health Research Lab at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Canada aims to enhance reproductive and cardiometabolic health across the life course in individuals affected by reproductive endocrine disorders, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and gestational diabetes.
Our Research
Our team is at the forefront of women’s health research. Through innovative studies, we aim to uncover new diagnostic tools, treatments, and preventative measures.
Throughout the research process, we work closely with people with lived experience and experts from related clinical and research fields.
By participating in or donating to our research program, you are helping to shape the future of women’s health care.
Latest Publications
Impact of bariatric surgery on anthropometric, metabolic, and reproductive outcomes in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Benham JL, Corbett KS, Yamamoto JM, McClurg C, Piltonen T, Yildiz BO, Li R, Mousa A, Tay CT, Spritzer PM, Teede H, Boyle JA, Brown WA. Obesity Reviews. 2024;25(6):e13737.
Polycystic ovary syndrome and type 1 diabetes in pregnancy
Dolatabadi S, Yamamoto JM, Benham JL. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2024;46(5):102363.
Polycystic ovary syndrome: associations with cardiovascular disease
Benham JL, Goldberg A, Teede H, Tay CT. Climacteric. 2024;27(1):47-52.
Second international consensus reports on gaps and opportunities for the clinical translation of precision diabetes medicine
Tobias DK, Merino J, Ahmad A, Aiken C, Benham JL, et al. Nat Med. 2023;29:2438-2457.
Precision gestational diabetes treatment: a systematic review and meta-analyses
Benham JL, Gingras V, McLennan NM, Most J, Yamamoto J, Aiken C, Ozanne S, Reynolds R, ADA/EASD PMDI. Commun Med. 2023;3(1):135.
Recommendations from the 2023 international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of polycystic ovary syndrome
Teede HJ, Tay CT, Laven JSE, Dokras A, Moran LJ, Piltonen TT, Costello MF, Boivin J, Redman LM, Boyle JA, Norman RJ, Mousa A, Joham AE, The International PCOS Network. Eur J Endocrinol. 2023;189(2):G43-G64.
Lab News
December 10, 2024
Dr. Benham was interviewed on the Libin Institute’s Heart to Heart regarding PCOS and Cardiovascular Health.
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December 6, 2024
EMBRACE Lab trainees showcased their PCOS research at the ECLIPSE conference for medical students at the...
November 23, 2024
Members of Embrace Lab recently attended the Diabetes Canada/Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism Annual Meeting...
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