News

PRIME Centre’s New Lead

In December 2023, the PRIME Centre proudly announced the appointment of Dr. Yasser Sabr as the new PRIME Lead. We extend our warmest welcome to Dr. Sabr and express our gratitude to past leaders, Dr. Denise Pugash and Dr. Chantal Mayer, for their exemplary dedication and contributions to the PRIME. Learn more on WHRI website.


Congratulations to Dr. Charissa Patricelli and Dr. Denise Pugash on their recent success with the 2023 PRIME Centre Research Award. Two awards, each valued at $11,250, were distributed to support health research for the benefit of women and newborns. Learn more on WHRI website.


PRIME Centre Featured on WHRI Website

We are excited to share that the PRIME Centre has been featured on the WHRI website. Read the full article here!


PRIME Centre’s Advanced ScanTrainer Ultrasound Simulator

We are thrilled to announce that the PRIME Centre has acquired the cutting-edge ScanTrainer Ultrasound Simulator, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor from the BC Women’s Health Foundation.

Read the full article on the BC Women’s Health Foundation website here!

Pictured: Sonographer, Abby Perehudoff, using the ScanTrainer simulator

Photo credit: BC Women’s Health Foundation Website


Skidmore Goodman PRIME Centre + Skidmore Goodman Research Wet Lab

Read more here on BC Women’s Health Foundation website!