In this episode, Lisa Mowers, Provincial Practice Lead with Nutrition Services, sits down with Dr. Donna Vine, Professor of Human Nutrition and Academic Lead and Chair of Nutrition and Dietetics programs at the University of Alberta. We explore key aspects … Read the rest

Lighting the Way

Researcher creates key resources for PCOS diagnosis and care

Common hormonal disorder leads to higher risk of heart disease, obesity and diabetes

“From infertility to painful, erratic periods and weight gain, polycystic ovary syndrome — or PCOS … Read the rest

Dr. Donna Vine & Dr. Mahua Ghosh are the recipients of the 2024-2025 Department of Medicine Cooperation, Collaboration and Teamwork Award for their Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Clinical and Patient Pathway, Provincial Pathway Unit, AHS.

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Dr. Donna Vine and her PCOS Together Team Established a Primary Pathway to Care to Improve Health Outcomes in High-Risk Women with Obesity and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Congrats PCOS Together & MCVD Lab Team for being Awarded the Top Fundraising Team at the 2025 Run for Women in Edmonton May 24, 2025.   Raising $2,645.64 in donations!

Congrats Ashley Fraser for coming in #1 at the event for

Volunteers Needed for Heart Health in Women Research

• Females
• Have PCOS & Aged 20-30
• Don’t have PCOS & aged 20-45

What you need to do in this study:

• Blood tests
• Heart and blood vessel ultrasounds
• Body composition tests
• One-day food

NUTR 450 Poster Symposium

March 26, 2025
University of Alberta, Cascade Room
Edmonton, AB

Title:  Eating Disorders in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Authors:  Breyar Shykowski, Maren Macdonald, Jaclyn Esak, Beate Syndora, Sophie Lalonde-Bester, Mahua Ghosh, Dr. Donna Vine

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Y​ou are welcome to join our PCOS Together & MCVD Lab Team for the Run for Women on May 24, 2025, starting at 8:30am, Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park.  

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Help us understand disordered eating in women with PCOS.

Eating Habits in Females Aged 12-55

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Get involved: https://redcap.link/eatinghabits

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