About the event
MEDTalks is a health education speaker series exploring current and emerging trends in medicine. Hosted by the Southern Medical Program at UBC Okanagan, join researchers and health professionals as they share their insights and expertise on how to enhance your overall health.
On Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, Drs. Diana Kim, Brodie Sakakibara, and Elise Wiley present Stroke in women and the research gap.
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, a woman in Canada has a stroke every 17 minutes. Women tend to have worse health outcomes than men and are often at a disadvantage for recovery. Join us on Nov. 13 and learn from health experts about stroke risk factors, treatment, and new research.
Presentation overview
- Learn about the impacts of stroke, health risks, and current treatments
- Discover the gender differences in stroke impact and recovery
- Learn why women are underrepresented in current stroke research
- Explore new research aimed at optimizing stroke treatment in women