CRIR EDIA Workshop – January 29, 2026 | Beyond the Binary: Advancing Sex and Gender Analysis in Health Research | Kalysha Closson, PhD and Stevie Thompson
When: 29 January 2026 12:00 to 29 January 2026 13:00
Where:
Online conference on Zoom | in English, registration required
Registration link below.
The CRIR Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) Committee team present the conference:
Beyond the Binary: Advancing Sex and Gender Analysis in Health Research
- Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:55 p.m.
- Online conference on Zoom | in English, registration required
COnference desciption:
This confrence will help researchers, trainees, and practitioners strengthen their use of sex and gender-based analysis (SGBA) in health research. SGBA is critical for generating evidence that reflects diverse populations and informs equitable health policies, yet common pitfalls—such as conflating sex and gender or relying on binary measures—can undermine rigor and inclusivity. The session will explore strategies for avoiding these challenges, introduce tools for measuring sex, gender, and sexuality, and highlight community-informed approaches to ensure research is responsive and meaningful.
CONFERENCE HOSTED BY:
Kalysha Closson
Associate Professor, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC (UBC)
Lead, Strategic Initiatives at the CIHR Institute of Gender and Health (IGH).
Principal Investigator of the study “Relationship Equity and Intersectional Measurement Among Gender‑inclusive Young People in British Columbia” (RE‑IMAGYN BC).
Stevie Thompson
Master of Science Student, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC.
Their research explores how intimate relationships influence the health and access to care of queer and transgender young people living with disabilities.
Target audience:
This conference is intended primarily for researcher members and students; clinician members and other CRIR members are also welcome.
conference poster:
View the poster by clicking on the following link (PDF format): Affiche_Atelier EDIA_20260129_Kalysha Closson & Al
We hope to see you there!
Virginia Cornea, Ph.D.
Coordinator – EDIA-CRIR Committee
Information : vcornea.crir@ssss.gouv.qc.ca or administration.crir@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
