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She/Her | Assistant Prof Memorial University of NL @MUNPsych | Clinical Psychology | Fertility & Reproductive Mental Health | Director of @psyclelab | Feminist | Newfoundlander & Settler
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Dr. Ashley Balsom’s powerful piece, “Infertility, Embryos, and EDI: Why Canada Must Take Medically Assisted Reproduction Seriously,” is now live in the MUN Gazette. She explores how infertility care remains a major blind spot in Canada’s universal health-care system.
April 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Dr. Ashley Balsom’s powerful piece, “Infertility, Embryos, and EDI: Why Canada Must Take Medically Assisted Reproduction Seriously,” is now live in the MUN Gazette. She explores how infertility care remains a major blind spot in Canada’s universal health-care system.
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💬 New from the Psycle Lab!
Dr. Ashley Balsom’s latest op-ed in the MUN Gazette, “Infertility, Embryos, and EDI: Why Canada Must Take Medically Assisted Reproduction Seriously,” highlights how gaps in fertility care access reflect deeper equity issues in our health-care system.
Dr. Ashley Balsom’s latest op-ed in the MUN Gazette, “Infertility, Embryos, and EDI: Why Canada Must Take Medically Assisted Reproduction Seriously,” highlights how gaps in fertility care access reflect deeper equity issues in our health-care system.
Op-ed: Ashley Balsom
Infertility can affect anyone, but the ability to access reproductive care is anything but equal.
gazette.mun.ca
April 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
💬 New from the Psycle Lab!
Dr. Ashley Balsom’s latest op-ed in the MUN Gazette, “Infertility, Embryos, and EDI: Why Canada Must Take Medically Assisted Reproduction Seriously,” highlights how gaps in fertility care access reflect deeper equity issues in our health-care system.
Dr. Ashley Balsom’s latest op-ed in the MUN Gazette, “Infertility, Embryos, and EDI: Why Canada Must Take Medically Assisted Reproduction Seriously,” highlights how gaps in fertility care access reflect deeper equity issues in our health-care system.
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Freshly minted op-ed by my brilliant colleague, Dr. Ashlyn Swift-Gallant. "Three myths about sex and gender research that are costing you money and your health." Read, read, read! @swiftneurolab.bsky.social @munpsych.bsky.social @canacn.bsky.social @memorialuscience.bsky.social
Op-ed: Dr. Ashlyn Swift-Gallant
The fourth in a series authored by Memorial University faculty members on the value and importance of diversity, equity and inclusion policies to build a more just society. Check back next Thursday fo...
gazette.mun.ca
April 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Freshly minted op-ed by my brilliant colleague, Dr. Ashlyn Swift-Gallant. "Three myths about sex and gender research that are costing you money and your health." Read, read, read! @swiftneurolab.bsky.social @munpsych.bsky.social @canacn.bsky.social @memorialuscience.bsky.social
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We're thrilled to share Dr. Ashlyn Swift-Gallant's op-ed in the Gazette! She highlights how outdated myths & research gaps fail women & gender-diverse people—costing lives & billions. Addressing these disparities isn’t just right, it’s smart. Read more:
Op-ed: Dr. Ashlyn Swift-Gallant
The fourth in a series authored by Memorial University faculty members on the value and importance of diversity, equity and inclusion policies to build a more just society. Check back next Thursday…
gazette.mun.ca
April 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
We're thrilled to share Dr. Ashlyn Swift-Gallant's op-ed in the Gazette! She highlights how outdated myths & research gaps fail women & gender-diverse people—costing lives & billions. Addressing these disparities isn’t just right, it’s smart. Read more:
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📢 New Research Alert!
2SLGBTQIA+ couples pursuing third-party reproduction face unique challenges—both at the system level and in interactions with providers. But what can be done to improve their experiences?
2SLGBTQIA+ couples pursuing third-party reproduction face unique challenges—both at the system level and in interactions with providers. But what can be done to improve their experiences?
March 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
📢 New Research Alert!
2SLGBTQIA+ couples pursuing third-party reproduction face unique challenges—both at the system level and in interactions with providers. But what can be done to improve their experiences?
2SLGBTQIA+ couples pursuing third-party reproduction face unique challenges—both at the system level and in interactions with providers. But what can be done to improve their experiences?
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Through the rain, we stood up for science! #standupforscience2025 @memorialu.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Through the rain, we stood up for science! #standupforscience2025 @memorialu.bsky.social
Today was not only a celebration of gender and sex research, but a call to protect it. Even with the dreary NL weather, we were inspired by the incredible group—especially how many students made their voices heard. #standupforscience
March 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Today was not only a celebration of gender and sex research, but a call to protect it. Even with the dreary NL weather, we were inspired by the incredible group—especially how many students made their voices heard. #standupforscience
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📢 Stand Up for Science!
Next Friday, March 7 @ 2 PM students, researchers, and faculty will rally from MUN Core Science Building to Confederation Building in support of science as a public good.
This event coincides with WISE & International Women’s Day
Next Friday, March 7 @ 2 PM students, researchers, and faculty will rally from MUN Core Science Building to Confederation Building in support of science as a public good.
This event coincides with WISE & International Women’s Day
February 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
📢 Stand Up for Science!
Next Friday, March 7 @ 2 PM students, researchers, and faculty will rally from MUN Core Science Building to Confederation Building in support of science as a public good.
This event coincides with WISE & International Women’s Day
Next Friday, March 7 @ 2 PM students, researchers, and faculty will rally from MUN Core Science Building to Confederation Building in support of science as a public good.
This event coincides with WISE & International Women’s Day
Thrilled to share our latest paper on social support & infertility!
Many want to help, but not all support is helpful. Our research highlights which comments are perceived as supportive or unhelpful, offering insight into how to truly support those facing infertility.
Many want to help, but not all support is helpful. Our research highlights which comments are perceived as supportive or unhelpful, offering insight into how to truly support those facing infertility.
📢 New Research Alert!
Many women facing infertility report both helpful & unhelpful interactions from loved ones & providers. What truly helps?
🔎 Our study identifies 6 key ways to offer support & 4 common missteps to avoid.
Read the full open-access paper: 🔗 journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Many women facing infertility report both helpful & unhelpful interactions from loved ones & providers. What truly helps?
🔎 Our study identifies 6 key ways to offer support & 4 common missteps to avoid.
Read the full open-access paper: 🔗 journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
What women want to hear: the helpful and unhelpful comments reported by women struggling with infertility amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Introduction Many women struggling with infertility report that they frequently experience unhelpful social interactions with well-meaning loved ones and healthcare providers, contributing to a reluct...
journals.plos.org
February 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Thrilled to share our latest paper on social support & infertility!
Many want to help, but not all support is helpful. Our research highlights which comments are perceived as supportive or unhelpful, offering insight into how to truly support those facing infertility.
Many want to help, but not all support is helpful. Our research highlights which comments are perceived as supportive or unhelpful, offering insight into how to truly support those facing infertility.