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Department of Psychology - Memorial University of Newfoundland @munpsych.bsky.social · Apr 17

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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Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · Apr 17

💬 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.

Op-ed: Ashley Balsom

Infertility can affect anyone, but the ability to access reproductive care is anything but equal.

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Susan G Walling 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦 @wallingneurosci.bsky.social · Apr 3

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...

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Department of Psychology - Memorial University of Newfoundland @munpsych.bsky.social · Apr 3

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 She highlights how outdated myths & research gaps fail women & gender-diverse people—costing lives & billions.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…

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Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · Mar 13

📢 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?

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meaganhinks.bsky.social @meaganhinks.bsky.social · Mar 7

Through the rain, we stood up for science! #standupforscience2025 @memorialu.bsky.social

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Drashleybalsom.bsky.social @drashleybalsom.bsky.social · Mar 7

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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Department of Psychology - Memorial University of Newfoundland @munpsych.bsky.social · Feb 28

📢 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

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Drashleybalsom.bsky.social @drashleybalsom.bsky.social · Feb 26

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.

Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · Feb 26

📢 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...

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...

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