In the Media
Publication featured: Self-Screening for Cervical Cancer Offered through a Digital Platform in a Region of British Columbia with Lower Screening Rates, Current Oncology
Our paper in Current Oncology, outlines what we learned through CervixCheck- a study assessing the acceptability of self-screening for cervical cancer offered via a digital approach in a low screening uptake region of British Columbia, Canada. The paper was promoted on Social Media:
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24th Oct 202424th Oct 2024Our Canadian Medical Association Journal article on the elimination of cervical cancer in British Columbia was widely featured across news sites, including internationally. The modelling study’s design and findings were quoted, highlighting current barriers and potential strategies to eliminate cervical cancer in BC.
12th June 2024Medscape Medical News
5th June 2024News-Medical Life Sciences
3rd June 2024Mirage News
3rd June 2024eCancer
13th June 2024Times of India
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3rd June 2024IM Medico Hospitalario
Findings from our research, which used data from the HPV FOCAL Trial and the BC Cervix Screening Program cohorts, indicated that HPV testing for cervical cancer at longer intervals may be safe. This publication received significant media attention, especially in the United States.
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22nd May 202422nd May 2024News-Medical Life Sciences
22nd May 202423rd May 2024Technology Networks, Diagnostics
31st May 2024MedPage Today
24th May 2024
HealthDay News
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22nd May 2024Healio
21st May 2024The Microbiologist
22nd May 2024AACR Newsroom
4th April 2024
@WomensResearch Wellness Exchange: Laurie Smith talks about “Implementing HPV-Based Screening and self collection: The BC Experience” during the Women’s Health Research Institute’s Spring 2024 Wellness Exchange- a free public event featuring presentations on Women’s Health Research Innovation.
20th March 2024
Global News: Dr. Gina Ogilvie emphasizes the importance of BC’s new at-home cervical cancer self-screening program and women’s health research.
22nd January 2024
Medscape Medical News: Dr. Ogilvie on BC’s at-home cervical self-screening program, its implementation and its implications.
9th January 2024
CBC News: Dr. Gina Ogilvie explains the benefits of an at home cervical cancer screening program and its potential impact on the province of British Columbia.
9th January 2024
CTV News Vancouver: Dr. Ogilvie speaks at the launch of BC’s at-home cervical cancer self-screening program, emphasizing how the program is a giant leap towards not only reducing incidence, but eliminating cervical cancer completely.
22nd November 2023
CBC News: Dr. Gina Ogilvie featured on a CBC News article as well as their TikTok account. She explains the benefits of at-home self-screening and describes the kits and process.
13th October 2023
The Globe and Mail: Article quotes Dr. Gina Ogilvie on the transition from Pap tests to HPV tests to detect cervical cancer. HPV FOCAL trial findings are also highlighted.
25th September 2023
CBC News: Dr. Ogilvie and the Global HPV Team’s work is highlighted as well as the promising opportunity to eliminate cervical cancer. Read on