Laurie W Smith

Program Manager Global Control HPV Research @womensresearch; Nurse; women's & sexual health advocate; happy in nature

[UBC's School of Population and Public Health @ubcspph]

Congrats to Dr. Gina Ogilvie on her induction into the Royal Society of Canada (@src_rsc)!

Meet the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, who is transforming health policy through groundbreaking research on HPV vaccines and innovative cervical screening methods. https://t.co/gqdy43c77i

[IARC @IARCWHO]

#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
The main cause of #CervicalCancer is persistent infection with high-risk types of #HPV.
IARC research shows that a single dose of HPV #vaccine offers robust protection against persistent infection even 15 yrs after vaccination
https://t.co/rmB17sy7yT

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

As #CervicalCancer awareness grows, so does the need for skilled health workers 🩺.

Investing in them NOW will help build capacity & bridge gaps in lower-middle-income countries, ensuring every woman & girl receives lifesaving care, regardless of her location or circumstance 👉https://t.co/ohnPtbfaF6

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

It's #CervicalCancer Awareness Month.

Cervical cancer is among the most common cancers in women. It can be prevented and treated if detected early.

Talk to your healthcare provider about screening today.

[Gynecologic Cancer Initiative @GCI_Cluster]

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month!

Cervical cancer often shows no early symptoms, which is why it’s so important to stay informed and get regular screenings. Know the signs, understand the risks, and take action for your health.

[Global HPV Control @HPV_research]

#PublicationAlert 📢

Check out our paper in @CurrentOncology to learn about how we offered self-screening for cervical cancer through a digital platform in a region with low screening rates: https://t.co/xeeQcYUPv6

@gina_ginao @LaurWSmith @SaraiRacey @amy_rbooth @SsimssDb

[Global HPV Control @HPV_research]

Congratulations to the team for winning the PHSA+ innovation award! 🎉🎊
The award recognizes the Cervix Screening Program and Provincial Laboratory Medical Services @BCCancer team for leading BC's #pioneering transition to primary #HPVtesting!
@WomensResearch @PHSAofBC

[Global HPV Control @HPV_research]

Research led by @HPV_research suggests we can safely extend HPV primary screening beyond 5 years, reducing barriers, and accelerating elimination of cervical cancer
@gina_ginao @LaurWSmith @annagottschlich @womensresearch #endcervicalcancer
https://t.co/ZRjWTLfb6W

[Laurie W Smith @LaurWSmith]

We can eliminate cervical cancer in Canada! New modelling published in CMAJ ⁦@gina_ginao⁩ ⁦@StuartJPeacock⁩ ⁦@Reka_Pataky⁩ ⁦@WomensResearch⁩ #endcervicalcancer https://t.co/ODYBmUUOdz

[UBC's School of Population and Public Health @ubcspph]

Congratulations to PhD Candidate Hallie Dau (@ubcspph) on receiving the 2023-24 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award!

Read more: https://t.co/YEMZAuyFc4

[Women's Health Research Institute @WomensResearch]

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we honor their vital contributions, including those from diverse backgrounds like Dr. Gina Ogilvie (@gina_ginao), who inspires us all as an exemplary leader.

Explore other amazing women in science here: https://t.co/N9JqcJ4T7F

[Laurie W Smith @LaurWSmith]

Amazing to see years of our work move from research to policy! @gina_ginao @HPV_research

[Women's Health Research Institute @WomensResearch]

BC has launched Canada’s first cervix self-screening, with at-home tests!

Read more on how Dr. Gina Ogilvie + her team have led this research and the major leap forward in eliminating cervical cancer altogether. 🌟🩺 @bccancer @ubcspph @gina_ginao

👉 https://t.co/kAOUgNrKoB

[BC Women's Health Foundation @BCWomensFdn]

@gina_ginao Learn more about yesterday's announcement: https://t.co/gZGJrFtqup

[BC Women's Health Foundation @BCWomensFdn]

In 2019, @BCWomensFdn led a campaign to support cervical cancer research that Dr. Gina Ogilvie + her team were conducting. On Jan. 9 Premier David Eby shared that BC is now aiming to eliminate cervical cancer in BC with the launch of Canada's first at-home self-screening program.

[Global HPV Control @HPV_research]

Congratulations to our colleague, Dr. Sarai Racey! Read on about how she brings her expertise and experience to @NIC_first's new Island Pre-Health Science program, aimed at helping young students build connections with the communities they will work with: https://t.co/qjVoNFmzDv

[Global HPV Control @HPV_research]

📢Publication Alert📢

Check out our paper on colposcopy referral rates post-introduction of #HPVtesting as primary screening in @LancetRH_Americ!

https://t.co/7vjlKmIA5N

@AnnaGottschlich @gina_ginao @LaurWSmith @WomensResearch

[Laurie W Smith @LaurWSmith]

Advances in cervical screening—- HPV based screening can increase access & enhance equity @gina_ginao @HPV_research #endcervicalcancer

[André Picard @picardonhealth]

Doctors say at-home screening for #HPV could be an opportunity to 'eliminate a #cancer.' As Pap smears are phased out, HPV self-swabs called a safe, accurate measure. https://t.co/QoeVuJV1At via @cbcnews @gina_ginao #CervicalCancer

[Laurie W Smith @LaurWSmith]

@curtsmith Welcome to our city @curtsmith! So excited to see you tonight 💕

[Global HPV Control @HPV_research]

📣 @NatureMedicine Publication alert 📣
New #HPVResearch on Self-collected HPV-based cervix screening in a low-resource rural setting: ASPIRE!
https://t.co/OxoGbGMIbx
@AnnaGottschlich @gina_ginao @bethpay @LaurWSmith @WomensResearch @HPV_research #endcervicalcancer

[Laurie W Smith @LaurWSmith]

Make the invisible, visible! @gina_ginao discussing mature women’s health, menopause and cervical cancer #investinresearch @BCWomensFdn @WomensResearch @HPV_research