@drashleybalsom.bsky.social
She/Her | Assistant Prof Memorial University of NL @MUNPsych | Clinical Psychology | Fertility & Reproductive Mental Health | Director of @psyclelab | Feminist | Newfoundlander & Settler
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.
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
03.04.2025 13:15 — 👍 10 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 0
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 She highlights how outdated myths & research gaps fail women & gender-diverse people—costing lives & billions.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:
03.04.2025 13:54 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
📢 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?
Through the rain, we stood up for science! #standupforscience2025 @memorialu.bsky.social
07.03.2025 19:20 — 👍 18 🔁 8 💬 2 📌 0
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
07.03.2025 20:14 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
📢 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
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.
