Advancing Reproductive Health Through Equity, Inclusion & Research

OUR PATH & PURPOSE

Welcome to the ARC Lab! We do cross-disciplinary, community-engaged research on reproductive health across the life course, with a focus on disability, health equity, and the social determinants of health. Our goal is to advance equitable and inclusive reproductive health care.

We are located at the University of Toronto, in Toronto, Canada. Our lab is funded by the Canada Research Chairs Program, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and the Connaught Fund.

OUR WORK IN MOTION

Explore Our Featured Projects

Located at the University of Toronto, in Toronto, Canada, the ARC Lab is supported by the Canada Research Chairs Program, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and the Connaught Fund.

Visit our Projects page for more information on ongoing and completed research studies.

OUR PATH & PURPOSE

Interested in getting involved? For inquiries and more information about our research, please contact us.

INSIGHTS ALONG THE WAY

News & Highlights

SRHM PODCAST: Meredith Evans on barriers to reproductive health care for people with disabilities during COVID-19.
Mackinnon J (2025, March)
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HEALIO: Natalie Scime discussing our study linking infertility history to higher risk of autoimmune disease in women.
Welsh ET (2024, December)
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PEDIATRICS ON CALL: Hilary Brown discussing reduced access to infant care and immunizations for children of women with disabilities.
(2024, October)
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LA PRESSE: Evelina Pituch sur nos recherches liant le handicap maternel aux résultats de santé des enfants.
Elkouri R. (2024, October)
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