Fuchsia Howard

Fuchsia Howard, PhD, RN serves as an Associate Professor and PhD Coordinator at the University of British Columbia School of Nursing. Her office is located at T201 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T2B5, with contact via phone (1-604-822-4372) and email (fuchsia.howard@ubc.ca).

Her research spans oncology nursing, reproductive health, critical care survivorship, and health equity. She investigates fertility preservation for cancer patients, endometriosis-associated dyspareunia management, and digital health interventions for sexual health. Her work emphasizes patient-reported and family-reported outcomes, particularly in chronic disease management and post-ICU recovery. Current projects address social determinants of health in critical illness survivorship and destigmatizing design for sexual health technologies.

Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong focus on

• Patient-centered outcome measures in oncology and gynecology
• Digital resource development for endometriosis and fertility challenges
• Family caregiver roles in critical illness recovery
• Health equity in Canadian cancer care systems

Key methodologies include qualitative studies, scoping reviews, and mixed-methods approaches.

As PhD Coordinator, she guides nursing doctoral candidates though specific students aren't listed in available materials. Her work connects with clinical practice through collaborations with BC Cancer and UBC-affiliated hospitals.