Join us in-person at the MaRS Discovery District to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025! Enjoy panel discussions, networking opportunities, refreshments, and more.
This free event is for undergraduate or post-graduate students, trainees, and aspiring or seasoned professionals in science.
MORNING SESSION: Pathways to Discovery
- Features plenary speaker, Dr. Sheena Josselyn, Senior Scientist, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Living Library networking groups, Rapid Fire Science presentations, and panel discussions with women leaders from top research institutes
- Hosted by Women’s College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Baycrest, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, and Sinai Health Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute
- Hosted by UHN Women, a group of students from the University of Toronto will be participating in a Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon, simultaneously as the presentations.
- For inquiries regarding this session, please contact Denada Alushaj at [email protected]
AFTERNOON SESSION: Trajectory to Translation
- Features a discussion with leading women’s health innovators and provides opportunities to connect with experts in areas including raising capital, IP, business strategy, and more
- Hosted by Women’s College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute, PRiME at University of Toronto and MaRS
- For inquiries regarding this session, please contact Louise Pichette at [email protected]
REGISTRATION
- Registration is required to secure your spot and spots are limited.
- Please note: Registration for the morning and afternoon sessions is separate.
- You are welcome to register for one session or both.
We look forward to seeing you there!
