Women in Science

At BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, Women’s Health Research Institute and BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services Research Institute, we are proud to support our inspiring female leaders who are making groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in research.

During this unique event, you will have the opportunity to discover the significant role women play in science and technology and explore the diverse careers available in health research.

Speakers include:

Dr. Shazhan Amed, Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UBC; Investigator and Head, Division of Endocrinology, BC Children’s Hospital
Dr. Roxana Geoffrion, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, UBC; Program Director, Advanced Training Program in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, UBC
Ms. Jennifer Murray, Graduate Student, School of Population and Public Health, UBC
Dr. Tonia L. Nicholls, Distinguished Scientist, BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services; Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UBC; Investigator, BC Children’s Hospital; President-Elect International Association of Forensic Mental Health Service
Dr. Melissa Woodward, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Pediatrics, UBC
Moderated by: Dr. Lori Brotto, Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, UBC; Canada Research Chair, Women’s Sexual Health; Executive Director, Women’s Health Research Institute

Participation is open to high school students, university students, health care professionals and members of the general public. Space is limited.

Questions? Contact researchevents@phsa.ca.