Moving the Needle 2025: International Day of Women and Girls in Science

This free event is open to researchers, undergraduate/graduate trainees and postdoctoral fellows. It is a Toronto Academic Health Network (TAHSN) collaborative opportunity to shine a spotlight on women in science and support women trainees in science.

The event will consist of two sessions. Please note: Registration for the morning and afternoon sessions is separate. Participants are welcome to register for one session or both.

MORNING SESSION: Pathways to Discovery

The morning session will feature plenary speaker, Dr. Sheena Josselyn, senior scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), lunch, Living Library networking groups, a rapid fire science Q&A, and panel discussions with women leaders from top research institutes.

If you have questions regarding this session, please contact Denada Alushaj at denada.alushaj@wchospital.ca.

AFTERNOON SESSION: Trajectory to Translation

The afternoon session will feature a discussion with leading women’s health innovators and provides opportunities to connect with experts in areas including raising capital, IP, and business strategy.

If you have questions regarding this session, please contact Louise Pichette at lpichette@marsdd.com.

Download the event schedule

Registration Link: https://moving-the-needle-2025.eventbrite.ca