Join us virtually as we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
Thursday, February 11, 2021 7-9pm
At BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, we are proud to support our inspiring female leaders who are making groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in research. At this unique event, we will be showcasing the important contributions of women who are paving the way for research in health sciences and will have an open panel discussion.
The 2021 faculty includes:
- Amy Inkster, Graduate Student, Robinson Research Team, BCCHR
- Dr. Bhavi Modi, Research Associate, Turvey Lab, BCCHR
- Dr. Gina Ogilvie, Investigator, BCCHR; Physician, BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre; Assistant Director, WHRI; Senior Public Health Scientist, BCCDC; Professor, School of Population & Public Health, UBC
- Dr. Patricia Spittal, Investigator, BCCHR; Head & Professor, Division of Health in Populations, School of Population and Public Health, UBC; Associate Director for Research, Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health
- Dr. Cynthia Verchere, Investigator, BCCHR; Head & Clinical Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, UBC
Moderated by: Dr. Allison Eddy, Investigator, BCCHR; Head & Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UBC
Participation is open to high school students, university students, health care professionals and members of the general public. As space is limited, please register here.
For more information, please visit our website or contact reseduc@bcchr.ca.
If you are interested in a career in health sciences, this looks like a wonderful opportunity! Please contact Ms. Falsetto in B307 with questions.
Ms. Falsetto (laida.falsetto@burnabyschools.ca)