25 September 2024
11:15 am – 2:30 pm
UBC Robson Square (room 1900)
The Women’s Health Mini-Symposium at Immersion Week 2024 will highlight UBC innovation in the area of women’s health to students, investors and collaborators. The mini-symposium will feature one keynote panel followed by a series of breakout sessions to dive into the tactical takeaways in research translation and funding opportunities for those working in the women’s health industry.
Speaking on the topic of Research Translation:
- Dr. Lori Brotto, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at UBC, Canada Research Chair in Women’s Sexual Health, and Executive Director of the Women’s Health Research Institute
- Nicole Prestley, Manager, Research + Knowledge Translation at Women’s Health Research Institute
- Jesse Coleman, Manager, Programs at Digital
Speaking on the topic of Funding:
- Saif Hashmi, Principal, BDC Capital Seed Venture Fund
- Vivian Wang, Investment Associate, Nimbus Synergies
- Kenndal McArdle, Principal, Pender Ventures
Find full details here, and register today!