Hello,

Are you passionate about  the health of  women, trans, and non-binary individuals? Are you eager to learn about ground-breaking research that is shaping the future of healthcare?

We're thrilled to invite you to the 2023-2024 PWHR Women’s Health Research Seminar Series, an opportunity to learn about some of the  latest advancements in women's health research, and their impact on healthcare.

Event Overview:

The seminar series is a tribute to the clinician-scientists and researchers  who are contributing to improved healthcare outcomes for all. From those deeply immersed in bench work to advance basic science, to those at the forefront of healthcare delivery, to those involved in shaping policy, the fundamental goal remains the same: enhancing healthcare for women, trans, and non-binary individuals.

This free, virtual, and national seminar series will highlight the incredible strides being taken in line with PWHR's vision: "Better health for all women, trans, and non-binary people through research equity, excellence, and inclusion."

Seminar 1: Precision Women’s Health and Personalized Medicine

The inaugural session of the series promises an insightful exploration of "Precision Women’s Health and Personalized Medicine." We invite all interested individuals including researchers, trainees, policymakers, and healthcare providers to join us.

Event Details:

• Date: September 19th
• Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
• (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MT, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM AT, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM NT)
• Platform: Zoom
• Registration: via Eventbrite
• Connection details: Available on our website at https://pwhr.org/seminar-series/

Panelists and Topics:

1. Cheng-Han Lee, M.D. & Ph.D.

Topic: Dedifferentiated and sarcomatous mullerian cancer – development of precision preclinical models to facilitate precision oncology

2. Jessica Dennis, Ph.D.

Topic: Genetic risk for major depressive disorder and loneliness in sex-specific associations with coronary artery disease

3. Mohammad R. Akbari, M.D. & Ph.D.

Topic: Population-based screening for hereditary breast and ovarian cancers

For an extensive overview of the upcoming events in the series, please visit our website: https://pwhr.org/

If you have any inquiries about this event or the seminar series as a whole, don't hesitate to reach out to us at communications@pwhr.or

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Thank you and we look forward to your participation in this seminar series.

Warm regards,
PWHR Canada