Driving Change in Women’s Health: Innovation and Research

Come Together!

Join esteemed medical and tech leaders making a positive change in women's health research and innovation.

In partnership with The Ottawa Hospital Foundation and Invest Ottawa, join us for an impactful evening where medical and health tech leaders will share actionable insight into the advances of women's health research, innovation and updates on The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus.

Our event speakers are leading powerful initiatives in medical research and innovation, as well as companies and investments that are making a difference in advancing women's health research, turning vision into action and impact locally, nationally and globally.

Join us on Thursday October 17th from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM at Bayview Yards (Ottawa's Innovation Hub) for networking, light refreshments, and panel discussions highlighting the progress being made in this critical field.

Agenda:

5:00 PM: Registration and Networking

5:30 PM: Welcome Remarks

5:40 PM: Highlighting Advancements in Medical Research Dedicated to Women's Health:

Panelists:

• Dr. Sony Singh, Department Head of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Newborn Care and Gynecologic Surgeon at The Ottawa Hospital, Full Professor in the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology at uOttawa

• Dr. Darine El-Chaâr, Clinical Research Chair, Perinatal Research and Epidemiology at The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Physician, Maternal Fetal Medicine at The Ottawa Hospital and an Associate Professor, School of Epidemiology and Public Health and Department of OB/GYN at uOttawa
• Kara Kitts, Director of Digital Innovation at The Ottawa Hospital
• Joanne Read, Executive Vice President and Chief Planning and Development Officer for The Ottawa Hospital

[Moderated by Jennifer Van Noort, Chief Development Officer, The Ottawa Hospital Foundation]

6:20 PM: Networking and Refreshments

6:30 PM: Highlighting Innovations in Health Tech Research:

Panelists:

• Julia Slanina, Founder & CEO, Treehouse
• Dr. Lauren Foster, Co-Founder and CEO, Afynia and Professor Emeritus, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, McMaster University
• Rachael Bartholomew, CEO & Founder, Hyivy Health, Founder, FemTech Canada

[Moderated by Jennifer Francis, High Tech Mentor, Advisor and Invest; Chair of the Capital Angel Network and Invest Ottawa Board Director]

7:10 PM: Closing Remarks & Networking

Important Event Details to Ensure a Great Experience for You

We are delighted to share the following information on transportation to our innovation hub and the support available upon your arrival:

• Transit: Bayview Yards is 600m away from Bayview Station, which serves multiple routes. It is also the O-Train stop.

• Parking: Complimentary parking is available onsite.

• Inclusive & Accessible: Should you have any specific mobility requirements, please contact Audrey Willsey at awillsey@investottawa.ca. Our team will be pleased to work with you to make all the arrangements required for a great experience.

Bayview Yards is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory and come together as a community.

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