CRS Women's Health Symposium

Explore the future of women’s health with global leaders in cancer, pregnancy, and translational research.
About this Event

The Women’s Health Symposium is a two-day, multidisciplinary event focused on innovation in technology development and clinical translation in women’s health. Hosted at the Keenan Research Center of Biomedical Science, Unity Health Toronto, the symposium brings together leading international experts, clinicians, researchers, and trainees to explore cutting-edge advances across key areas of women’s health.

The program features thematic sessions on cancer, infectious diseases and reproductive health, local vaginal and mucosal drug delivery, and pregnancy-related diagnostics, treatments, and models, highlighting both fundamental research and translational applications. Attendees will hear from global leaders in academia and industry, alongside opportunities to engage with emerging research through trainee pitch presentations, poster sessions, and networking events.

Monday, September 28

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome, Logistics, & Introduction
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Session 1: Female Cancer
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Break
🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Session 2: Infectious Diseases and Reproductive Health
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Trainees Pitch Presentations
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Session 3: Local Vaginal and Mucosal Delivery
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Poster Session and Networking
Tuesday, September 29

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome, & Introduction
🕑: 09:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Session 4: Pregnancy - Treatment, diagnostics and Models
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Break
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel Discussion
🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Closing Remarks and Awards