Mission:BRAIN Women in Neuroscience Global Symposium 2026

The Evolution of Women in Neuroscience: Redefining Leadership, Innovation, and Impact
About this Event

Join Mission:BRAIN's Women in Neuroscience Global Symposium (WINGS 2026), bringing together neuroscientists, neurosurgeons, trainees, and allies from around the world for a day of connection, learning, and impact.

Through keynote talks, panels, and small-group Mentorship Circles, we aim to advance women in neuroscience and promote greater equity and access to neurological care worldwide.

ATTEND IN PERSON OR ONLINE

In person at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC. Includes the full program, breakfast, and your choice of Mentorship Circle.

Online by live stream. Includes the keynote, featured talks, and panels. Your Zoom link arrives by email as soon as you register. Mentorship Circles are in person only.

Mentorship Circles: Choose one topic when you register:

• Redefining Leadership
• Innovation & Research Frontiers
• Equity & Advocacy
• Mentorship & Legacy
• Global & Patient-Centered Neurosurgery

Registration is free. Learn more: missionbrain.org/activities/wings

Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:40 AM
Introduction
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:10 AM
Keynote Speaker

Info: Dr. Gelareh Zadeh

🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:35 AM
Featured Speaker

Info: Dr. Ann Parr

🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:10 AM
Introduction of WINGS Scholars

Info: Dr. Nazira Allanazarova, Dr. Rahman

🕑: 10:13 AM - 10:33 AM
Honored Speaker

Info: Dr. Alexa Canady

🕑: 10:36 AM - 11:16 AM
Panel 1: Redefining Leadership, Innovation, and Equity

Info: Dr. Almas Khattak, Dr. Odette Harris, Dr. Eliane Dos Santos, Dr. Eve Tsai

🕑: 11:26 AM - 12:10 PM
Snacks + Mentorship Circles
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:55 PM
Panel 2: Allies

Info: Dr. Michael Lawton, Dr. Yang, Dr. Han · Moderators: Ms. April Sabangan, Dr. Paola Suarez-Meade

🕑: 12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Closing Remarks