Events

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025

Event Details
Date:
Friday, February 7, 2025
Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 1:15 p.m. – TBD
Location: MaRS Discovery District – MaRS Centre

Join us to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025 – featuring a panel discussion with female leaders from top research institutes and a “Trajectory to Translation” session focused on precision women’s health.

Stay tuned for more information & registration!


Day of Excellence in Academics 2025: Jim Ruderman Lecture

Event Details
Date:
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Women’s College Hospital and virtually

Women’s College Hospital’s Day of Excellence in Academics celebrates achievements in research and innovation, professional practice, quality improvement, collaboration, teaching, and mentorship at WCH.

The Jim Ruderman Lecture on Leadership and Innovation is held annually during the Day of Excellence in Academics, in honour of Dr. Ruderman (1950-2015), a much-loved and respected physician who served in leadership roles as Chief of Staff (2006-2013) and Family Physician in Chief (1992-2014) during his career at Women’s College Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Ruderman was a valued faculty member (1981-2015) with the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. Dr. Ruderman is remembered for mentoring generations of physicians in their early careers and inspiring many to champion change across the health care system.

2025 speaker is to be announced. Stay tuned for more information & registration!