University of Rijeka is pleased to announce the “Women Who are Changing Science – Driving Bold Research in Canada and Croatia Conference,” organized by the University of Toronto, the Embassy of Canada, the Ruđer Bošković Institute, the Faculty of Science of the University of Zagreb, and the University of Rijeka.
The conference will be held on October 8, 2024, in Zagreb, and on October 9, 2024, in Rijeka, and will feature keynote presentations from prominent Canadian and Croatian female scientists, as well as insightful panel discussions moderated by Professor Igor Štagljar, a renowned scientist from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine.
The conference will emphasize the role of inclusive science in building a sustainable future for all through science, technology, and innovation. This event will provide a platform for Canadian and Croatian scientists to network, foster significant and lasting research partnerships, introduce the private sector to the excellence of scientific research in Canada and Croatia, and recognize the challenges and opportunities for women in science.
Keynote Speakers: Six inspiring scientists whose groundbreaking research has contributed to advancing scientific excellence in Canada and Croatia:
- Prof. Rima Al-awar, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto; Head, Therapeutic Innovation and Drug Discovery, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Canada
- Prof. Samantha Gruenheid, Departmental Chair and Professor of Microbiology, McGill Life Sciences Complex,
- Prof. Vanda Juranić Lisnić, Center for Proteomics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka
- Adrijana Vinter, Ph.D., International Head of Drug Discovery and Board Member, Selvita (Poland and Croatia)
- Prof. Andreja Ambriović Ristov, Head of the Laboratory for Cell Biology and Signal Transduction, Department of Molecular Biology, Ruđer Bošković Institute
- Prof. Rosa Karlić, Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb
The working language of the conference is English. The number of participants is limited and the registrations are open until September 25th.
To register, please visit: https://forms.office.com/e/2ve7SeTUpX
We look forward to seeing you in October in Zagreb or Rijeka!
Organizers: University of Toronto Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, Embassy of Canada, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, University of Rijeka.