Gairdner Lecture Series and networking reception
Oct 20, 2025 to Oct 21, 2025 — All day
Each year, the Faculty of Medicine hosts a Gairdner Lecture Series as part of a tour that brings together Canada Gairdner Laureates and world class scientists as they speak at universities across Canada.
Event details
Networking reception鈥擬eet the laureates:
Monday, October 20, 2025
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Lees Campus (Room 142)
With hors d鈥檕euvres
鈥攕pace is limited!
Gairdner lectures:
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Roger Guindon Hall, Amphitheatre B (Room 2005)
鈥攕pace is limited!
Speakers 鈥 both 2025 Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award laureates:
- : "Fundamental and Translational Aspects of Cancer Epigenetics: From Regulating Retroelements to Liquid Biopsy Application"
- : "Digital Therapeutics for Pediatric Pain: Innovations in Education, Assessment, and Management"
With opening remarks from Dr. Julie St-Pierre, vice-president of research and innovation.
Each year, the Faculty of Medicine hosts a Gairdner Lecture Series as part of a tour that brings together Canada Gairdner Laureates and world class scientists as they speak at universities across Canada. These gatherings are open to all and provide a unique opportunity to engage with internationally renowned scientists and celebrate world-class medical research.
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