FRANCOISE BAYLIS
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Bioethics and Philosophy · Dalhousie University
Dr. Baylis researches matters related to ethics, health law and policy of assisted human reproduction and novel genetic technologies.
Bioethics Assisted Human Reproduction Genetic Technologies & Ethics Genetics and the Law Policy & Regulation Identity
Toba Bryant, PhD
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences · University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Social scientist urges improved employment and housing policies to enhance health and social well-being
Social Determinants of Health Health and Social Policy Change Women's Health Income Housing
Mairead Sullivan
Assistant Professor of Women's and Gender Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Jessica Ferne
Director of Programs · IDRF (International Development and Relief Foundation)
Leader in disaster response, international development, youth & women-led programming, and sexual health & rights
Humanitarian Assistance International Development Disaster Management Sexual & Reproductive Health Refugee and Human Rights Issues
Dr. Marla Shapiro
Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine | Preventive Medicine · University of Toronto
Dr. Shapiro was named a member of the Order of Canada, for contributions as a family physician and trusted source of health information.
Vaccination COVID-19 Community Health Family Medicine Epidemiology
Carolyn Thomas
Speaker, Blogger · Heart Sisters
Carolyn Thomas is an expert on women, heart disease, and the patient experience.
Women's Health Public Speaking Media Relations Patient Advocacy Patient Safety
Jennifer Dunn
Lecturer · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contact: dunnj@uchastings.edu / 415-581-8983 / Office M216-198
Health Law Human Subjects Research Maternal Health & Informed Consent Adolescent Health Women's Health
Chad Ray
Interim Section Chief, Associate Professor · Augusta University
His interests include maternal mortality & global women's health initiatives. He also provides insight into COVID-19's impact on pregnancy.
Coronavirus Workforce Solutions for Women's Health Global Women's Health Women's Health Advocacy Maternal Mortality
Lisa Faigman
Lecturer · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contact: faigmanl@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4622 / Office 627-200
Wrongful Convictions Forensic Evidence Women's Health and Aging Criminal Procedure Neuroscience and Law
Herschel Knapp
Adjunct Assistant Professor · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Herschel Knapp is currently providing research and analytic services to promote excellence within a health care system.
Diana C. Parry
Professor, Applied Health Sciences, Special Advisor to the President, Women's and Gender Issues · University of Waterloo
Dr. Diana C. Parry research explores the roles of leisure in women’s health and wellbeing through a feminist lens.
Women's Leisure Gender Leisure Health and Well-Being Qualitative Inquiry Feminist Theory
Meredith David, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Marketing · Baylor University
Dr. David focuses on marketing strategies with an exploration of new technologies.
Strategic Planning Marketing Marketing and Communications Consumer Preferences Well-Being
Roxanne Mykitiuk
Associate Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School · York University
Roxanne Mykitiuk investigates the legal, ethical and social implications of assisted reproductive and genetic technologies.
Health Law Disability Law Feminist Legal Theory Family Law Genetics and the Law
Jennifer Abbass Dick, PhD
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences · University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Establishing evidence-informed resources and frameworks to help families transition and thrive as co-parents
Dr. Eleanor Fish
Senior Scientist, Division of Advanced Diagnostics - Infection & Immunity Toronto General Research Institute · University Health Network
Helping develop develop therapeutic intervention strategies for a variety of clinical indications.
Immunology Autouimmunity Arthritis Cytokines - Interferons and Chemokines H5N1
Michelle Zappas
Clinical Associate Professor Dept. of Nursing at the School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Nursing expert, focusing on health care for vulnerable populations across the lifespan.
Nursing Science Education Women's Health Health Care for Vulnerable Populations Nursing Practice Dermatology
Kelly Ylitalo, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Public Health · Baylor University
An expert in Physical Functioning, Obesity and Diabetes, Survey Methodology, and Physical Activity.
Physical Activity Obesity and Diabetes Physical Functioning Survey Methodology
Judith Schoenholtz-Read, EdD
Doctoral Faculty - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Feminist theory and practice; Group psychotherapy; Non-verbal methods of psychotherapy; Narrative research methods; Gender issues
Integrated Psychotherapy Psychodrama Women's Health Gender Issues in Research Qualitative Methods
Dr. Jacob Udell
Cardiologist · University Health Network
Dr. Udell’s research focus is on cardiovascular outcomes studies
Cardiovascular Disorders Women's Health Comparative Effectiveness Research Screening and Prevention Knowledge Translation
Peggy Cooke
Board Member · Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada
Feminist blogger and activist with a decade of administrative and advocacy experience in reproductive rights.
Abortion Social Justice Feminism Abortion in Canada Reproductive Health