MEDIA ADVISORY - Why Women Make a Difference in Brain Science

February 4, 2016 (Press Release) - The Ontario Brain Institute hosts a free public talk for International Women's Day on how women are changing the face of brain researchfrom basic science to advocacy.

Hear from:

• Dr. Gillian Einstein, neuroscientist and expert in sex differences in the brain - University of Toronto
• Dr. Jason Lerch, autism researcher using female mice to improve his work - The Hospital for Sick Children
• Judith John, brain tumor survivor, patient advocate and healthcare communications professional
• Dr. Pooja Viswanathan, entrepreneur and creator of new mobility devices for older adults - 2015 OBI Entrepreneur
• Marcia Moffat, Managing Director and Country Head, Blackrock Canada and Vice-Chair OBI's Board of Directors

MC: Valerie Pringle, journalist & broadcaster, mental health advocate and OBI Board Member

Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Roy Thomson Hall, North & South Lobbies, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto ON

To register visit: www.braininstitute.ca

SOURCE Ontario Brain Institute

For further information: For interviews please contact Michelle Wilson, Senior Program Lead, Communications, Ontario Brain Institute, Tel.: (647) 872-1215, mwilson@braininstitute.ca

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