Women Shaping the Future of Health & Science Program

Graphic for the "Women Shaping the Future of Health & Science" symposium

April 25, 2025, 1 PM - 5:15 PM

Kahn Auditorium
A. Alfred Taubman Biomedical Sciences Research Buiding
109 Zina Pitcher Place,
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Please join us for what will be a remarkable afternoon, shining a light on the contributions of women to advancing the cause of medical science and care. “Women Shaping the Future of Health and Science” is a celebration of the philanthropy of Edith Briskin and her efforts to empower women in science and healthcare.

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(panel moderators are highlighted in light blue)

Welcome

1 PM

Edith Briskin

Philanthropist

Eva L Feldman, MD, PhD

Professor

Part One - Women Leaders Effecting Change

1:10 PM

KEYNOTES

Jocelyn Benson

Michigan Secretary of State

Debbie Dingell

U.S. Representative

Panel (in addition to speakers)

Valerie Paula Opipari, MD

Professor Emeritus/a

Michelle S Caird, MD

Professor

Dee E Fenner, MD

Professor

Reshma Jagsi, MD, DPhil

Reshma Jagsi, MD, DPhil
Adjunct Professor, University of Michigan
Lawrence W. Davis Professor & Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology
Emory University School of Medicine

Part Two - Women in Science

Featuring the Briskin Scholars

2:15 PM

Keynote

Linda McAllister-Lucas, MD, PhD

Enterprise Deputy Director, Pediatric Cancer Programs, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
Professor of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science