Women Shaping the Future of Health & Science Program
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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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
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
Professor of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Speakers
Suzanne Dawid, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Kanakadurga Singer, MA, MD
Professor
Sung W Choi, MD, MS
Professor
Samantha B Schon, MD, MSTR
Associate Professor
Panel (in addition to speakers)
Lori L Isom, PhD
Professor
Bethany Moore, PhD
Professor
Break
3:15 PM
Part Three - Empowering Women in Healthcare
3:50 PM
Keynotes
Laurie McCauley, DDS
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
William K. and Mary Anne Najjar Professor
University of Michigan
William K. and Mary Anne Najjar Professor
University of Michigan
Victor J. Dzau, MD
President, National Academy of Medicine
Panel
Eva L Feldman, MD, PhD
Professor
George A Mashour, MD, PhD
VICE DEAN
Louito Edje, MD, MHPE, FAAFP
Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education
Clinica Professor of Family Medicine
Joint Faculty, Department of Learning Health Services
Clinica Professor of Family Medicine
Joint Faculty, Department of Learning Health Services
Eve A Kerr, MD, MPH, MACP
Professor
Dawn O Kleindorfer
Professor
Closing
5:10 PM
Eva L Feldman, MD, PhD
Professor
Reception
5:15 PM - 6 PM
