Events

SCWIST is happy to announce its new board of directors! They will continue the organization’s mission to create an environment where women and girls in Canada can pursue their interest, […]

At our 2021 Annual General Meeting, we had the pleasure of welcoming four new members to SCWIST’s Board of Directors. Their broad range of skills and experience will be an […]

Message from Nasira Aziz, Director of Leadership: I am so delighted to see all of you gather here to celebrate our commitment, dedication, contribution and achievements. Your contribution has had […]

Janny Marie earned her Master and PhD degrees in stem cell biology from the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with Hagedorn Research Institute (Denmark). She moved to Vancouver for the […]

Hello SCWIST! Fall has arrived, meaning our schedules are now packed with everything from work, new projects, school, and events. Summer was spent outside, relaxing with friends or enjoying a […]

Maria Gyongyossy-Issa is a “seasoned” member of Pathology who has long enjoyed teaching anyone from kindergarten kids to PhD students and Residents and all comers in between.  Though she started […]

Christiana began her involvement with SCWIST in April 2013 when she started as the communications and social media coordinator helping to promote SCWIST events and manage communications.  Her role gradually […]

Rosine Hage-Moussa is the Manager of Programs and Outreach at LifeSciences BC. She has over 15 years of experience in the life sciences sector, which includes marketing, event planning, administration […]

Sandy Eix has a BSc in Physics from Waterloo, a BEd from Queen’s, and an MSc and PhD in Physics from SFU. Despite all of this, she is a relatively […]

Julie received her PhD from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of British Columbia where she developed novel diagnostic tools for the study of G-protein couple […]

Lee Ling is a Research Technician in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of British Columbia. She has contributed to SCWIST through grant writing, social media marketing, blogging and […]

Vladimirka Pereula is a Project Coordinator at UBC. She has more than 15 years experience working in  Manuafacturing , Software Development and Education Sectors as a Mechanical Engineer, Database Developer, […]

Jazz holds a B.Sc. in cell and molecular biology and biochemistry. She has attended numerous networking events, gaining valuable contacts that will assist her with her educational and career goals. […]

Kristen Hodge, CA, is a currently a Senior Associate in the Deals –Transaction Services group of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Vancouver. She assists corporate and private equity clients with financial due diligence […]

Melissa Montoril is the Administrative Coordinator of Eagle Bay Financial Services Ltd., a financial advisory company specialized to assist First Nation’s organizations with tax exemption and investment management. With a […]

Jane O’Hara hails from Ireland, where she completed all of her education: she got her Bachelor degree in Microbiology from Trinity College, Dublin, followed by a MSc in Molecular Medicine. […]

Naomi is an Assistant Professor in the Botany Department at the University of British Columbia, where she is also a member of the Biodiversity Research Centre and the Centre for […]

Fariba is a seasoned IT professional with more than 20 years’ experience in various facets of Information Systems and Projects. She holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering, is […]