CRS Women’s Health Symposium

The Women’s Health Symposium is a two-day, multidisciplinary event focused on innovation in drug delivery and biomedical technology development and clinical translation in women’s health. The symposium brings together leading international experts, clinicians, researchers, and trainees to explore cutting-edge advances across key areas of women’s health. The program features thematic sessions on cancer, infectious diseases and reproductive health, local vaginal and mucosal drug delivery, and pregnancy-related diagnostics, treatments, and models, highlighting both fundamental research and translational applications. Attendees will hear from global leaders in academia and industry, alongside opportunities to engage with emerging research through trainee pitch presentations, poster sessions, and networking events.

Speakers of the Women’s Health Symposium include:

• Omid Veiesh (Rice University, USA)
• Gustavo Doncel (CONRAD, USA)
• Maria Vicent (CIPF, Spain)
• Rahima Benhabbour (UNC Chapel Hill, USA)
• Paola Luciani (University of Bern, Switzerland)
• Karine Andrieux (Université Paris Cité, France)
• Christos Tapeinos (University of Manchester, UK)
• Emmanuel Ho (University of Waterloo, Canada)
• Alexandra Teleki (Uppsala University, Sweden)
• Lamia Heikal (Alexandria University, Egypt)
• Hala Shokr (University of Manchester, UK)
• Dafna Susmann (TMU, Canada)
• Brian Cox (University of Toronto, Canada)
• Alana Ogata (University of Toronto Mississauga, Canada)Cristina Fornaguera (IQS, Spain)

Registration and abstract submission for the 2026 CRS Women’s Health Symposium is now open! Don’t miss out – submit your abstract before August 14.

Register now to secure your spot to join leading researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals.

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