Join us for our final Knowledge & Networking Breakfast of the year—an urgent and solutions-focused conversation on the future of Women’s Health.

Our theme, Breaking the Cycle: Why Innovation in Women’s Health Can’t Wait, reflects a growing reality: while momentum is building and awareness is rising, meaningful change still requires coordinated action across research, industry, clinical care, policy, and investment.

This session will take a high-level look at the challenges—and the opportunities—shaping women’s health today. We’ll explore the gaps that persist, celebrate the progress being made, and highlight the innovative pathways that can move the sector forward.

Whether you work in research, clinical care, policy, biotech, medical technology, or patient support, this conversation will equip you with insights and ideas that spark collaboration and solutions.

Panelists:

• Moderator: Amy Flood, Executive Director, Women’s Health Collective Canada
• Carolyn Pullen, CEO, Canadian Cardiovascular Society
• Liliana Polcari, Head of Market Access & Government Relations, Astellas Pharma
• Lindsay Shirreff, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder, Blair Health
• Ivy Parks, President, BD Canada

Each speaker brings a unique lens—cardiovascular health, access and equity, clinical realities, market and regulatory challenges, and the broader innovation landscape. Together, they’ll explore actionable pathways to drive innovation and close long-standing gaps in women’s health.

Be part of an energizing, forward-looking morning as we close out the year with purpose and collaboration. 

Date: Friday, December 12th, 2025

Time: 8 AM - 10 AM

Venue: Fasken Office, 333 Bay St., #2400, Toronto ON, M5H 2T6

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