Dear Colleagues,

We are just under one month away from the deadline for registration and abstract submissions for the 2026 CRS Women’s Health Symposium! 

Event Dates: September 28–29, 2026

Location: Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Toronto, ON

Submission & Registration Deadline: August 14, 2026

Hosted by the Controlled Release Society (CRS) in partnership with Unity Health Toronto and the University of Toronto, this symposium is a unique opportunity for academic, industry, and government researchers to explore cutting-edge innovation and clinical translation in women’s health. The program features thematic sessions highlighting both fundamental research and translational applications across key areas, including cancer, infectious diseases and reproductive health, local vaginal and mucosal drug delivery, and pregnancy-related diagnostics, treatments, and models. Attendees will hear from global leaders in academia and industry, with excellent opportunities to engage with emerging research through trainee pitch and poster sessions (with cash prizes!), and networking events.  

We welcome academic, industry, and government researchers to submit work focused on drug delivery, diagnostics, and bioengineered models relevant to women’s health. Don’t miss the chance to explore the future of women’s health with global leaders in the field. Secure your spot and submit your abstract before August 14, 2026!

       Click Here to Register & Submit Your Abstract

Stay connected with CRS Women’s Health:  Follow our social media pages on LinkedIn and X for real-time announcements, including speaker highlights, prize announcements, and full agenda details.

For any questions, please reach out to the organizing committee at crswomenshealth@gmail.com.

We look forward to welcoming you to Toronto this September!

Best regards,

The 2026 CRS Women’s Health Symposium Organizing Committee

We are delighted to announce Developmental and Perinatal Biology Exchange Program 2026. This exciting program between the University of Toronto and the Karolinska-Institutet will take place in Toronto from 24-28th August 2026. 

Program Details: 

• Open to ALL trainees at the University of Toronto, including senior Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, PDFs, Medical Residents and Fellows conducting research under Developmental and Perinatal Biology
• Combines lectures, seminars, poster presentations, and interactive research workshops, offering a valuable opportunity to broaden your scientific perspective, build international collaborations, and connect with peers who share an interest in developmental and perinatal biology!
• Beyond the science, the workshop includes fun social activities in the evenings designed to help participants connect, exchange ideas, and build friendships with fellow trainees from Karolinska Institutet and UofT

Program costs are covered through the generous support of our sponsors. Spaces are limited. Final selection is made by the Program Organizing Committee. Applications must be submitted by July 24th, 2026 to  be considered for an oral presentation!

Late-breaking abstracts for a poster presentation can be submitted by August 1, 2026.

Of note:Participation in the Toronto exchange course does not preclude participants from applying to future editions of the program hosted in Sweden.

Please apply here: https://forms.gle/ABW2TwXL6YAEgJH19

For more information and previous years programs, please visit: https://physiology.utoronto.ca/news/apply-today-international-exchange-workshop-developmental-and-perinatal-biology and see the attached flyer. 

For any questions, please contact @Hafsah Mughis

Upcoming Event: GMCA Executive Team Recruitment  

We are currently recruiting for the 2026-2027 GMCA Executive team which is a fantastic opportunity for trainees (Masters, PhDs, Post-Docs, MDs, PharmDs and JDs) to gain exposure to the consulting industry. We kindly ask you to share the attached event package with your students.   

Should you choose to circulate our event, please respond to this email to confirm this and/or your interest in hearing about our future events. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me! 

2026 Toronto Robotics Conference

Join the University of Toronto Robotics Institute’s expert network for a two-day, multi-track showcase of the latest AI-robotics research across U of T and the GTA!

Details

• Dates: July 21-22, 2026
• Location: University of Toronto Mississauga
• Register by July 14

​What you can expect

• Keynote talks with international and national experts
• Panel: Are robotaxis really safer than humans? First steps to a post-driving world
• Two Small Fish Pitch Competition
• Tech talks from 20+ labs
• Indoor and outdoor demos from labs and industry
• Networking with faculty, students, alumni and industry partners

Learn more about the 2026 Toronto Robotics Conference

Sign up for the Robotics Institute’s mailing list to get the latest event updates

Summary

You will design, implement, and maintain closed loop neurostimulation experimental pipelines and serve as a technical resource for electrophysiological data acquisition, signal processing, and analysis. This is an engineering and data science role.

Here’s What You Get to Do:

• Closed loop stimulation systems: Develop and maintain experimental setups integrating neural recording hardware, online signal processing, stimulators, and behavioral task software.
• Electrophysiology signal processing and analysis: Design and apply data processing and analysis pipelines for scalp and intracranial EEG.
• Infrastructure maintenance: Configure and maintain acquisition hardware, storage systems, and network infrastructure; perform preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis; liaise with IS and Research IT as needed.
• Training and technical support: Provide support to graduate students and research staff in data acquisition, signal processing methods, coding practices, and computational workflows.
• Frequently at a computer but will also need to be back and forth between imaging suites and lab area as well as in meetings in various locations in the Hospital and University.

Here’s what you need

• Graduate Degree in Engineering (preferred), Mathematics or Physics (or 3 years of equivalent work experience).
• Must have strong Python programming skills; competency will be tested during the interview.

• Must have proven digital signal processing experience. Please describe in application and be prepared to discuss in interview.
• Must have proven mathematical modeling and advanced statistical analyses experience. Please describe stats experience in application and be prepared to discuss in interview.
• Direct experience with EEG and/or intracranial EEG data.
• Experience maintaining and debugging experimental systems involving hardware-software integration.
• Proficiency in bash/Linux; experience with version control (Git).
• Experience in a research or academic health care environment preferred.
• Evidence of research productivity (authorship on journal articles, conference abstracts, etc.) is an asset. Please include list of publications on application.
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Employment Type: Full-time temporary 1 year contract with modified benefits (i.e., health & dental), 1.0 FTE

If interested please contact George Ibrahim with your CV at george.ibrahim@sickkids.ca.

This is a reminder that abstract submission and registration are officially open for the 2026 CRS Women’s Health Symposium! Hosted at the Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science at Unity Health Toronto on September 28-29, 2026, this two-day, multidisciplinary event focuses on innovation in technology development and clinical translation in women’s health. It is a fantastic opportunity to engage with leading international experts, clinicians, researchers, and trainees. 

We are also thrilled to announce that two $500 travel grants, sponsored by iBEST and Mito2i, are available specifically for international trainees traveling to present research at the symposium. In addition to the funding, these two recipients will receive waived registration fees. To be considered for a travel grant, trainees must submit their abstracts before June 15, 2026. Please note that this deadline is much earlier than general submission to allow for travel planning and processing.  

Key Deadlines

To ensure you do not miss out on presenting or attending, please keep the following dates in mind:

• For international trainee travel grant consideration: submit abstracts by June 15, 2026
• General abstract submissions: August 14, 2026
• Registration deadline: September 8, 2026

Symposium Overview

The program features thematic sessions highlighting both fundamental research and translational applications across key areas, including cancer, infectious diseases and reproductive health, local vaginal and mucosal drug delivery, and pregnancy-related diagnostics, treatments, and models.

Attendees will hear from global leaders in academia and industry, with excellent opportunities to engage with emerging research through trainee pitch presentations, poster sessions, and networking events. Don’t miss the chance to explore the future of women’s health with global leaders in the field. Secure your spot and submit your abstract today!

**** Click Here to Register & Submit Your Abstract ****

Stay Connected: For up-to-date announcements including keynote speaker highlights, prize announcements, and agenda and session information, follow our social media pages on LinkedInand X. For any questions, please reach out to the team at crswomenshealth@gmail.com.

Best regards,

The CRS Women’s Health Symposium Committee