A conversation with Dr. Jen Gunter and special guests
Don’t get caught in the trap of hormone hype.
Join us for a fact-filled journey where no topic is too taboo.
Please enjoy the livestream recording below.
Join us on March 8, 2023 for a thought-provoking conversation on hormones and women’s health with renowned OB/GYN, Dr. Jen Gunter, and a panel of special guest experts.
Get ready to separate fact from fiction as we dive into the latest research and dispel common myths about women’s health and hormones. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in a lively discussion with some of the leading voices in the field.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and empower yourself with the knowledge you need to make informed choices about your health.
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Meet the Experts
Keynote Speaker and Panelist
Dr. Jen Gunter
The internationally renowned, New York Times bestselling author of The Vagina Bible and The Menopause Manifesto, Dr. Jen Gunter has been called “the world’s most famous–and outspoken–gynecologist” (The Guardian), the internet’s OB/GYN, and one of the fiercest advocates for women’s health.
Board-certified in OB/GYN and pain medicine, Dr. Jen Gunter cuts through stubborn myths and misunderstandings about women’s health with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective, and expert advice. She believes an empowered patient requires facts and is here to fix the medical Internet and smash the patriarchy.
Moderator
Dr. Esther Odekunle
Esther Odekunle, PhD is a Research Scientist at the antibody discovery and development company AbCellera in Vancouver, Canada. She received her BSc in Biochemistry and PhD in Biological Sciences (within the area of neurobiology and animal physiology) from Queen Mary University of London. Outside of her work, she is best known for using social media platforms to engage with the scientific community, communicate science, and advocate for diverse representation and inclusivity in STEM.
Additionally, she has published opinion articles and spoken on podcasts referencing ways we can create a community that embraces, supports, and celebrates scientists from all backgrounds. She also serves as an editorial board member for the Royal Society of Biology’s magazine “The Biologist”.
Panelists
Dr. Lori Brotto
Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and a Registered Psychologist in Vancouver, Canada. She has been the Executive Director of the Women’s Health Research Institute of BC located at BC Women’s Hospital since 2016. Dr. Brotto holds a Canada Research Chair in Women’s Sexual Health.
She is the author of Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire (2018) and The Better Sex Through Mindfulness Workbook (October 2022).
Dr. Melissa Lem
Dr. Melissa Lem is a Vancouver family physician who also works in rural and northern communities within Canada. President of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and Director of PaRx, Canada’s national nature prescription program powered by the BC Parks Foundation, she is an internationally recognized leader in the field of nature and health. She has also engaged in advocacy and policy work on a broad range of other issues, from climate change and hydraulic fracturing to sustainable health care and low-carbon transportation.
A widely published writer, her work has appeared in media including the CBC, Vancouver Sun, Toronto Star, Montreal Gazette, The Narwhal, and National Observer. As a climate change panelist on CBC Radio’s Early Edition and in-house medical columnist for CBC TV Vancouver, one of her major priorities is knowledge translation.
Dr. Lem was the inaugural winner of University College’s Young Alumni of Influence Award at the University of Toronto, winner of the 2022 Adult Nature Inspiration Award from the Canadian Museum of Nature, a 2021 World Parks Week Ambassador, sits on the Advisory Committee of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas Health and Well-being Specialist Group, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia.
Date and Time
Wednesday March 8, 2023
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST
In-person registration begins at 5:15 PM PST.
Location
Science World
1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7
Event Information
The evening will begin with a keynote address from OB/GYN Dr. Jen Gunter, followed by a panel discussion, and will end with a coffee, tea, and dessert reception.
Registered in-person attendees will receive a copy of Dr. Jen Gunter’s book The Vagina Bible.
“Women’s Health” is not simplistic. We know that gender is not biologically determined and it’s not binary. There is a ton of variation in how our gender identity shapes our perspectives. We know the health concerns of one woman are not the concerns of all, and issues are layered with age, race, class, nationality, and religion. The conversations held this evening welcome all folks across the gender spectrum.
Health and Safety
The health and safety of our participants are a top priority. Please note the following recommendations:
- Please stay home if you or anyone in your household is symptomatic of a respiratory infection.
- While wearing masks in public spaces is no longer mandated, masks are highly encouraged and will be provided along with hand sanitizer.
- We encourage participants to be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines and boosters for optimal protection.
Contact Us
For more information or questions please reach out to Rachel at rachel@scienceupfirst.com