Our members are dedicated to advancing women’s health and do so through their roles as scientists, students, patient advocates, journalists, nonprofit professionals, healthcare practitioners, civil servants, and more. With over 1200 members across more than 46 countries worldwide, our members are driving change by conducting cutting-edge research, influencing policy, and fostering collaborations that improve health outcomes for women globally.

Member News

Rising Researcher Advancing Women’s Brain Health: Dr. Pia Campagna Receives Elizabeth Young New Investigator Award

Dr. Pia Campagna, Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and a member of the Women’s Health Research Cluster, has been named a recipient of the Elizabeth Young New Investigator Award by the Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD). This award recognizes promising early-career researchers advancing innovative research on…
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Rising Researcher and Advocate: Dr. Bonnie Lee Advancing Women’s Brain Health

Dr. Bonnie Lee, Lead of Research and Advocacy at the Women’s Health Research Cluster and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, is emerging as a powerful voice in women’s brain health and Alzheimer’s disease research. Her work is helping to uncover critical sex-specific factors that shape how neurodegenerative diseases develop and progress.…
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Trailblazing: Dr. Neill Epperson Elected to the National Academy of Medicine

Dr. Neill Epperson, Robert Freedman Endowed Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the Anschutz School of Medicine, has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine. This distinction recognizes individuals whose outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service have made a profound impact on the advancement of medical science…
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Our Expert Database connects you with multidisciplinary women’s health researchers, professors, and trainees. Use this platform to find a collaborator for your research project, identify an expert to comment on current events, discover a supervisor for your graduate work and more. Alternatively, browse the profiles below to get to know our members.

Margarita Zachariou

Margarita Zachariou

Associate Scientist Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics Applied (Clinical and Engineering Applications)
Dr Margarita Zachariou is an Associate Scientist at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics. She holds a BSc in Applied Mathematics from the University of Cyprus and a PhD in Mathematics (focus in Mathematical Neuroscience) from the University of Nottingham. Her research lies in the computational biology area with...
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Margaux Kourkouliotis

Margaux Kourkouliotis

5th year medical student European University Cyprus Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms)
Margaux Kourkouliotis is a medical student with an international background and a strong commitment to advancing patient care, medical education, and research. Through clinical externships in multiple countries, she has gained valuable exposure to diverse healthcare systems and multidisciplinary clinical environments, fostering a global perspective on medicine. Her primary academic...
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Maria Charalambous

Maria Charalambous

Postdoctoral Researcher University of British Columbia Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms)
Maria is a highly skilled Biochemist and Biotechnologist with a focus on neurodegenerative and age-related diseases. In her current role as a lab manager, she upholds laboratory safety standards and promotes accessibility practices while mentoring and training students. Maria’s expertise lies in advanced imaging and data analysis, enabling her to...
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Maria Eleni Fafouti

Maria Eleni Fafouti

PhD Student University of Toronto Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms)
Hey there! My name is Marlen, and I’m currently doing research in Toronto, using spatial transcriptomics technologies. I enjoy the challenge of extracting meaning from complex datasets, and I’m always eager to discover novel technologies. This year so far, I have focused on the vulnerability of the maternal brain towards...
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Maria Fernanda Mujica-Coopman

Maria Fernanda Mujica-Coopman

Postdoctoral Fellow Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms)
My interest in human nutrition research started during my undergraduate studies. I completed my MSc in Human Nutrition at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA), University of Chile, in 2015. The main focus of my master thesis was the comparison of iron and zinc supplementation on anemia in...
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Maria Ospina

Maria Ospina

Associate Professor Queen's University Applied (Clinical and Engineering Applications)
Dr. Ospina is an associate professor with the Department of Public Health Sciences at Queen’s University, a clinical epidemiologist, and population health researcher and former Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Life Course, Social Environments, and Health. Her research program uses a life course approach, epidemiological methods, mixed-methods, and knowledge...
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Maria Pia Campagna

Maria Pia Campagna

PhD Candidate Monash University Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms)
Pia Campagna is a final year PhD Candidate in the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Neuroimmunology Genomics and Prognostics group at the Central Clinical School, Monash University. Her doctoral work aims to improve personalised disease management and long-term outcomes for people with MS using genomics. This involves identifying pharmacogenetic biomarkers, epigenetic...
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Maria Salaria

Maria Salaria

Undergraduate Student University of British Columbia Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms) department
As a Food, Nutrition, and Health Science student at UBC, I have always been passionate about women’s health research, recognizing the critical need to address women’s unique challenges. As I’ve grown, I’ve noticed an incredible lack of support and research in treating and diagnosing maternal, hormonal, and mental health issues....
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Maria Shock

Maria Shock

Medical Student McMaster University Discovery (Biological & Genetic Mechanisms)
Maria is a medical student at McMaster University. She completed her BSc in Behavioural Neuroscience at the University of British Columbia in 2021. She was a research assistant in the Soma Lab where she was particularly interested in investigating the roles of estrogens in social behaviour. Maria assisted Cecilia Jalabert...
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Mariana Correa dos Reis

Mariana Correa dos Reis

Registered Holistic Nutritionist Mariana Reis Holistic Nutrition and Low Entropy Foundation Gender, Society, and Health
I’m a Registered Holistic Nutritionist deeply passionate about Women’s Health. My studies focus on the vital role of nutrition in fertility, prenatal/postnatal health, and childhood development. I aim to empower women to enhance their well-being through food, working in collaboration with healthcare experts. I run a private practice, collaborate with...
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Marianne Vidler

Marianne Vidler

Assistant Professor University of British Columbia Applied (Clinical and Engineering Applications) Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Marianne Vidler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at UBC. Her research focus is on pregnancy complications and maternal mortality in resources constrained settings. Marianne received a Masters in Public Health at Simon Fraser University in 2011, where her research focused on the obstetric referral...
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