WISDOM
Women In Science: Development, Outreach and Mentorship (WISDOM), works to connect, mentor and advocate on behalf of Manitoba's academic women in science. We also strive to inspire innovation and excellence through positive role models and outreach programs.
Join us
Want to make a difference in the world of science? WISDOM is for you!
Our organization is a Rady Faculty of Health Sciences instituted initiative at the University of Manitoba and affiliated with the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology.
We offer mentorship for women in science, especially for those in the early career stages, and provide opportunities for professional development and community engagement. We also strive to raise awareness and guide policy development that ensures gender equity in all aspects of academic activity within the University of Manitoba.
People of all gender identities are invited to join WISDOM and be part of a community that is committed to promoting gender equity and diversity in the field of science. Together, we can make a difference.
Get involved
What are you waiting for? Reach out and get involved. Contact us for information on current opportunities on the WISDOM Executive team and Trainee working group.
Our team
Get to know the team that helps WISDOM flourish.
Overview
The WISDOM executive team meets on a monthly basis to discuss current issues and plan events. To bring something to our attention, please email wisdommb@umanitoba.ca.
Executive team
Dr. Janilyn Arsenio
Chair, WISDOM executive
Canada Research Chair in Systems Biology of Chronic Inflammation, Assistant professor, Departments of Internal Medicine and Immunology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Manitoba Centre for Proteomics & Systems Biology
Dr. Barbara Porto
Vice-chair, WISDOM executive
Assistant professor, Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Dr. Hope Anderson
Past chair, WISDOM executive
Dean, College of Pharmacy, Professor, College of Pharmacy
Allison Balasko
Learner group co-chair, Clinical, MD/PhD student and Vanier Scholar, Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Courtney Marshall
Learner group co-chair, research
PhD Student, Department of Immunology, Max Rady College of Medicine
Alanna Doell
WISDOM executive member representing College of Pharmacy
Instructor, College of Pharmacy
Dr. Asmaa Haimeur
WISDOM executive member representing Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry
Jane Kraut
WISDOM executive member representing College of Nursing
Instructor II, College of Nursing
Dr. Liam O’Neil
WISDOM executive member representing Max Rady College of Medicine
Assistant professor, Department of Internal Medicine Max Rady College of Medicine
Dr. Deanna Santer
WISDOM executive member representing Max Rady College of Medicine
Assistant Professor, Department of Immunology Max Rady College of Medicine
Dr. Genevieve Thompson
WISDOM executive member representing College of Nursing
Canada Research Chair in Person-Directed Living, Professor, College of Nursing
Dr. Neeloffer Mookherjee
Founding Chair, WISDOM Executive, Ex-officio
CIHR Chair in Sex and Gender Science in Respiratory Health, Professor, Departments of Internal Medicine and Immunology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Manitoba Centre for Proteomics & Systems Biology
Dr. Jacquie Ripat
Ex-officio WISDOM executive member
Vice-Dean Academic Affairs, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Associate Dean (Research), College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Professor, College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Kagowa Kuruneri
Ex-officio WISDOM executive member
Director, Equity, access and participation, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Jackie Gruber
Ex-officio WISDOM executive member
Director, Professionalism, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Trainee Working Learner Group
Hi! We’re the WISDOM Trainee Working Learner Group Executive Team
- Allison Balasko: Learner co-chair, clinical
- Courtney Marshall: Learner co-chair, research
- Marith Been: Social media executive
- Riley Greenslade: Mentorship program coordinator
- Chelsea Lukawy: Events executive
- Lea Soliman: Mentorship program coordinator
- Nuzhat Tabassum: Outreach executive
- Gunjan Thapar: Events executive
- Rushie Tyagi: Volunteer program coordinator
Affiliations
We love to collaborate! WISDOM MB is part of a network of organizations who share our mission to engage and inspire women and girls in STEM through development, outreach, and mentoring. Click through to their websites below.
In the news
We're in the news! Follow the links to learn more.
Neeloffer Mookherjee: "As a Leader, Promote the Voices of Women Who Feel They Don’t Belong"
Awards advance Rady women in leadership
WISDOM is Power at the University of Manitoba
Leaders in science and medicine speak at WISDOM Equity Symposium
WISDOM Co-chair among seven UM research projects funded by the Canadian Foundation for Innovation
New Initiative brings WISDOM to Rady Faculty
WISDOM initiative featured by the Department of Internal Medicine
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Contact us
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
260 Brodie Centre, 727 McDermot Avenue
University of Manitoba, Bannatyne campus
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P5 Canada