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.
Current opportunities
Executive committee
Four new members will be elected for the WISDOM Executive Committee.
Executive committee members:
- Participate in setting priorities for activities planned in accordance with the WISDOM mandate
- Coordinate efforts with other organizations for promoting WISDOM events
- Facilitate decision making based on consensus agreement
- Facilitate constant renewal of ideas
- Participate in working group or sub-committee for priority issues
- Ensure ongoing promotion of the WISDOM purpose and mandate
The WISDOM Executive Committee meets at least six times per academic year or subject to the call of the chair.
For full details and information on how to apply, contact us.
Trainee working group
We are inviting applications for the following positions in the trainee working group:
Events executive
- Responsible for and primary contacts for the planning and execution of WISDOM trainee events
- Organizing a minimum of four events per year, two of which must be WISDOM-led events, while two events may be ran through collaboration with other on-campus groups
- Works collaboratively with the outreach executive on initiatives that involve other on campus stakeholders
Social media executive
- Manages various social media accounts on behalf of WISDOM and engages the WISDOM audience with event promotion and information of Women in Science
- Ensures WISDOM.MB.ca is up to date with current information and WISDOM initiatives.
- Collects, edits, and posts content for WISDOM Wednesday weekly women in science features
Mentorship program coordinator
- Responsible for and primary contact for the WISDOM Longitudinal Mentorship Program
- Develops, establish, and implement the program according to the guiding principles outlined in the terms of reference document
For full details and information on how to apply, contact us.
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.
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. Hope Anderson
Vice-Dean (Graduate Studies), Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Associate Dean (Research), College of Pharmacy, Professor, College of Pharmacy
Dr. Janilyn Arsenio
Vice-Chair, Canada Research Chair in Systems Biology of Chronic Inflammation, Assistant Professor, Departments of Internal Medicine and Immunology, Manitoba Centre for Proteomics & Systems Biology
Allison Balasko
Trainee Working Group Co-chair, Clinical, MD/Ph.D. Student and Vanier Scholar, Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Dr. Keith Fowke
Head, Department of Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, Professor, Departments of Medical Microbiology and Community Health Sciences
Janice Gushulak
Administrative Support
Dr. Sara Israels
Vice-Dean (Academic Affairs), Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Department Head Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis
Associate Professor, Department of Dental Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, Division Head of Periodontology, Program Director of Graduate Periodontics
Dr. Linda Larcombe
Associate Professor, Departments of Internal Medicine and Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Dr. Neeloffer Mookherjee
Chair, Canada Sex and Gender Science Chair, Associate Professor, Departments of Internal Medicine and Immunology, Manitoba Centre for Proteomics & Systems Biology
Dr. Liam O’Neil
Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine Max Rady College of Medicine
Dr. Deanna Santer
Assistant Professor, Department of Immunology Max Rady College of Medicine
Diane Tshikudi
Trainee Working Group Co-chair, Non-Clinical, PhD student, Department of Immunology
Dr. Pamela Wener
Associate Professor and Acting Head, Department of Occupational Therapy
Valerie Williams
Director, Equity Diversity and Inclusion
Dr. Roberta Woodgate
Professor, Canadian Research Chair (Tier 1) in Child and Family Engagement in Health Research and Healthcare
Trainee working group
Hi! We’re the WISDOM Trainee Working Group Executive Team and we’re behind the updates you see on this website.
- Allison Balasko: Clinical co-chair
- Shanelle Gingras: Outreach executive
- Monica Kowatsch: Mentorship program coordinator
- Courtney Marshall: Mentorship program coordinator
- Olubukola Olatosi: Events executive
- Stella Onwah: Events executive
- Camila Oda: Social media executive
- Diane Tshikudi: Non-clinical co-chair
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