Wonderful Women in Canada

On May 25, Weizmann Canada’s Women and Science committee hosted the third annual Wonderful Women event, presented by TD Bank, at Toronto’s Casa Loma.

Committee chair Michele Atlin announced that this was a record-breaking initiative for the Wonderful Women event, as it raised funds to support three grants as part of the Israel National Postdoctoral Award Program for Advancing Women in Science.

More than 300 guests were treated to a cocktail reception followed by a panel discussion. The panel included award-winning author and musician Jann Arden, author and actress Mary Jo Eustace, businesswoman Carrie Kirkman, and Dr. Yifat Merbl of the Department of Immunology. The evening was moderated by well-known journalist and TV personality Dianne Buckner. The panel members shared challenges and triumphs they have experienced in their respective careers. Jann Arden signed copies of her memoir, Falling Backwards, and guests enjoyed a delicious dessert reception sponsored by PearTree Financial.