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  • Greg Wilson

    Greg Wilson

    Dr. Greg Wilson is a programmer, author, and educator based in Toronto. He co-founded and was the first Executive Director of Software Carpentry, which has taught basic software skills to tens of thousands of researchers worldwide, and has authored or edited over a dozen books. Greg is a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation and…

  • Dominique Bérubé

    Dominique Bérubé

    Senior leader in research and innovation, known for challenging the status quo and delivering systemic change. Brings government and university experience to rethink how research delivers excellence, equity, and impact. — Cadre supérieur en recherche et innovation, reconnu·e pour remettre en question le statu quo et concrétiser des transformations systémiques. Allie une expérience universitaire et…

  • Philippe P. Roux

    Philippe P. Roux

    Dr. Philippe Roux is a Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology, a Principal Investigator, and Scientific Director at the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) of the Université de Montréal (UdeM). His academic journey commenced at UdeM, where he earned his B.Sc. in Biological Sciences (1995) and M.Sc. in Microbiology and Immunology (1997).…

  • Mahadeo Sukhai

    Mahadeo Sukhai

    Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai is the world’s first congenitally blind geneticist. Currently the Chief Operating Officer of IDEA-STEM, an organization dedicated to improving the accessibility of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and healthcare education, research, training and work, Mahadeo has more than 20 years’ experience as an accessibility and inclusion professional, and as a researcher within this…

  • Marta Kryven

    Marta Kryven

    Dr. Kryven is an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University where she leads the Cognitive AI lab, and a Research Affiliate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Kryven has joined Dalhousie in 2024, after a post-doc at MIT Brain and Cognitive Sciences department. Her research integrates AI, cognitive science and experimental psychology to understand human perception…

  • Alexander Baker

    Alexander Baker

    Dr. Alexander Baker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Dalhousie University (July 2023). He pursued undergraduate studies (B.Sc.) as a combined Honors in Chemistry, Biochemistry at Dalhousie University, before proceeding to a PhD in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry with a Collaborative Specialization in Biomedical Engineering. The focus of his research…

  • Corey Smith

    Corey Smith

    Researcher in the field of ophthalmology and vision sciences with over 12 years of experience in basic and clinical research.

  • Françoise Baylis

    Françoise Baylis

    Françoise Baylis is President-Elect of the Royal Society of Canada (2025-2028). As well, currently she is a member of the Governing Board of the International Science Council (2021-2025) and Vice-Chair of its Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science. She was a member of the WHO Expert Advisory Committee on Developing Global Standards for Governance…

  • Jibran Khokhar

    Jibran Khokhar

    Dr. Khokhar completed his undergraduate training at Queen’s University, and his PhD in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Toronto and CAMH, under the supervision of Dr. Rachel Tyndale. He then completed a post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at Dartmouth College with Dr. Alan Green. Dr. Khokhar was recently…

  • Rhona Sinamtwa

    Rhona Sinamtwa

    Over the past three years, I’ve focused on strategy, research, and collaboration in sustainability initiatives, particularly in sustainable consumption, production, and building resilient communities. My experience spans think tanks, the financial industry, and educational institutions, where I’ve contributed to impactful projects and honed my ability to deliver actionable insights. As I explore opportunities, my focus…