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SUMMARY:What is research excellence? Measuring impact in a changing world
DESCRIPTION:Register HerePeer review underpins nearly all major academic assessments\, from publications and funding to promotions and awards. Despite its centrality in the research ecosystem\, peer review has a well-documented number of flaws that can lead to unfair assessment and disadvantage applicants\, including: a lack of concordance between reviewers; over-reliance on quantitative scores with small numerical margins defining top candidates; variation in the weight given to different application components; recurrent patterns of cognitive biases such as familiarity; and biases that undervalue applications from new researchers\, researchers at smaller institutions\, women\, and some groups of racialized people\, regardless of the objective merits of the application\, proposal\, or nomination. \nThis panel will examine both the challenges and potential solutions to inequities in peer review\, drawing on the National Killam Selection Committee’s 2021–2024 experience adjudicating some of Canada’s most prestigious national scholarly honours. The discussion will highlight data-informed strategies\, including anonymization\, categorical ranking\, structured rubrics\, and equalization processes that aim to mitigate bias while maintaining fairness and excellence. \nPanelists are a diverse representation of the Canadian research landscape and hold significant experience in research assessment and a uniformed interest in incorporating evidence-informed principles of excellence and equity into adjudication. The panelists will explore how bias manifests\, what evidence reveals about its effects\, and what actions can be taken to uphold fair assessment. \nSpeaker information coming soon!Amélie Quesnel-ValléeInaugural Chair and Professor\, Department of Equity\, Ethics and Policy (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences) Professor\, Department of Sociology (Faculty of Arts)See Bio×Amélie Quesnel-Vallée\nAmélie Quesnel-Vallée is Inaugural Chair and Professor in the Department of Equity\, Ethics and Policy (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences) and a Professor in the Department of Sociology (Faculty of Arts) at McGill University. From 2015 to 2025 she held the Canada Research Chair in Policies and Health Inequalities. Quesnel-Vallée’s research examines the contribution of policies to social inequalities in health over the life course and has been recognized through awards from professional associations including the American Sociological Association\, the Population Association of America\, and the American Public Health Association. \nShe is a two-time Fulbright Foundation awardee\, most recently of a Distinguished Chair (2020)\, and she held the Canada Research Chair in Policies and Health inequalities at McGill University (2015-2025). She is a Past-President of the Canadian Population Society and of the International Sociological Association’s Research Committee on the Sociology of Health\, and Chair-Elect of the American Sociological Association Medical Sociology Section. \nShe has demonstrated experience in providing strategic advice to several complex organizations\, notably the Canadian Institutes of Health Research\, where she served as a board member for six years\, and held leadership roles such as the inaugural Chair of the Standing Committee on Science (2022-2024) and as a Member of the Executive Committee (2021-2024). \nMaydianne AndradeDean & Professor\, Faculty of Science\, York UniversitySee Bio×Maydianne Andrade\nMaydianne Andrade is former Canada Research Chair in Integrative Evolutionary Ecology who was a faculty member at the University of Toronto for 25 years and held the rank of University Professor. Now Dean of the Faculty of Science at York University\, Professor Andrade is internationally recognized for her research on how ecology and evolution interact to shape behaviour\, species diversity and invasiveness\, using black widow spiders. \nDedicated to fostering more inclusive academic cultures\, Professor Andrade is founder of the Toronto Initiative for Diversity and Excellence\, and she is a co-founder and was inaugural President of the Canadian Black Scientists Network. She is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, a Fellow of the Animal Behavior Society and of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society\, and has been awarded the Burpee medal for Science Leadership\, Exemplar awards for career-long contributions to research\, and a Trailblazer award from the Canadian Science Policy Centre. \nCarl JamesJean Augustine Chair in Education\, Community & Diaspora\, Faculty of Education\, York UniversitySee Bio×Carl James\nCarl E. James holds the Jean Augustine Chair in Education\, Community & Diaspora in the Faculty of Education; and also Distinguished Researcher Professor at York University\, Toronto. For 16 years\, he was Visiting Lecturer in education at Uppsala University\, Sweden. His research interests include examination of the ways in which accessible and equitable opportunities in education – as informed by the regulations\, policies\, programs and practices of governments and institutions – structure the lived experiences\, educational trajectories\, health conditions\, employment possibilities\, and social outcomes of marginalized and racialized Canadians. \nA Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC) – Academy of Social Sciences\, he has received Honorary Doctorates (Education) from McGill University\, and Uppsala University\, the 2022 Killam Prize for Social Sciences\, and many other scholarly\, teaching and community awards. Among the dozens of books\, book chapters\, and journal articles he has authored and coauthored are : “Colour Matters”: Essays on the Experiences\, Education and Pursuits of Black Youth (UoT\, 2021) and First-Generation Student Experiences in Higher Education: Counterstories. (Routledge\, 2023). \nBilkis VissandjéeProfessor and Researcher\, School of Nursing\, Centre de recherche en santé publique (CReSP)\, Université de Montréal\nResearcher\, SHERPA University Institute and\nFellow\, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS)\nChair\, Quebec Provincial Committee on Access to Health and Social Services for Ethnocultural Communities See Bio×Bilkis Vissandjée\nDr. Vissandjee has played a key role in developing community-based research infrastructures\, notably contributing to the establishment of the SHERPA University Institute\, which advances equity-oriented practices in multi-ethnic and multilingual contexts. Her research and leadership focus on health equity\, migration\, gender-based violence\, and culturally responsive health systems. \nHer work addresses the challenges of delivering high-quality care in diverse contexts\, integrating intersectional and trauma-informed perspectives.  A central component of her research advances human rights-based and trauma-informed approaches to health and policy. \nThrough collaborations with community-based organizations and NGOs\, she develops and implements programs tailored to the realities of newly arrived populations\, addressing linguistic\, cultural\, and structural barriers to care in Quebec\, Canada\, and internationally. Her work underscores the importance of inclusive\, culturally responsive approaches to advancing health equity. \nBilkis serves on the Advisory Committee on Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion of the Canada Research Chairs Program and\, since 2022\, has been Chair of the Quebec Provincial Committee at the Ministry of Health and Social Services\, where she provides leadership on improving equitable access to care for ethnocultural communities. \n \nWilliam WhelanProfessor\, Department of Physics\, University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) and Professor\, Department of Biomedical Sciences\, Atlantic Veterinary CollegeSee Bio×William Whelan\nBill Whelan is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) and in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Atlantic Veterinary College. He was a Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Optics at UPEI and chair of the Department of Physics. His research has focused on the development of optical sensors\, photoacoustic imaging and laser therapies for the detection and treatment of cancers.  \nBill is co-chair of the PEI Education Minister’s Advisory Council on Lifelong Learning\, and he is a former president of the Canadian Association of Physicists. He has served as president of the PEI Division of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and as a director on the national CCS board. He was co-chair of the PEI Education Governance Commission established to review and recommend improvements to the province’s education system.  \nBill is also actively involved in science promotion\, including as co-chair of the PEI Science Fair since 2008 and co-chair of the Canada-Wide Science Fair in 2012. He is a founding director of STEAM PEI\, a non-profit organization delivering school-based and community programs for youth to explore STEM fields with the Arts.
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SUMMARY:Sowing Security: The Agri-Food Sector and Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Register HereIn an era of increasing global volatility\, food security is no longer solely an agricultural concern—it is a cornerstone of national security and sovereign resilience. As Canada moves to implement its Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS)\, the role of the agri-food sector in maintaining stable\, innovative\, and secure supply chains has become a strategic priority. This “Deep Dive” panel examines the Canadian agricultural landscape through the lens of national defence and “whole-of-society” resilience. \nFeaturing experts from research\, industry\, and policy\, the session will discuss how agricultural innovation and domestic food sovereignty contribute to Canada’s security objectives. Key topics will include the protection of critical food infrastructure\, the application of dual-use technologies in agri-tech\, and how the DIS can be leveraged to bolster the resilience of Canada’s food systems against emerging global and environmental threats. \nSpeaker information coming soon!Virginia MulliganDirector of Agriculture and Food Innovation\, Alberta InnovatesSee Bio×Virginia Mulligan\nVirginia Mulligan is Director of Agriculture and Food Innovation\, where she designs and delivers strategic programs that support innovation and sustainability in Alberta’s agriculture sector\, with additional experience in forestry and energy. She has been involved in developing and delivering initiatives that surface promising technologies and turn ideas into practical tools for end users. Her work supports a diverse portfolio of projects focused on improving resource efficiency\, strengthening on-farm practices\, and enabling more informed decision-making across the sector. Virginia works closely with industry\, academia\, and government partners to ensure this work is well informed\, collaborative\, and responsive to evolving needs. She brings a practical\, systems-level perspective on the role of innovation in advancing sustainable and resilient agri-food systems.  \nShayan SharifInterim vice-president\, Research and Innovation\, University of GuelphSee Bio×Shayan Sharif\nSharif led various research programs\, training initiatives and agri-food research centres owned by the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario and operated by U of G\, including those at the Ridgetown Campus. He also oversaw the Laboratory Services Division and fostered relationships with a range of public- and private-sector partners. \nSharif is a professor of immunology whose research focuses on poultry diseases\, such as avian influenza. He is dedicated to developing innovative vaccines to control these infections. Additionally\, in the past\, he led the Poultry Health Research Network\, collaborating with experts from academia\, government and industry. More recently\, he was instrumental in establishing a translational health initiative at the University\, bridging veterinary and human health research to translate laboratory discoveries into treatments for both animals and humans. \nBrodie BerriganSenior Director of Government Relations and Farm Policy\, Canadian Federation of AgricultureSee Bio×Brodie Berrigan\nAs Senior Director of Government Relations and Farm Policy at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA)\, Brodie Berrigan plays a key role in coordinating the organization’s policy development and government relations\, with leadership on files including risk management\, food security\, labour\, trade and transportation.  \nPrior to joining the CFA\, he spent many years working for the Government of Canada across several departments\, including Public Services and Procurement Canada\, the Privy Council Office\, and Employment and Social Development Canada.  \nMr. Berrigan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History from the University of Ottawa\, a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from Carleton University\, and a diploma in Business – Agriculture from Algonquin College.  \nDana Dickerson\n Director of Market Development and Sustainability\, Grain Farmers of OntarioSee Bio×Dana Dickerson\nDana Dickerson is Director of Market Development and Sustainability at Grain Farmers of Ontario. Working on behalf of 28\,000 farmers who grow barley\, corn\, oats\, wheat\, and soybeans\, Dana focuses on strengthening existing markets and creating new demand across food\, feed\, fuel\, beverage\, and bioproduct sectors. She works closely with farmers\, processors and governments to encourage value‑added processing innovation in Ontario\, grow grain exports\, and support farmer and customer sustainability. \nIan AffleckVice President – Plant Biotechnology\, CropLife CanadaSee Bio×Ian Affleck\nIan Affleck\, is the vice-president of plant biotechnology for CropLife Canada. In this role\, Affleck works with domestic and international agricultural stakeholders and governments on the development of policies\, regulations\, and science related to plant biotechnology. Prior to joining CropLife Canada\, Affleck worked at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for 10 years. His work there focused on the regulation of novel plants and new varieties. Affleck holds a B Sc from Nova Scotia Agricultural College and a Masters from the University of Guelph. Affleck has been involved in agriculture from an early age\, having grown up on a potato farm in Bedeque\, PEI. \n \nWilliam WhelanProfessor\, Department of Physics\, University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) and Professor\, Department of Biomedical Sciences\, Atlantic Veterinary CollegeSee Bio×William Whelan\nBill Whelan is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) and in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Atlantic Veterinary College. He was a Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Optics at UPEI and chair of the Department of Physics. His research has focused on the development of optical sensors\, photoacoustic imaging and laser therapies for the detection and treatment of cancers.  \nBill is co-chair of the PEI Education Minister’s Advisory Council on Lifelong Learning\, and he is a former president of the Canadian Association of Physicists. He has served as president of the PEI Division of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and as a director on the national CCS board. He was co-chair of the PEI Education Governance Commission established to review and recommend improvements to the province’s education system.  \nBill is also actively involved in science promotion\, including as co-chair of the PEI Science Fair since 2008 and co-chair of the Canada-Wide Science Fair in 2012. He is a founding director of STEAM PEI\, a non-profit organization delivering school-based and community programs for youth to explore STEM fields with the Arts.
URL:https://sciencepolicy.ca/event/sowing-security/
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SUMMARY:Canada’s AI Advantage: Why It Exists—and What It Will Take to Scale It
DESCRIPTION:Register HereCanada has established itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence research and talent development. Yet despite these strengths\, translating that advantage into broad-based economic and societal impact remains uneven. \nThis panel will examine how Canada can more effectively move from discovery to deployment—closing the gap between research excellence and real-world adoption. Bringing together leaders from academia\, national AI institutes\, and industry\, the discussion will explore where the system is working\, where it is falling short\, and what it will take to scale impact. \nA central focus will be on how talent\, research\, and industry can be more tightly connected—ensuring that students\, researchers\, and companies are working together on real-world challenges earlier and more often. Drawing on practical experience\, panelists will highlight models that accelerate adoption\, strengthen talent pipelines\, and enable organizations to apply AI in meaningful\, measurable ways. \nAttendees will gain insights into: \n\nWhat is actually driving AI adoption in practice\, including approaches that embed talent within real-world environments to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to implementation \nHow Canada can better align its research\, training\, and industry needs\, ensuring that highly qualified talent is equipped to contribute to applied AI and commercialization \nWhat systemic changes are needed to scale impact\, from institutional incentives within academia to national strategies that support adoption\, competitiveness\, and long-term growth \n\nThis session will move beyond potential to focus on execution—highlighting how Canada can convert its AI leadership into sustained economic and societal advantage. \nSpeaker information coming soon!Eva ReddingtonVice President\, Policy\, Program Development & Government Relations\, MitacsSee Bio× Eva Reddington\nVice President\, Policy\, Program Development & Government Relations\, Mitacs \nElissa StromeExecutive Director of the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy\, CIFARSee Bio×Elissa StromeElissa Strome is the Executive Director of the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy at CIFAR. She works with leaders at Canada’s three National AI Institutes in Edmonton (Amii)\, Montreal (Mila)\, and Toronto (Vector Institute) and across the country to advance Canada’s leadership in AI research\, training and innovation. She is a champion of equity\, diversity and inclusion in science\, and an ambassador for Canada’s position in AI research\, innovation\, and policy internationally. Elissa is a member of the federal government’s AI Advisory Council\, a member of the OECD’s Network of Experts on AI and Expert Group on AI in Health\, a member of the Health Canada Expert Advisory Committee for AI in Health\, and sits on the Advisory Board of York University’s Centre for AI & Society.Margo SeltzerCore Member\, AI@UBC Working GroupSee Bio×Margo SeltzerMargo Seltzer is a core member of our AI@UBC working group and department co-Head\, Canada 150 Research Chair in Computer Systems\, and the Cheriton Family chair in Computer Science at the University of British Columbia. Her research interests are in systems\, construed quite broadly\, including algorithms and systems for constructing optimal and interpretable machine learning models. One particularly novel stream of this work is the production of Rashomon Sets\, the set of all good models\, which give users the ability to select models that best reflect their domain expertise. \nDr. Seltzer was a co-founder and CTO of Sleepycat Software\, the makers of Berkeley DB\, the recipient of the 2021 ACM Software Systems award and the 2020 ACM SIGMOD Systems Award. She is a member of the Royal Society of Canada\, the National Academy of Engineering\, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.Youssef Helwa\nCEO and Co-founder\, FluidAI MedicalSee Bio×Youssef Helwa\nYoussef Helwa is the CEO and Co-founder of FluidAI Medical\, the world leader in postoperative care\, transforming how hospitals detect and prevent surgical complications through AI-powered patient monitoring. Built from his graduate research at the University of Waterloo\, FluidAI has grown into a globally deployed medtech company with regulatory clearances across multiple jurisdictions and clinical partnerships with some of the world’s most respected institutions\, including Cleveland Clinic\, Mayo Clinic\, and UHN. The company’s Stream Platform combines nanosensor technology and artificial intelligence to detect complications up to 80% faster than the standard of care\, backed by the world’s largest general surgery dataset spanning millions of patient records\, a strong IP portfolio\, and a suite of tools to optimize patient engagement\, clinical documentation\, and surgical billing. Youssef is on a mission to make surgical recovery smarter\, safer\, and more predictable for patients worldwide. \nCam LinkeCEO\, Alberta Machine Learning Institute (Amii)See Bio×Cam Linke\nCam Linke\, is the CEO of Alberta Machine Learning Institute (Amii) is a longtime leader in Canada’s technology and startup community. Over the past 10 years\, he has worked as a CEO\, investor\, community builder\, product manager\, software entrepreneur\, academic\, and developer. \nPast roles include Co-founder of Startup Edmonton\, Founder of Flightpath Ventures\, CEO of Touch Metric\, Product Manager at Nexopia.com\, and Founder of DemoCamp Edmonton. Linke is a sought-after speaker and mentor and has been recognized as Avenue Magazine Top 40 Under 40. \nHe holds a Master’s degree which was supervised by Dr. Richard Sutton and Dr. Adam White. His research\, which focused on AI adapting behaviours to improve their own self-learning\, has been published at top conferences. \nCory JanssenCo-Founder and CEO\, AltaMLSee Bio×Cory Janssen\nCory Janssen is Co-Founder and CEO of AltaML\, an applied AI company recognized for delivering agentic AI solutions that unlock measurable organizational value and elevate human potential. A seasoned technology entrepreneur\, Cory previously co-founded Investopedia in 1999 and developed it into a leading global financial education site before its sale to Forbes Media in 2007. \nChad CogarVice President of AI\, Creative Destruction LabSee Bio×Chad CogarChad Cogar is the Vice President of AI at Creative Destruction Lab\, where he leads AI initiatives and serves as a technical advisor to CDL’s enterprise AI adoption program “Putting AI to Work”. With over a decade of experience in AI strategy and implementation\, Chad specializes in developing AI systems that drive measurable business impact. Prior to joining CDL\, he led product management for the machine learning teams at Kindred AI and oversaw large-scale AI transformation initiatives for enterprise clients across multiple industries. Chad holds degrees in Law (JD)\, Business (MBA)\, and Computer Science (BSc) from the University of Toronto.
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SUMMARY:Research Integrity in the Era of AI
DESCRIPTION:Register HereThis panel will explore whether AI can meaningfully strengthen research integrity or whether it accelerates existing vulnerabilities in the publishing system\, and what this means for funders\, institutions\, and policymakers who rely on scholarly evidence. Panelists will explore how openness\, governance\, accountability\, and policy frameworks must evolve to sustain trust in an AI-mediated research ecosystem. \nSpeaker information coming soon!Moderator: Dr. Barnaby CrookDoctoral Student at University of BayreuthSee Bio×Dr. Barnaby Crook\nDr. Barnaby Crook completed an MA in philosophy and neuroscience at the Humboldt University of Berlin in 2021 and a PhD in the philosophy of artificial intelligence at the University of Bayreuth in 2025. After moving from Germany to Toronto\, Dr. Crook began working for MDPI as an Assistant Editor with the journal IJERPH. He now works as a Regional Engagement Editor for North America. In this role\, Dr. Crook builds and maintains relationships with academic stakeholders\, fostering collaboration and developing partnerships. He is passionate about scientific communication and research integrity. \nDr. Aneliia (Annie) Chatterjee Open Access and Scholarly Communications Librarian at NJIT University LibrariesSee Bio×Dr. Aneliia (Annie) Chatterjee \nDr. Aneliia (Annie) Chatterjee is the Open Access and Scholarly Communications Librarian at NJIT University Libraries. She works with faculty\, researchers\, and students on open scholarship initiatives\, with expertise in scholarly communication\, open access\, institutional repositories\, research visibility and impact\, research data management\, open access policy\, and the development of open access agreement evaluation rubrics. Her work also explores the use of AI in libraries and strategies that support research dissemination and impact. \nPrior to NJIT\, Dr. Chatterjee held leadership positions in academic libraries and worked in corporate research in New York. She holds an Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership from Rowan University\, along with Master’s degrees in Library and Information Science from Pratt Institute and Sofia University. Her research interests include transformative learning\, open access\, and the evolving role of libraries in higher education. \nMehnaz TabassumCo-founder & CEO @ NL Eats | Building the Future of Food Systems | AI Educator & Strategy PartnerSee Bio×Mehnaz Tabassum\nMehnaz Tabassum is a true embodiment of multipotentiality\, bringing together leadership across entrepreneurship\, technology\, investment\, community impact\, innovation\, and public service. With more than 10 years of professional experience and as a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)\, Mehnaz possesses a unique combination of business acumen\, systems thinking\, and social impact leadership. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Certificate in Public Policy from Memorial University of Newfoundland. \nMehnaz previously served as a Senior IT Manager with the Government of Canada\, where she was among the youngest professionals to hold leadership roles of this nature. During her tenure\, she led digital transformation initiatives across multiple branches including the Canada Revenue Agency’s Security Branch (ASB)\, Human Resources Branch (HRB)\, and Assessment\, Benefits and Services Branch (ABSB). She became recognized for driving agile leadership practices\, leading high-impact projects\, and fostering innovation within complex organizational environments. \nToday\, Mehnaz is the CEO of FOOD FORWARD\, a national platform and ecosystem initiative bringing together leaders across food systems\, agriculture\, aquaculture\, technology\, investment\, policy\, and sustainability to accelerate innovation and shape the future of food. Through FOOD FORWARD\, she has helped build partnerships across industry\, government\, academia\, and entrepreneurial communities to advance meaningful conversations and action at national and international levels. \nShe is also the Co-Founder and Executive Director of NL Eats Community Outreach Inc.\, a federally registered charity focused on addressing food insecurity\, advancing sustainable food systems\, empowering youth\, and creating opportunities through innovation and agritech. Under her leadership\, the organization has created project opportunities for more than 350 youth and positively impacted over 4\,000 community members. \nIn addition\, Mehnaz is the Founder and CEO of CogniCo AI Consulting\, where she works with organizations to integrate AI\, automation\, digital transformation strategies\, and future-ready workforce solutions. She actively supports organizations in navigating technological change while building practical and human-centered approaches to AI adoption. As a thought leader and angel investor\, Mehnaz is passionate about identifying emerging opportunities\, supporting innovation ecosystems\, and helping build ventures that create both economic and social impact. \nBeyond organizational leadership\, Mehnaz is deeply committed to people development and servant leadership. Through her consulting work\, she coaches individuals on career development\, mentors newcomers in partnership with the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO)\, and supports organizations navigating digital transformation and innovation. Her experience also includes serving as Vice President of Operations with Project Management Institute OVOC and contributing as a board member for the Food Policy Council\, Government of Newfoundland’s Premier’s Youth Policy Council\, and Global Vision. \nMehnaz is also a sought-after public speaker and thought leader\, frequently invited to share insights on leadership\, AI and digital transformation\, entrepreneurship\, innovation ecosystems\, career growth\, and the future of work. She continues to build platforms at the intersection of AI\, technology\, social innovation\, future workforce development\, entrepreneurship\, and ecosystem building. \nMehnaz is also recognized as a QECT100 Leader\, reflecting her contributions to leadership\, innovation\, and community impact. \nHer outstanding contributions have earned numerous awards and recognitions including the 2024 Most Inspiring Immigrant in Atlantic Canada\, CRA Award of Excellence (2022)\, Women of Distinction (2020)\, Young Entrepreneur Award (2019)\, Chancellor’s Undergraduate Leadership Award (2021)\, and the Feeding 9 Billion Award (2018). She has also been nominated for prestigious honors including the IPAC Emerging Leader Award\, Atlantic Top 50 CEOs\, and the Diana Award. \nWith expertise spanning project management\, digital transformation\, business analytics\, public policy\, technology strategy\, leadership\, entrepreneurship\, AI adoption\, social innovation\, investment\, and community development\, Mehnaz Tabassum continues to build impactful initiatives that bridge people\, technology\, and purpose. \nEnric SayasAI Product Owner at MDPISee Bio×Enric Sayas\nWith a PhD in Molecular Biology\, I bridge the gap between complex scientific research and cutting-edge technology. Currently\, I serve as an AI Product Owner at MDPI\, where I specialize in integrating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into the scientific publishing industry. My work focuses on developing data-driven solutions that enhance editorial workflows\, optimize peer review processes\, and strengthen research integrity. \nI am deeply committed to the principles of Open Science\, leveraging AI-powered tools to make scientific discovery more transparent\, efficient\, and accessible. By transforming internal tools into high-precision\, commercial-grade platforms\, I aim to foster a more open and trustworthy research ecosystem that accelerates global innovation.
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