Date & Time
Thursday, 05/14/2026
11:00am EDT - 1:00pm EDT
11:00am EDT - 1:00pm EDT
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05/14/2026 11:00:00 AM
05/14/2026 01:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Seeds of Hope 2026
In collaboration with Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI), this research-focused event highlights leading-edge women's health research and its impact on the future of care.
Lunch Program
11:00 a.m. - Registration
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon
Innovation in Women's Health
Miguel Brieno-Enriquez, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences - UPMC Magee-Womens - The Naked Mole-Rat Project
State of Women's Health
Michael Annichine, CEO - Magee-Women's Research Institute
Panel Discussion - From Innovation to Impact: Advancing Women's Health in Erie
Pamela Moalli, MD, PhD - Interim Executive Director, MWRI; Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh; Division Director, Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Halina Zyczynski, MD - Chair, Dept. of OB/GYN; Director, Women's Health Service Line, UPMC Magee-Womens in Erie
William H. Walker, Ph.D. - Director, Women's Health Innovation and Science Translational Lab, Penn State Behrend
Kahkwa Club
About This Event
In collaboration with Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI), this research-focused event highlights leading-edge women's health research and its impact on the future of care.
Lunch Program
11:00 a.m. - Registration
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon
- Innovation in Women's Health
- Miguel Brieno-Enriquez, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences - UPMC Magee-Womens - The Naked Mole-Rat Project
- State of Women's Health
- Michael Annichine, CEO - Magee-Women's Research Institute
- Panel Discussion - From Innovation to Impact: Advancing Women's Health in Erie
- Pamela Moalli, MD, PhD - Interim Executive Director, MWRI; Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh; Division Director, Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
- Halina Zyczynski, MD - Chair, Dept. of OB/GYN; Director, Women's Health Service Line, UPMC Magee-Womens in Erie
- William H. Walker, Ph.D. - Director, Women's Health Innovation and Science Translational Lab, Penn State Behrend
About This Event
In collaboration with Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI), this research-focused event highlights leading-edge women's health research and its impact on the future of care.
Lunch Program
11:00 a.m. - Registration
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon
- Innovation in Women's Health
- Miguel Brieno-Enriquez, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences - UPMC Magee-Womens - The Naked Mole-Rat Project
- State of Women's Health
- Michael Annichine, CEO - Magee-Women's Research Institute
- Panel Discussion - From Innovation to Impact: Advancing Women's Health in Erie
- Pamela Moalli, MD, PhD - Interim Executive Director, MWRI; Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh; Division Director, Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
- Halina Zyczynski, MD - Chair, Dept. of OB/GYN; Director, Women's Health Service Line, UPMC Magee-Womens in Erie
- William H. Walker, Ph.D. - Director, Women's Health Innovation and Science Translational Lab, Penn State Behrend
Date & Time
Thursday, 05/14/2026
11:00am EDT - 1:00pm EDT
11:00am EDT - 1:00pm EDT
Add to Calendar
05/14/2026 11:00:00 AM
05/14/2026 01:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Seeds of Hope 2026
In collaboration with Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI), this research-focused event highlights leading-edge women's health research and its impact on the future of care.
Lunch Program
11:00 a.m. - Registration
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon
Innovation in Women's Health
Miguel Brieno-Enriquez, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences - UPMC Magee-Womens - The Naked Mole-Rat Project
State of Women's Health
Michael Annichine, CEO - Magee-Women's Research Institute
Panel Discussion - From Innovation to Impact: Advancing Women's Health in Erie
Pamela Moalli, MD, PhD - Interim Executive Director, MWRI; Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh; Division Director, Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Halina Zyczynski, MD - Chair, Dept. of OB/GYN; Director, Women's Health Service Line, UPMC Magee-Womens in Erie
William H. Walker, Ph.D. - Director, Women's Health Innovation and Science Translational Lab, Penn State Behrend
Kahkwa Club