Presented by Hamot Health Foundation

Seeds of Hope 2026

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

Getting There

Kahkwa Club
3300 Kahkwa Club
Erie, 16506
United States