Women in Allergy & Immunology 2026
Come join us again as we celebrate the women of Allergy and Clinical Immunology!
Friday, April 10th from 1:00 to 4:30 PM EST
Program
Welcome & Introduction
Dr. Samira Jeimy 1:00 – 1:05 PM
Emerging Therapeutic Pathways in Atopic Dermatitis
Speaker: Dr. Fiona Lovegrove / Moderated by: Dr. Mary McHenry and Dr. Devyani Bakshi 1:05 – 2:05 PM
Learning Objectives: By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Review integration of new options into practical, stepwise treatment. Participants will learn when and how to introduce topical/oral JAK inhibitors, topical roflumilast, and biologics for patients with refractory AD, using phenotype-driven decision points and real-world clinical criteria.
- Recognize safety considerations, monitoring needs, and patient selection. Participants will understand key safety issues and apply them to choosing appropriate candidates for therapy within an allergy–dermatology shared-care model
Becoming Financially Independent Women: A Roundtable discussion with Drs. Jane Healey & Stephanie Zhou
Speakers: Dr. Jane Healey and Dr. Stephanie Zhou
Moderated by: Dr. Tiffany Wong and Dr. Keelia Farrell 2:05 – 2:50 PM
Learning Objectives: By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Identify foundational principles of financial literacy for Canadian physicians, including debt management and early investing.
- Understand the relationship between financial health, career sustainability, and mental well-being.
- Access unbiased tools and community resources for improving financial independence and resilience.
Break – 2:50 – 3:00 PM
Skin Care Tips for the Busy Allergist/ Immunologist
Speaker: Dr. Sandra Landolt
Moderated by: Dr. Stephanie Erdle and Dr. Samira Jeimy 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Learning Objectives: By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Apply evidence-based strategies for prevention and management of hand and facial dermatitis, with attention to skin barrier preservation in high-frequency hand hygiene and mask use.
- Incorporate practical skin care recommendations into clinical counseling, balancing effectiveness, tolerability, and feasibility in busy practice settings.
Women in Allergy & Immunology Program Committee
Dr. Samira Jeimy (Chair)
Dr. Devyani Bakshi
Dr. Lori Connors
Dr. Stephanie Erdle
Dr. Keelia Farrell
Dr. Mary McHenry
Dr. Tiffany Wong
Registration
Registration fees: Registration includes online access to zoom sessions, delegate bag (mailed) & optional social event.
REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE MARCH 20th, 2026 FOR DELEGATE BAGS.
- Regular rate: $ 95.00 CAD
The Women in Allergy and Immunology Conference is an accredited group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Meet Our Speakers
Dr. Jane Healey
Dr. Jane Healey is a hospital-based paediatrician at Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga. Together with her husband, Dr. Paul Healey, they created the Physician Financial Independence (PFI) online community in 2017, which now has over 35,000 members. It is a space where physicians can teach each other about personal finance and happiness that does not accept any advertising and is free from industry bias.
Jane is a strong advocate for promoting financial literacy and reducing burnout in medicine and values being a neutral, non-biased source of information for Canadian physicians.
Dr. Fiona Lovegrove
Dr. Fiona Lovegrove is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Lovegrove Dermatology in London, Ontario. She earned her MD and PhD at the University of Toronto, where she also completed her dermatology residency. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, she holds an academic appointment as Adjunct Professor at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
Her clinical expertise includes psoriasis, eczema, skin cancer, and complex diseases such as bullous pemphigoid. Actively engaged in research and clinical trials, she has contributed to publications, conferences, national and global advisory boards and is a GRAPPA member. Dr. Lovegrove is committed to providing patient-centered, evidence-based dermatology care.
Dr. Stephanie Zhou
Dr. Stephanie Zhou is an Addictions & Family Physician, and Department Lead of EDI & Social Accountability at Sunnybrook Hospital. Stephanie developed the Financial Literacy Curriculum at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and serves on the Financial Aid committee. Outside of her clinical roles, she is on the Board of Directors for Toronto Public Health, Habitat for Humanity GTA, and Chair of the Practicing Well program at the Ontario College of Family Physicians.
She is a nationally invited speaker on economic mobility, diversity mentorship, and founded the Canadian Physicians Financial Wellness Conference. In 2022, she was selected as Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by WXN.
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