Please join us on behalf of the Group on Women in Science and Medicine for our third annual Women in Science and Medicine Leadership Summit at Stony Brook Medicine. (Register below.)
Thursday, October 8, 2026
8 am to 12 pm
MART Auditorium
This year’s summit will focus on building the skills, strategy and confidence to lead. We are excited to welcome an outstanding group of speakers, including women leaders in science and medicine from across Stony Brook, for a morning of practical insights, shared experiences and meaningful conversation.
The morning's program will include:
Welcome and Opening Remarks
The Career You Build on Purpose: Intentional investments, mentorship and opportunities that shape a leadership career.
Experience Is Training Too: Building leadership skills through committees, research, institutional initiatives and new responsibilities.
Build Your Leadership Toolkit: Practical skills for leading effectively, regardless of title.
Advanced Training for Leadership Growth? Exploring the role of advanced education and formal leadership training in career development.
Scheduled speakers include:
- Laura Lindenfeld, PhD, Executive Director and Professor of Communication, Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science — Keynote speaker
- Peter Igarashi, MD, Knapp Endowed Dean, Renaissance School of Medicine
- William Wertheim, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President, Stony Brook Medicine
- Todd Griffin, MD, MBA, Vice Dean, Clinical Affairs/Vice President, Clinical Services, Stony Brook Medicine
- Judith Brown Clarke, PhD, Vice President for Equity & Inclusion and Chief Health Equity Officer, Stony Brook University
- Carol Gomes, MS, FACHE, CPHQ, Chief Executive Officer, Stony Brook University Hospital
- As well as other leaders in science and medicine across Stony Brook.
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