We welcome you to join women in science and healthcare, where women thought leaders share and inspire the next generation of women, accelerating the transition of early career scientists to leadership and mentorship roles. Participation in iWiSH talks and community is open to all.
(membership is free)
Questions? Interested in joining our team?
Please reach out to us at iwishtalks@stanford.edu
The iWiSH-Talks organizing team. Join us and get involved!
iWiSH-Talks: Upcoming Events
In-person and Zoom options are available. Details are listed below.
Apr April 29 Wed 2026
iWISH-Talk with Dr. Lloyd B. Minor, Dean of Stanford School of Medicine
10:30am - 11:30am (PT) In-person (BMI room 1021) & virtual | Register Here
iWiSH-Talks: Past Events
Mar March 08 Sun 2026
American Heart Association Teens of Impact Lab Class
Mar March 2026
iWiSH High-School Lab Class
Mar March 04 Wed 2026
iWISH-Talk with Dr. Victor Dzau, President of the National Academy of Medicine
12-13pm virtually | Register Here
Feb February 08 Sun 2026
iWiSH High-School Lab Class
Nov November 16 Sun 2025
iWiSH High-School Lab Class
Sep September 16 Tue 2025
Sep September 09 Tue 2025
WISH-Talks Appreciation Day
Aug August 08 Fri 2025
iWiSH High-School Lab Class
Jul July 24 Thu 2025
Women in Science Breakfast @ BCVS: Our leadership team co-organized an inspiring Q&A session focused on success, positivity, and self-reflection. The conversation brought together early-career scientists and established leaders to share insights on navigating challenges, cultivating confidence, and building a supportive scientific community.
Jul July 23 Wed 2025
Dr. Zehra Yildirim and Dr. Francesca Vacante were interviewed by AHA BCVS Science News (Baltimore, Maryland) to share their perspectives on advancing early-career development through the legacy and resources of the AHA.
Jun June 28 Sat 2025
iWiSH High-School Lab Class
Jun June 06 Fri 2025
Our latest podcast is out! Listen here: Breaking Barriers in Science & Healthcare
May May 26 Mon 2025
iWiSH High-School Lab Class
May May 09 Fri 2025
iWiSH Talk with Dr. Rosa Canet-Avilés
Chief Scientific Officer at CIRM
Mar March 31 Mon 2025
Our leadership team was awarded with the “Stanford Cardiovascular Institute Recognition Award”. Come be a part of our team and explore exciting opportunities to contribute and grow with us!
Feb February 25 Tue 2025
Our leadership team has published the article “Framework for Cultivating Leadership and Driving Growth”. Read more about the story, mission, and future goals of the iWISH-Talks Team!
Feb February 22 Sat 2025
iWiSH High-School Lab Class
Nov November 21 Thu 2024
Joni L. Rutter, PhD
Director National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences National Institutes of Health
Nov November 10 Sun 2024
iWiSH High-School Lab Class
Oct October 23 Wed 2024
Carolyn Bertozzi, PhD
Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Professor of Chemical & Systems Biology and Radiology, Stanford University
Oct October 06 Sun 2024
iWiSH High School Lab Class with Palo Alto High School (PALY)
Sep September 24 Tue 2024
Health Fair to advertise Stanford Cardiovascular High School Tours
Location Mitchell Park Community Center Palo Alto
Sep September 17 Tue 2024
SURiWiSH Happy Hour
In honor of National Postdoc Appreciation Week
Sep September 08 Sun 2024
Homestead High School Event
Aug August 18 Sun 2024
PALY High School Event
Apr April 04 Thu 2024
Jennifer Doudna, PhD
Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Professor of Biochemistry, University of California Berkeley
Mar March 20 Wed 2024
Feb February 11 Sun 2024
iWiSH High-School Lab Class
Dec December 03 Sun 2023
iWiSH High-School Lab Class
Sep September 28 Thu 2023
Vesna Todorović, PhD
Chief Editor Nature Cardiovascular Research
Jul July 13 Thu 2023
Akiko Iwasaki, PhD
Sterling Professor of Immunobiology, Yale University
Apr April 13 Thu 2023
Networking event early career women lunch
