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Elena Valenzuela

Professor | University of Ottawa

Linguistics, Language acquisition, Bilingualism, Multilingualism, Swearing, Bilingual swearing, Creativity

Laura Shine

PhD Candidate, Humanities | Concordia University

Novel Foods, Alternative Foods, Edible Insects, Entomophagy, Edibility, Disgust

Dr. Kate Einarson

Knowledge Translation (KT) Specialist | Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Behavioural scientist and knowledge translation professional. She works to make research relevant, accessible, and impactful. Visit kateeinarson.ca

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Lisa Philipps

Professor | Osgoode Hall Law School of York University

Professor of Law, specializing in taxation law and fiscal policy

Dr. Jerilynn Prior

Professor of Endocrinology/Scientific Director, CeMCOR | University of British Columbia

Menstruation, Ovulation, Osteoporosis, Perimenopause, Menopause, Hot flushes, Progesterone, Estrogen dominance, Women’s health, Menopause, Birth control pills, Breast health, Calcium, Vitamin D, Insulin resistance, Eating attitudes/eating restraint, Premenstrual symptoms, Anovulatory androgen excess (PCOS)