Dr. Ann Burchell helped bring the 34th International Papillomavirus Conference to Toronto, creating an opportunity to showcase Canada’s leadership in HPV research while connecting emerging researchers with experts from around the world. She saw the conference as an opportunity to support the next generation of researchers and contribute to a lasting legacy for the field.
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Dr. Ann Burchell was excited to bring the International Papillomavirus Conference to Toronto because of Canada’s strong presence in HPV research. With new tools available to prevent cancers caused by human papillomavirus, including vaccination and screening, she saw the conference as an opportunity to bring the field together at an important point in its progress.
For Dr. Burchell, success was also about the researchers who would lead the field in the future. She wanted emerging researchers to have the opportunity to get their names out, meet people from around the world doing similar work and build relationships that could create a lasting legacy. Toronto offered a welcoming setting for that international community, with its multicultural character and opportunities to explore the city on foot or by bike, from the waterfront to its ravines.
