Ever wonder how teens can get better sleep at night? Or want to learn more about HIV stigmas and how they affect our society? Ryerson University researchers will answer these and other questions for the public at a series of Café Scientifique events throughout the city starting on March 26 and running until April 17.

Funded by the Canadian Institute of Health Research, Café Scientifique brings together leading scientists from across the country to discuss health issues that matter to Canadians. Ryerson researchers will be participating in the following events:

Tuesday, March 26, 5:30 to 8 p.m. | Daniels Spectrum (Ada Sleight Hall)
585 Dundas St. East, Toronto
“Champions Across Boundaries: Voices of Ethnoracial Faith, Media, Social Justice and PHA Leaders Against  HIV Stigma”
Moderator: Henry Luyombya, The CHAMP Study

Panelists: Dr. Josephine Wong, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University; Dr. Alan Li, Regent Park Community Health Centre/Ontario HIV Treatment Network; Dr. Kenneth Fung, University Health Network/University of Toronto

Wednesday, March 27, 6 to 8 p.m. | The Living Arts Centre-LIVE Restaurant
4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga
“An Open Discussion of the Experience of Immigrant and Racialized Women Survivors of Sexual Assault in Accessing Primary Health-Care Services”
Moderator: Dr. Sepali Guruge, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University

Panelists: Berna Bolanos, Violence Against Women/Catholic Crosscultural Services; Monica Riutort, Peel Committee on Sexual Assault; Idil Abdilahi, School of Social Work, Ryerson University; Aida Carlos, Family Services of Peel

Wednesday, April 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Northern District Public Library
40 Orchard View Blvd., Toronto

“Sleepy not Lazy! Taking a Closer Look at Adolescent Sleep and Health”
Moderator: Dr. Robyn Stremler, University of Toronto
Panelists: Dr. Colleen Carney, Department of Psychology, Ryerson University; Dr. Shelly Weiss, Hospital for Sick Children