The Women’s Brain Health Initiative hosts a Parliamentary reception, co-hosted by Minister for the Status of Women, Rona Ambrose and Conservative Senator Linda Frum. Speakers include Liberal MP Hedy Fry and philanthropist Lynn Posluns. May 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Banking Committee Room, 256-S, Centre Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ont. Contact: Wendy Kauffman at 416-484-1132 ext 3 or wendy@brown-cohen.com

Senator Kelvin K. Ogilvie and Research Canada are hosting the Health Research Caucus reception and kiosk session on the latest advances in cardiac research and heart health. Participate in one-on-one discussion with leading scientists and find out how government supported research is contributing to the future of personalized medicine, prevention of heart disease and stroke, regenerative medicine, and innovative technologies and new treatments. May 6, 4-7 p.m. Commonwealth Room (238-S), Centre Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ont. RSVP to 613-234-5129 or rsvp@rc-rc.ca

The Canadian Dermatology Association is holding its Lobby Day on Parliament Hill. Also, there will be a skin cancer screening for MPs, Senators and staffers, followed by a reception May 6, 3-6 p.m. Speaker’s Dining Room, Centre Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ont. RSVP to Lyne DiMillo at 613-738-1748 ext. 221 or to info@dermatology.ca