
Swapna and Sandhya Mylabathula
Swapna Mylabathula and Sandhya Mylabathula are the STEAM Sisters (@steam.sisters on Instagram)! When they’re not on fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) adventures, they research concussions (but let’s face it, that’s still a STEAM adventure!). Swapna is a McLaughlin Scholar and her research includes work on concussion policy and concussion in women’s hockey. Her clinical interest is sport and exercise medicine! Sandhya was a returning CIHR Fellow in Public Health Policy, and has investigated concussion risk factors, policy, education, sex/gender, and management. Sandhya and Swapna co-developed a national concussion strategy and consulted on provincial concussion policy, and co-delivered a TEDx Talk on youth engagement and health policy. Their work has informed Canada’s first concussion legislation, Rowan’s Law, and launched Canada’s Concussion Awareness Week. They are honoured to have been recognized as two of the top 50 Most Influential Torontonians (GridTO Magazine) and as Urban Heroes (Toronto Community News) for their contributions, which they’ve travelled internationally to present! The STEAM Sisters are passionate about science communication, and can be found on social media, television, and various podcasts. Sport [particularly hockey!] is one of their passions, and is what originally sparked their interest in concussions.
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MondayApr, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
1184 Bloor Street West
