Alumni Feature: An Interview With Micheline Gravelle
Micheline Gravelle has access to some of the best science in the world. She’s privy to the newest ideas and discoveries in biotechnology and literally operates at the cutting-edge of...
Science Startups 101
For life science graduates aiming to start their own company, the associated challenges can make it a daunting endeavor. Although many life science graduates develop excellent critical thinking and problem...
The Microbiome in Health and Disease
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April 2013 Front Cover
[caption id="attachment_506" align="aligncenter" width="600"] About the Cover:The human microbiome, or the collective microorganisms on skin and mucosal surfaces of the human body, plays an important role in influencing host metabolism,...
Alumni Feature: Brendan Reinhart
We got in touch with Brandon Reinhart, a graduate of our department, to see what he’s up to now, and to get some feedback on his graduate experience. As always,...
Synchro and Science – Finding the Perfect Balance
This article isn’t going to follow convention, as the author isn’t usually the main subject. That being said this is a little embarrassing to write, but let’s get on with...
The Role of Vitamins in the Immune System
Vitamins are essential to life. These organic compounds, usually acquired as part of a balanced diet, are required for biological and metabolic processes. Vitamins can act as hormones and antioxidants...
Closing the Gender Gap for Women in Science
When it comes to closing the gender gap, Canadian scientists have observed somewhat reasonable progress being undone by steps taken in the opposite direction. The last decade has seen signs...
Talking Stem Cells
[caption id="attachment_450" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Volunteers at StemCellTalks Toronto, 2013. Photo courtesy of Mario Moscovici and Let’s Talk Science.[/caption] Stem Cell Research was under the Microscope on March 8, 2013 at...
How to Spend $15 Million on Science
“Stay optimistic, don’t burn bridges, and most importantly, don’t overthink it!” –Dana Philpott The Department of Immunology’s Dr. Dana Philpott was recently awarded a multi-million dollar Canada Foundation for Innovation...
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