The Decline of Theranos
Elizabeth Holmes, the latest Silicon Valley visionary to adopt the black turtleneck uniform of business tycoon Steve Jobs, takes the TEDMED stage on November 7, 2014. Her vision is to...
A Brief History of Neglected Tropical Diseases
In a discussion of tropical diseases, we would be remiss if we did not discuss the colonial origins of medical research in this field. Tropical medicine was born out of...
Clinical Trials in Canada
As an Immunology alumna, I was exposed to incredibly innovative science during my PhD. I have no doubt that much of the science here has the potential to be translated...
Will Canada Give Scientists the Green Light?
Last fall, Canadians handed Justin Trudeau the keys to 24 Sussex Drive and sent his Liberal Party to Parliament Hill with a majority mandate. Researchers from across the nation breathed...
Issue 2 2016 Front Cover
For this issue, our cover turns to the strange and sometimes unsettling style of Surrealism. While Surrealist art may be most commonly known for its vivid imagery, the style has...
New Challenger Approaching!
It is always tough to enter a new field, especially if that field operates in a completely different language. Department of Immunology alumna Dr. Amanda Moore understands this first hand,...
The End of the Guinea Worm
Three decades into the global initiative combatting Guinea worm disease, the incidence has fallen from 3.5 million cases in 1986 to just 22 cases in 2015. The eradication of Guinea...
Haute CRISPR Couture
On June 21st, 2016, the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) authorized the very first human clinical trial involving CRISPR gene editing. Led by scientists from the University of...
Santa Cruz Biotech Shutdown
As any immunologist knows, antibodies are a critical reagent used by many researchers on a daily basis, from scientists in academia and industry to hospitals and diagnostic labs. A wide...
The Pursuit of Happiness
Imagine one day, an all-powerful genie appeared before your eyes with the ability to grant you three wishes. Think for a minute or two about what you would wish for...