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CSI 2026 Recap

Tianning YuOctober 5, 2026

KEYNOTE The 38th Annual Canadian Society for Immunology (CSI) Conference opened in Winnipeg, Manitoba with welcome remarks from conference chair Dr. Thomas Murooka, followed by the keynote address from Dr. Carla Rothlin (University of...

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Comparative Immunology: Why Investigation Across Species Still Matters

Tianning YuMay 24, 2026May 24, 2026

Lessons from Animal Models  Comparative medicine has long played an important role in scientific discovery. Many early breakthroughs in immunology and infectious disease came from studying similarities and differences between species. Edward...

Funding Canadian Biotech: How Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Public Programs Shape Our Innovation Ecosystem

Tianning YuJanuary 25, 2026October 5, 2026

1. VC vs. PE: What’s the Difference? Every biotech company begins its journey with an idea, long before it earns a single dollar. To survive those early years, it needs...

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Surviving as a PhD Student in a Shaky Economy

Tianning YuJanuary 25, 2026January 25, 2026

It is a strange time to be in graduate school. Between inflation, trade disputes, and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the world feels like it is shifting faster than...

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Painting and Science: What Photography and Impressionism Teach Us About Innovation

Tianning YuOctober 2, 2025October 1, 2025

Before Photography: Painting as a Window to the World Before the invention of photography, painting was humanity’s most powerful visual storytelling tool. Whether capturing the grandeur of royal courts, recording...

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Traditional healing methods: are they really pseudo-science?

Tianning YuMay 13, 2025May 15, 2025

Cupping, massage, acupuncture— perhaps you’ve tried at least one of these traditional healing methods. Even without understanding the underlying scientific mechanism, you may have experienced some relief, especially for musculoskeletal...

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Cell death: the unsung hero of life

Tianning YuJanuary 20, 2025May 15, 2025

Anything related to the word ‘death’ generally has a negative connotation. However, in the context of cell death, is death really bad? Cell death is in fact, an essential and...

Why are anchor companies important for Canada’s biotech sector?

Tianning YuOctober 4, 2024May 15, 2025

Canada is globally renowned for its excellence in research and science, with a legacy that includes groundbreaking discoveries such as that of insulin. This strong scientific foundation attracts venture capital...

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Impact of the microbiome on immune system development – Cesarean vs vaginal birth

Tianning YuJune 5, 2024May 15, 2025

The development of a newborn's immune system is a complex process influenced significantly by the early-life microbiome. This critical phase of immune system maturation is affected by various factors, including...

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From digital art to PHDOODLESHOP: How a side hustle turned into a small business

Tianning YuMay 31, 2023May 15, 2025

Indulging in personal activities and hobbies outside of research during grad school can be for personal enjoyment, but for some dedicated students, it can also be a way to earn...