Alumni Feature: Natasha Christie-Holmes
We got in touch with Natasha Christie-Holmes, a graduate of our department, to see what she’s up to now, and to get some feedback on her graduate experience. As always,...
Moving to Medicine
[caption id="attachment_672" align="alignright" width="300"] Blerta Green, MScDr. Alberto Martin lab, 2009-2011.[/caption] Graduate school opens doors. For me, it led to medical school. I am currently starting my third year at...
Tracking Cells
Over the past few decades, many ways of tracking cells have emerged. From early simple experiments to the increasingly powerful and complex studies of late, this article provides a general...
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
[caption id="attachment_352" align="aligncenter" width="1800"] The Microbiome in Health and Disease. Designed and illustrated by Joy Qu.[/caption]
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,...
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...
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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