Is Bigger Data Better Data?
What does it mean to conduct research in this super-computing era – where a tremendous number of variables can be analyzed simultaneously and stored in a book-sized hard drive? With...
Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Medical Research
Advancements in sequencing, cytometry, and imaging technologies can now provide an unprecedented level of detail for characterizing immune cells. The advent of these novel technologies, such as mass cytometry and...
Science & Politics: An Intertwined Web
The relationship between two major powerhouses, science and politics, is incredibly important to society. On one hand, scientists are highly dependent on politicians and the government to fund institutions, research...
Informed Consent: What Are You Saying “Yes” To?
WHAT IS INFORMED CONSENT? Informed consent is necessary for conducting ethical research by ensuring that participants are making free and informed choices for themselves. It can only be given after...
On the State and Ethics of Animals in Science
CONSIDER THIS: A common argument in support of the systemic manipulation of animals is that humans are more intelligent; however, intelligence, sociability, or strength are not prerequisites for feeling pain. What...
Personal Piece – Anonymous
My life experiences have led me to decide to write this piece about mental health and graduate school. I’ve procrastinated and began writing late, which I take as a sign...
Personal Piece – Miranda Shi
Graduate school is tough. Imposter Syndrome is real, and it can leave you with a crippling sense of insecurity. Factor in the new environment and new ways of learning, and...
Letters to My Former Self
We would like to thank the graduate students and faculty members who contributed these letters.
Dynamics & Differentiation: Alumni Interview with Thomas Murooka
Dr. Thomas Murooka is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Immunology at the University of Manitoba. His research career began at the University of Toronto where he completed his...
Identity Crisis
Who am I? A simple question that can be answered with an infinite number of succinct descriptors. Perhaps things come to mind like student, friend, loyal, intelligent or maybe insecure,...