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Science & Politics: An Intertwined Web

Alicia KilfoyDecember 4, 2017December 4, 2017

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...

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Informed Consent: What Are You Saying “Yes” To?

Sharon LingDecember 4, 2017December 4, 2017

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...

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On the State and Ethics of Animals in Science

Justin ChanDecember 4, 2017December 4, 2017

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...

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Personal Piece – Anh Cao

Anh CaoJuly 27, 2017July 27, 2017

Anonymity was an option. However, one thing that I learned from coping with depression is that I must face my problems directly. Therefore, let me introduce myself. My name is...

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Personal Piece – Anonymous

A StudentJuly 27, 2017May 29, 2020

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...

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Personal Piece – Miranda Shi

Miranda ShiJuly 27, 2017July 28, 2017

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...

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Letters to My Former Self

IMMpressJuly 27, 2017July 27, 2017

We would like to thank the graduate students and faculty members who contributed these letters.

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Dynamics & Differentiation: Alumni Interview with Thomas Murooka

Anh Cao and Laabiah WasimJuly 27, 2017July 27, 2017

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...

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Identity Crisis

Megan GusdalJuly 27, 2017July 27, 2017

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,...

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The Red Sea

Kieran ManionJuly 27, 2017February 3, 2018

It started with a seething rage that had me clenching my jaw at every mundane irritation. Then the fury would subside and be replaced by a despair so profound that there...

Category: Perspective

Science & Politics: An Intertwined Web

On the State and Ethics of Animals in Science

Personal Piece – Anh Cao

Personal Piece – Anonymous

Personal Piece – Miranda Shi

Letters to My Former Self

Dynamics & Differentiation: Alumni Interview with Thomas Murooka

Identity Crisis

The Red Sea

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