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...
Industry Scientist and Beyond: Alumni Interview with Thiru Selvanantham
Do you find the long postdoctoral training daunting? Maybe you are still intrigued by science but now hope to do the type of research that immediately impacts patients’ well-being? Or...
Staying Connected: GPD Networking Event 2016
On Thursday, April 7th, the Department of Immunology’s Graduate Professional Development course hosted its annual Networking Event. University of Toronto alumni from all over North America came to Toronto to...
The Secret Lives of Immunologists
[caption id="attachment_2312" align="aligncenter" width="1275"] Artwork from graduate students in the Department of Immunology.[/caption]
Lost in Translation: Recognizing the Value of MD/PhD Training
EARLIER THIS YEAR, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) abruptly terminated funding for students entering the MD/PhD programs in Canada. No justifications for this decision or guidelines as to...
PowerPoint in Education
One thing I hear frequently in graduate school is that science is a form of art; it requires creativity. If this is true, are students being actively encouraged to develop...
The 12 Years of Grad School
[caption id="attachment_1997" align="aligncenter" width="1275"] Written by Kieran Manion & Catherine Schrankel. Designed by Kieran Manion. [/caption]
Breaking: Bad? A Graduate Student’s Vacation
In the competitive world of science, it is not surprising that many graduate students are forced to compromise social activity and vacation for their work. While this might lead to...
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