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Brent Serson

Brent Serson

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Director Strategic Accounts

Brent Serson is the Director Strategic Accounts for Amgen.
Angela Burigana | Associée principale, Programmes de soutien aux médecins et aux patients

Angela Burigana

Sr Associate, Medical & Patient Support Programs

Angela Burigana is the Sr Associate for Medical & Patient Support Programs at Amgen Canada Inc.
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Paul Gordon

Bioinformatics Manager

Paul Gordon is a Bioinformatics Manager at the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute.
Thomas Merritt | Full Professor

Thomas Merritt (Video)

Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics

Thomas Merritt is a Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics for the Canada Research Chair.
Thomas Merritt | Professeur titulaire

Thomas Merritt

Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics

Thomas Merritt is a Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics for the Canada Research Chair.
Leann Sweeney | directrice de la performance des ventes et du marketing

Leann Sweeney

Director, Sales & Marketing Effectiveness

Leann Sweeney is the Director of Sales & Marketing Effectiveness for Amgen Canada.
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Carbon Dioxide on Earth and on the ISS

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Carbon dioxide is an important part of the air on Earth and in space. What is carbon dioxide? How is it measured? How can it affect us mentally and physically?

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How Sugar Affects the Brain

STEM Explained

Consuming sugary foods and drinks activates your brain’s reward system - the same system that can cause addiction.

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The Chemistry of Redheads

STEM Explained

Learn how chemistry and genetics makes redheads stand out from the crowd.

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Personal Hygiene: Caring for Our Teeth

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Information about cavities, plaque, tartar, gingivitis and how to keep teeth healthy.

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Celiac Disease: When You Really Need to Stay Gluten-Free

STEM Explained

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Gluten triggers an immune system response, seriously affecting nutrition.

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How can chemistry help you take care of your teeth?

STEM Explained

What are your teeth made up of? What chemistry is at work in your mouth? Why do some people get cavities even if they brush regularly?

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Why are peas and corn classed as starches on food guides?

Hands-on Activities

Learn how test foods for starch.

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Why Do People Get Hangovers?

STEM Explained

Why does drinking too much alcohol make people feel so bad? Read about four theories.

People with cancer and their caregivers

Why Do So Many People Get Cancer?

STEM Explained

We all know someone who has been affected by cancer. What causes cancer? Why is it getting more common?