Biology

Portrait de Isha Berry

Isha Berry

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Epidemiologist

I look for patterns in disease outbreaks and health outcomes in populations across the world.
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Clair Poulin hiking near wetland area

Claire Poulin

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Zebrafish Researcher/Pre-Med Student

I am researching how Zebrafish respond to lower oxygen levels in their environment.
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Jasmin Chahal

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Assistant Professor

I teach in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at McGill University.
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Lynn Henderson (she/her)

Veterinarian, Clinician, and College Professor

I am a small animal veterinarian serving animal health in a variety of capacities.
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Anastasiia Prysyazhnyuk

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Science and Innovation Lead, Health Beyond Initiative

I explore ways in which science and technology can provide solutions to healthcare problems in space and on Earth.
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Hayleigh Conway posant sur une carte des TNO et désignant Inuvik sur la carte. Pris lors de la Journée du SIG 2017.

Hayleigh Conway (she/her)

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Geomatics Technician

I make maps that help answer questions about the health of the environment in the Western Arctic.
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Megan Katz

Prosthetic Technician

Megan is a prosthetic technician who makes and repairs artificial limbs.
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Dr. Jackie Dawson faisant des recherches sur le terrain sur l'île Beechy, Nunavut.

Jackie Dawson (she/her/they)

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Professor and Canada Research Chair in Environment, Society, and Policy

I work with large teams of academics, Inuit knowledge holders, and decision makers to understand the risks and solutions to environmental change.
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Vegetables and fruits on display

Plant Pigments

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Why are there so many colours of plants? Learn about plant pigments and their role in plants.

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Katie Harris essayant une combinaison spatiale de simulation au Centre européen des astronautes.

Katie Harris (she/her)

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Medical Student/Prospective Aerospace Medicine Specialist

I am working towards a career as an aerospace medicine specialist - a doctor who works with astronauts and keeps them healthy for long missions!
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Pepper plants on the ISS

Tropisms in Plants

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Learn about the different ways that plants move in response to their environments.

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Plant Cells with Visible Chloroplasts

Specialized Cells of the Leaf System

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Learn about the structure and function of the cells in leaves.

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Seedling with sunlight

Light & Plants

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Learn about the process of photosynthesis and how it is affected by light levels.

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Chris Derksen en train de faire ses recherches sur le terrain en Arctique.

Chris Derksen (he/his)

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Climate Scientist

I use satellite data and climate models to understand how climate change is impacting snow and ice across Canada.
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Shari Forbes à l'extérieur du centre de décomposition humaine

Shari Forbes (she/her/elle)

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Forensic Scientist

I conduct research to understand how the human body decomposes in our unique Canadian environment.
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