Dr. Paula Littlejohn (she/her)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
I research problems that affect peoples’ health, specifically in children.
How Likely Is It?
Learn about probability, a branch of mathematics that helps us predict if something might happen.
Marcia Anderson (she/her)
Physician and Vice-Dean Indigenous Health, Social Justice and Anti-Racism
I am a medical doctor and I work to help create culturally safe healthcare that is free of racism.
Just Breathe: Lungs and Asthma
Learn about asthma and what scientists are doing to study it.
Introduction to Homeostasis and Regulation
Learn about homeostasis and how the body regulates temperature, blood pressure, blood pH and blood sugar.
Respiratory System in Vertebrate Animals
Learn about how different animals breathe, from fish to humans.
How Animals Digest Their Food
Learn about how different animals digest their foods and the organs of their digestive systems.
Summer Symposium Series: Health Sciences Career Resources
A career in the health sciences would let you help people directly in a very 'hands-on' way!
Erica Dupuis
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Erica Dupuis is a Cardiac Registered Nurse for Horizon Health Network, NB.
Osmosis and Its Role in Human Biology and Health
Learn how and where osmosis takes place in the digestive system and excretory system and the role of osmosis in kidney dialysis.
The Science Behind Calories and Nutrition Facts Labels
Find out how scientists figure out the information on food nutrition labels and why that information can help to keep you healthy.
Celiac Disease: When You Really Need to Stay Gluten-Free
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Gluten triggers an immune system response, seriously affecting nutrition.
Why are peas and corn classed as starches on food guides?
Learn how test foods for starch.