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Strand B: Biochemistry

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Discovering Drugs with the Help of Machine Learning

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Learn how machine learning is being used in protein drug discovery.

PET-ase bacteria

Plastic-Eating Bacteria: Nature's Recyclers

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Learn how bacteria can help solve the world’s plastic problem.

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Sarah Jane Eaton

Career Profiles

Director

I lead a team that is responsible for licensing small modular reactors.
Luke Humphries

Luke Humphries

Career Profiles

Director, Process Development

I lead teams of scientists to discover and develop the best ways of making drug molecules for clinical trials.
Marty Larabie

Marty Larabie (he/him)

Career Profiles

Radiation Inspector

I perform radiation safety inspections of persons who use nuclear material.
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Corie Houldsworth

Career Profiles

Inspector

I perform inspections of worksites where radiation is used, stored or transported.
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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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Light & Plants

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

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Let's Talk Nuclear Resources

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Discover a list of resources to get you thinking about all things nuclear!

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Respiratory System in Vertebrate Animals

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Learn about how different animals breathe, from fish to humans.

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Summer Symposium Series: Health Sciences Career Resources

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A career in the health sciences would let you help people directly in a very 'hands-on' way!

Cory Nykiforuk

Cory Nykiforuk

Director, Pipeline Research

Kevin Chen

Kevin Chen

CEO, Co-Founder

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Resources on Cancer

STEM Explained

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What’s Special About the New COVID-19 Vaccines?

STEM Explained

Learn about viruses, vaccines and why the new COVID-19 vaccines are innovative.