Tomatosphere™
Through Tomatosphere™, your students will investigate the effects of outer space on the germination of tomato seeds. This is a hands-on program that builds scientific inquiry and experimentation skills.
Using Plants to Make Medicines
Learn how plants can be used to make vaccines.
Dr. Harpreet Kochhar
President, Public Health Agency of Canada
I am the head of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).
Yetong Dong
Research Assistant/Graduate Student
I am studying to become a scientific researcher.
Allison Guitor
Researcher - Antibiotic Resistance
I study antibiotic resistance, which is what makes bacteria able to live in the presence of antibiotics.
Plant Pigments
Why are there so many colours of plants? Learn about plant pigments and their role in plants.
Tropisms in Plants
Learn about the different ways that plants move in response to their environments.
Light & Plants
Learn about the process of photosynthesis and how it is affected by light levels.
Specialized Cells of the Leaf System
Learn about the structure and function of the cells in leaves.
Dr. Rod Russell
Professor of Virology and Immunology
I run a research lab where we study viruses and how they cause disease.
Arinjay Banerjee (he/him)
Research Scientist and Principal Investigator
I am a scientist and I study how viruses evolve and interact with our immune system.
Respiratory System in Vertebrate Animals
Learn about how different animals breathe, from fish to humans.
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!
Marianne Torres-Heckford
Microbiology Technologist
I provide technical assistance to the University of Winnipeg Biology Department teaching and research labs.
Resources on Stem Cells
Resource page including articles and career profiles related to stem cells.