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Michael Tofani

Registered Practical Nurse

Michael Tofani is a Registered Practical Nurse for Bridgepoint Active Healthcare.
Photo de Gwen Healey Akearok avec les cils givrés par le froid

Gwen Healey Akearok

Executive and Scientific Director

Gwen Healey Akearok is the Executive and Scientific Director of the Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre.
Sarah Benjamin - Gestionnaire des opérations réglementaires

Sarah Benjamin

Regulatory Operations Manager

Sarah Benjamin is a Regulatory Operations Manager for Amgen Canada.
Jillian Croke | Pharmacienne et pharmacienne gestionnaire

Jillian Croke

Pharmacist/Pharmacy Manager

Jillian Croke is a Pharmacist/Pharmacy Manager for Shoppers Drug Mart.
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?

What are the best materials to use for cleaning water?

What are the best materials to use for cleaning water?

Hands-on Activities

Water is a precious natural resource. What happens if it gets polluted? Learn how water can be cleaned with this hands-on activity?

A set of lipstick in various colours

The Chemistry of Lipstick

STEM Explained

Learn about the organic compounds that make up lipstick as well as about some of the chemistry that goes into this popular cosmetic.

Bottle of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine

Measles and Measles Prevention

STEM Explained

Learn about the measles virus, its impact and vaccination for prevention of the disease.

Cartoon aircraft in flight

Cosmic Radiation and Aviation

Backgrounders

Learn how people came to understand the source of cosmic radiation, as well as how this radiation impacts those who work in and travel on airplanes.

Dietitian Sorting Out Food Groups

Careers: Dietitian

Picture Collections

5 images of some work that a dietitian might do such as educating patients about how food affects their health

Brigitte Potvin | Directrice de la recherche et ingénieure

Brigitte Potvin

Career Profiles

Research Manager & Engineer

Brigitte Potvin is a research manager and engineer for the injury prevention and mobility laboratory of Simon Fraser University.
Claire Bartman | Analyste de la qualité — Laboratoire de chimie analytique

Claire Bartman

Career Profiles

Food Quality Analyst, Analytical Chemistry

Claire Bartman is a quality analyst at Analytical Chemistry Lab.
Genevieve Perono | Étudiante en pharmacologie

Genevieve Perono

Career Profiles

Pharmacology (Co-Op) Student

Genevieve Perono is a Pharmacology (co-op) student at McMaster University.
Stephanie MacDonald | Coordonnatrice du don d'organes et de tissus

Stephanie MacDonald

Organ and Tissue Donation Coordinator

Stephanie MacDonald is a Organ and Tissue Donation Coordinator in Ontario.
Jennifer Gardy | Scientifique principale

Jennifer Gardy

Career Profiles

Deputy Director, Surveillance, Data, and Epidemiology Malaria | Global Health

Jennifer Gardy is the deputy director of surveillance, data, and epidemiology malaria for Global Health Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.