Big Idea: Life processes are performed at the cellular level.

Allison Guitor

Allison Guitor

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Researcher - Antibiotic Resistance

I study antibiotic resistance, which is what makes bacteria able to live in the presence of antibiotics.
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Manpreet Kaur dans son laboratoire

Manpreet Kaur (She/Her)

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Postdoctoral Fellow

I work on research projects to discover drugs to treat infectious diseases.
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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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Jasmin Chahal

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Assistant Professor

I teach in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at McGill University.
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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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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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Medical Equipment and Instruments

Medicine and Science: Resources

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Discover a set of resources designed to get you thinking about the intersection of medicine and science.

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Rod Russell

Dr. Rod Russell

Professor of Virology and Immunology

I run a research lab where we study viruses and how they cause disease.
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Dr. Arinjay Banerjee dans son labo

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.
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Patty Simpson

Patty Simpson (she/her)

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Environmental Coordinator

As the head of the Environment Department at a uranium mine, it is my responsibility to make sure that the mine does not pollute the surrounding environment.
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Jill Stagg

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Steamfitter Apprentice

As an apprentice steamfitter, Jill Stagg is expanding her skills at installing pipes that carry high pressure or dangerous stubstances.
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