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!
Genomics Resources
Resource page including articles and career profiles related to genomics.
Helping Patients through Drug Discovery
Learn how researchers from Amgen are developing new drugs for cancer.
Query a Career Profile
Students will explore career profiles and relate them to what they are learning in science class.
Does Living Near High-Voltage Power Lines Cause Cancer?
Learn about the risks of electromagnetic radiation near high-voltage power lines.
Exploring Canada’s Particle Accelerators
Particle accelerators have amazing applications - from growing food to making airplanes safe.
Nusheen Ditta
Senior Study Data Manager
Nusheen Ditta is a Senior Study Data Manager for Hoffmann-La Roche (Roche Canada).
Eden Klein
Education and Knowledge Exchange Specialist, Cancer Education
Eden Klein is an Education and Knowledge Exchange Specialist of Cancer Education for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
Elena Kuzmin
Postdoctoral Fellow
Elena Kuzmin is a Postdoctoral Fellow at McGill University.
Kara Layton
Postdoctoral Fellow
Kara Layton is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Radiation Effects on the Body
This backgrounder explains the potential effects of radiation on the human body.
Thomas Merritt (Video)
Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics
Thomas Merritt is a Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics for the Canada Research Chair.
Thomas Merritt
Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics
Thomas Merritt is a Full Professor in Genomics and Bioinformatics for the Canada Research Chair.
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What is Mitosis?
Mitosis is an important part of cell division that helps organisms grow and repair themselves.