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Faride Rafiei PhD chemistry student at Jorg Stetefeld Lab

Faculty of Science News

Cancer treatment – One big step closer

June 27, 2023 —
Learn about how Jörg Stetefeld and his team at the Faculty of Science are pushing the boundaries of knowledge when it comes to cancer treatment with one idea, understanding how netrin works.

Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science research, Faculty of Science students, graduate students, Researchers

Research and International News

Six-part Canada Research Chair Symposium concludes, showcasing groundbreaking researchers

June 26, 2023 —
Last week concluded the six-part Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium at UM.

Biochemistry, Chemistry, Community Health Sciences, Dr. Andrew Halayko, Dr. Britt Drögemöller, Dr. Galen Wright, Dr. Heather Armstrong, Dr. James Blanchard, Dr. Janilyn Arsenio, Dr. Kathryn Sibley, Dr. Lisa Lix, Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, Dr. Marcelo Urquia, Dr. Meghan Azad, Dr. Robert Lorway, Dr. Sabine Mai, Dr. Souradet Shaw, Dr. Susan Logue, Dr. Terry Klassen, Dr. Ties Boerma, Dr. Tracie Afifi, Dr. Zulma Rueda, electrical and computer engineering, Environment and Geography, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science research, food and human nutritional sciences, Institute for Global Public Health, internal medicine, linguistics, Max Rady College of Medicine, mechanical engineering, medical microbiology, Pediatrics and Child Health, pharmacology and therapeutics, Physics and Astronomy, physiology, political studies, Price Faculty of Engineering, psychiatry, psychology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Research and International, Riddell Faculty, sociology

Faculty of Science News

UM scientists recognized by Canadian Bioscience Award for promoting inclusion

June 19, 2023 —
On June 1st, 2023, Ute Kothe delivered the Jeanne Manery Fisher Memorial Lecture at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) in Ottawa.

Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science community and partners, Faculty of Science research

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Faculty of Science News

Microbiology undergraduate student becomes the first UM student to join Amgen Scholars Program in Toronto

June 16, 2023 —
Aakash Natarajan talks about pursuing research as an undergraduate student in the biomedical field and the importance of proactively looking for undergraduate research opportunities.

Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science students, Microbiology, umcommunity, Undergraduate Research

Faculty of Science News

A journey of passion and growth in Biochemistry

June 13, 2023 —
Sara Crooks, recent Biochemistry alumni, shares her journey in science through challenges and embracing collaboration.

Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science alumni, Faculty of Science students, science alumni

Darby Goodall, Science alumni, standing in front of the Administration Building in a black dress holding photos of her running accomplishments

Faculty of Science News

Science on track: the inspiring journey of a recent statistics graduate

June 12, 2023 —
From exploring different disciplines to finding a supportive community in the UM track and field team, Darby's story highlights the power of embracing new paths and the impact of community on personal and academic growth.

Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science alumni, Faculty of Science students, graduate students, science alumni, Statistics, umcommunity

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Students News

2023 Leaders of Tomorrow and Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow ready to shape our world’s future

June 9, 2023 —
Nine high school students seeking admission to UM have been awarded BMO Financial Group Leader of Tomorrow and BMO Financial Group Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow scholarships.

financial aid and awards, Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow, Leaders of Tomorrow, scholarship, Students, umcommunity

Alumni News

Meet the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award for Academic Innovation recipient

June 8, 2023 —
Learn about Tracie Afifi’s journey from student to award-winning researcher

Alumni, community, distinguished alumni awards, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science community and partners, Research and International

Faculty of Science News

Microbiology student brings home poster award at prestigious symposium

June 8, 2023 —
Steve Daley, a Microbiology grad student, wins poster award at the 45th Symposium on Biomaterials, Fuels and Chemicals in Portland, Oregon, April 30 to May 3, 2023.

Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science research, Faculty of Science students, graduate students, Microbiology