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Tips from the grad school trenches on launching a career

> Anyone who has, or is working on, a graduate degree (e.g. PhD, MSc) has likely encountered the “what does a PhD/MSc get you?” question. In my experience, the most frustrating thing wasn’t that I was asked this question at least three times at every family...

Right Turn: Fire(flies) in the belly

> It’s July the 4th, a date that most people, or at least Americans, equate with celebrations and fireworks. Less known in the broader world is July 1st, which happens to be Canada Day in my neck of the woods. It also features celebration and fireworks. As...

Right Turn: Things you should know before ISSCR

. What’s small and blue and brings a smile to your face? No, not a Smurf and I’m not talking about a little blue pill either. It’s the little cartoon guy from Life Technologies and he has a mission for those who are ISSCR-bound (and even those who aren’t). Watch him...

Right Turn: Riding high with stem cells

> Cycling season is in full gear and for the rapidly growing number of enthusiasts, it means many miles on tarmac and trail, Strava leaderboard competitions and various degrees of obsession with the world’s major races. I’m not much of a road rider...

Right Turn: What is aging?

> I said goodbye to a much beloved uncle this week. I suppose it’s inevitable that mortality, aging and how and when we share our feelings with those we love would be on my mind over the 16 hours of driving to and from the funeral. Also not surprising that...