by Stacey Johnson | Mar 19, 2021
The more attention stem cells, cell therapies and gene therapies get, the more education there needs to be so the public can differentiate between approved and unapproved treatments. At this time, there are over 1,220 clinical trials ongoing worldwide (including...
by Stacey Johnson | Mar 12, 2021
The month of March recognizes World Day of the Fight Against Sexual Exploitation (March 4, find helpful information and resources), International Women’s Day (March 8) and Women’s History Month so there’s a lot of focus on women right now. It seems like a good time to...
by Stacey Johnson | Mar 5, 2021
A new science art show premiers today online and runs until April 30th, 2021. Radha Chaddha, a Toronto-based visual artist, and cell and molecular biologist, has created a virtual exhibit that explores the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as told through light and...
by Nicole Kuchinsky | Feb 24, 2021
I spent over a decade (12.5 years to be exact) getting university degrees in life sciences. Let’s also not forget the 4.5 years I spent as a post-doctoral fellow. All told, I have 17 years of experience as an academic trainee. When I finally decided to make the jump...
by Stacey Johnson | Feb 19, 2021
“Science is for everyone – especially you. It doesn’t matter where you start in life, what your circumstances are, science needs you. Go forth, make magic happen, follow your dreams, and let science lead you there.” – Dr. Mayim Bialik “By all means, if you have...
by Stacey Johnson | Feb 12, 2021
Canada is a country that prides itself on “punching above its weight.” We use this metaphor all the time to describe how we succeed in given situations despite our limitations. Although it’s a cliché, it remains a point of pride for Canadians. For example, in the...
by CCRM Australia | Feb 3, 2021
By Bhavi Kadakia, Dharvi Patel, Harmanpreet Harmanpreet, Mahmuda Khatun. Edited by Dr. Chih Wei Teng Mentorship? Check. Challenging and relevant projects? Check. Access to industry events and thought leadership? Check. Is there a spot open for you? Check. The CCRM...
by Stacey Johnson | Jan 22, 2021
Former president Donald Trump was, unfortunately, not a big fan of science. Perhaps more damaging, he was an instigator of misinformation and disinformation. One gem that will be remembered long after he has left the White House was his idea of injecting disinfectants...
by Camila Londono | Jan 14, 2021
Four years ago, I wrote a blog post about Canadian brain drain, seeking to convince readers (though arguably not very well) that, with the right policies, Canada could be the intellectual beneficiary of increasingly intolerant and anti-science political climates in...
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