Harnessing the liver’s power to regenerate

by Guest | Apr 1, 2021

This article was authored by Julie Crljen, Coordinator, Communications and Outreach at Medicine by Design, a strategic initiative that harnesses the expertise at the University of Toronto and its affiliated hospitals to undertake transformative research in...

Right Turn: How stem cells may help people with epilepsy

by Stacey Johnson | Mar 26, 2021

Is it normal to have a pet disease? Ever since I did a project on epilepsy in grade 4, I’ve had an interest in this disorder that affects one percent of the Canadian population, and worldwide there are anywhere from 50-65 million people living with epilepsy,...

Right Turn: Patients need to educate themselves about regenerative medicine

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...

Right Turn: Heart attacks, stroke and regenerative medicine

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...

Right Turn: Science and art help us see coronavirus in novel way

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...

Three tips for navigating a career transition from academia to industry

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...

Right Turn: A sisterhood of scientists

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...

It’s better with friends: Building a life sciences ecosystem in Canada that’s a Notch above the rest

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...

CCRM Australia Internships: exciting the next generation of bio-entrepreneurs

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...

How coastal urbanization is contaminating seafood and an emerging technology is being developed to stem the tide

by Guest | Jan 28, 2021

Francesco Zangari is a PhD researcher at the University of Toronto in the Department of Molecular Genetics. He studies RNA/protein interactions using state-of-the-art mass spectrometry techniques. Outside the lab, Francesco is a Toronto-based science writer, driven to...