With an interest in the influence of environmental factors on pancreas development and beta cell health in Canadians who have either prediabetes or diabetes, Jennifer’s project project is aimed at clarifying how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – aka “forever chemicals” that are prevalent in the environment – adversely affect metabolic health.
Sylvain Moineau’s pioneering discoveries have inspired researchers around the world and paved the way for some of the most significant scientific advances in biotechnology and genome-editing.
Gerard Wright is internationally renowned for his research on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). His research on antibiotics, their function, resistance, and biosynthesis has produced numerous landmark studies.
Dr. Cullis and co-workers have been responsible for fundamental advances in the development of nanomedicines employing lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technology for cancer therapies, gene therapies and vaccines.
Ashley was inspired to study this growing field of dynamic DNA nanotechnology as one of the skills it requires is creativity for both DNA design and problem solving.
