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Category: Spotlight

Spotlight

From Bench to Biotech: Dr. Anna Badner’s Journey in Neuroscience and Innovation

3 Nov 20252 Nov 2025 theimsmagazine

By Yalda Champiri Continue reading From Bench to Biotech: Dr. Anna Badner’s Journey in Neuroscience and Innovation

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Redefining Possibility: Nafia’s Journey to IMSSA Co-Presidency

3 Nov 20252 Nov 2025 theimsmagazine

By Sara Corvinelli Continue reading Redefining Possibility: Nafia’s Journey to IMSSA Co-Presidency

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Feeling Settled in the Unsettled – Dr. Rabin’s Journey into Academia and Exploring Women’s Brain Health

11 Aug 202517 Aug 2025 theimsmagazine

By Nayaab Punjani Continue reading Feeling Settled in the Unsettled – Dr. Rabin’s Journey into Academia and Exploring Women’s Brain Health

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Stop Thinking and Just Start Doing: Combining Academia, Industry, and Clinical Practice with Dr. Paul Kudlow

11 Aug 202517 Aug 2025 theimsmagazine

By Priya van Oosterhout Continue reading Stop Thinking and Just Start Doing: Combining Academia, Industry, and Clinical Practice with Dr. Paul Kudlow

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More Than a PhD: A Journey of Community and Connection

11 Aug 202517 Aug 2025 theimsmagazine

By Kristen Ashworth Continue reading More Than a PhD: A Journey of Community and Connection

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Leading the Future in Kidney Care, Scientific Discovery, and Youth Mentorship: Dean Lisa Robinson’s Ever-Growing Spheres of Influence

28 Apr 202523 Apr 2025 theimsmagazine

By Kristen Ashworth Continue reading Leading the Future in Kidney Care, Scientific Discovery, and Youth Mentorship: Dean Lisa Robinson’s Ever-Growing Spheres of Influence

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Bridging the Gap: Dr. Mikaeel Valli’s Journey from IMS to the Pharmaceutical Industry

28 Apr 202523 Apr 2025 theimsmagazine

By Lielle Ronen Continue reading Bridging the Gap: Dr. Mikaeel Valli’s Journey from IMS to the Pharmaceutical Industry

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Making Every Moment Count: How Stefan Aguiar Finds Meaning Through Connection

28 Apr 202523 Apr 2025 theimsmagazine

By Katherine Guo Continue reading Making Every Moment Count: How Stefan Aguiar Finds Meaning Through Connection

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From Biochemistry Research to Professional Development: How Curiosity Shaped Dr. Pamela Plant’s Career

27 Jan 202526 Jan 2025 theimsmagazine

By Anna Mouzenian Continue reading From Biochemistry Research to Professional Development: How Curiosity Shaped Dr. Pamela Plant’s Career

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Tumours, Tenacity, and Everything in Between: An Alumni Spotlight on Dr. Sandy Lee

27 Jan 202526 Jan 2025 theimsmagazine

By Jasmine Amini Continue reading Tumours, Tenacity, and Everything in Between: An Alumni Spotlight on Dr. Sandy Lee

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The Road to Discovery: Exploring Sajeevan Sujanthan’s Path to IMS

27 Jan 202526 Jan 2025 theimsmagazine

By Katherine Guo Continue reading The Road to Discovery: Exploring Sajeevan Sujanthan’s Path to IMS

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Rolling with the Punches: Alex Boshart’s Journey in Science and Leadership Excellence

10 Nov 2024 theimsmagazine

by Beatrice Acheson Continue reading Rolling with the Punches: Alex Boshart’s Journey in Science and Leadership Excellence

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From Discovery to Innovation: How Dr. Ali Influenced Organ Transplants Across the Globe

10 Nov 2024 theimsmagazine

by Kyla Trkulja Continue reading From Discovery to Innovation: How Dr. Ali Influenced Organ Transplants Across the Globe

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Dr. Tony George’s Journey to Unravel the Mysteries of Addiction

10 Nov 2024 theimsmagazine

by Kristen Ashworth Continue reading Dr. Tony George’s Journey to Unravel the Mysteries of Addiction

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Filtering into IMS Leadership: A Student Spotlight on Ergi Duli

29 Apr 202429 Apr 2024 theimsmagazine

by Bahar Golbon Continue reading Filtering into IMS Leadership: A Student Spotlight on Ergi Duli

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Research always happens in an environmental context. Birdsafe UofT cares for it.

29 Apr 202429 Apr 2024 theimsmagazine

by Iciar Iturmendi-Sabater Continue reading Research always happens in an environmental context. Birdsafe UofT cares for it.

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Dr. Tyrrell’s Adventure to Innovation

29 Apr 2024 theimsmagazine

by Denise Sabac Continue reading Dr. Tyrrell’s Adventure to Innovation

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Dr. Tyler’s Journey to Leadership in Public Health

5 Feb 20245 Feb 2024 theimsmagazine

by Denise Sabac Continue reading Dr. Tyler’s Journey to Leadership in Public Health

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Dr. Michelle Dubinsky’s Journey as a Researcher, Mentor, and Medical Science Liaison 

6 Nov 20236 Nov 2023 theimsmagazine

by Lizabeth Teshler Continue reading Dr. Michelle Dubinsky’s Journey as a Researcher, Mentor, and Medical Science Liaison 

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How Words Can Inspire: A Spotlight on Noor Al-Kaabi

6 Nov 20236 Nov 2023 theimsmagazine

by Sipan Haikazian Continue reading How Words Can Inspire: A Spotlight on Noor Al-Kaabi

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Crossing Medicine’s Final Frontier: Dr. Cindi Morshead’s Lifelong Pursuit to Cure Neurological Disease

16 Aug 2023 theimsmagazine

by Kristen Ashworth Continue reading Crossing Medicine’s Final Frontier: Dr. Cindi Morshead’s Lifelong Pursuit to Cure Neurological Disease

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Leveraging the Graduate Experience to Pursue an Alternative Career

16 Aug 2023 theimsmagazine

by Sonja Elsaid Continue reading Leveraging the Graduate Experience to Pursue an Alternative Career

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From Obstacles to Opportunities: A Student Spotlight on Julia Tomasi

16 Aug 2023 theimsmagazine

by Mahbod Ebrahimi Continue reading From Obstacles to Opportunities: A Student Spotlight on Julia Tomasi

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Leading with Heart: A Student Spotlight on Nairy Khodabakhshian

18 May 2023 theimsmagazine

by Sipan Haikazian Continue reading Leading with Heart: A Student Spotlight on Nairy Khodabakhshian

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Dr. Michael Chaiton Sheds Light on Canada’s Battle Against Youth Vaping and the Mental Health Crisis

18 May 2023 theimsmagazine

by Stacey J Butler Continue reading Dr. Michael Chaiton Sheds Light on Canada’s Battle Against Youth Vaping and the Mental Health Crisis

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Patent Pending – Bridging the Gap Between Law and Science

5 Feb 2023 theimsmagazine

by Dhvani Mehta Continue reading Patent Pending – Bridging the Gap Between Law and Science

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Stepping Out of Comfort and Into Opportunity: A Student Spotlight on Donna Yang

5 Feb 2023 theimsmagazine

by Molly Zhang Continue reading Stepping Out of Comfort and Into Opportunity: A Student Spotlight on Donna Yang

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Enhancing the Graduate Experience with Dr. John Vincent

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Sonja Elsaid Continue reading Enhancing the Graduate Experience with Dr. John Vincent

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Flying through the IMS: A student spotlight on Kayvan Aflaki

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Elizabeth Karvasarski Continue reading Flying through the IMS: A student spotlight on Kayvan Aflaki

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At the Crossroads of Art and Science: Interview with IMS Alumna Krystal Jacques

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Kateryna Maksyutynska Continue reading At the Crossroads of Art and Science: Interview with IMS Alumna Krystal Jacques

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Expanding the boundaries of personalized medicine with Dr. Ahmed Hassan

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Sonja Elsaid Continue reading Expanding the boundaries of personalized medicine with Dr. Ahmed Hassan

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In remembrance of talent, commitment and kindness: The Jasmine Quigley Memorial Award

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Beatrice Ballarin & Laura Best Continue reading In remembrance of talent, commitment and kindness: The Jasmine Quigley Memorial Award

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Making the jump from academia to management consulting: A discussion with Dr. Karolina Bidzinski

10 Jul 202210 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Carmen Li Continue reading Making the jump from academia to management consulting: A discussion with Dr. Karolina Bidzinski

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New and Promoted IMS Faculty

7 Mar 20227 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

Graphic design by Amy Zhang Continue reading New and Promoted IMS Faculty

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Cutting into Endocrine Disease

7 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by Bahar Golbon Continue reading Cutting into Endocrine Disease

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New IMS Faculty

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

— Continue reading New IMS Faculty

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The recipe to achieving almost the impossible with Dr. Peter Giacobbe

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Sonja Elsaid Continue reading The recipe to achieving almost the impossible with Dr. Peter Giacobbe

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Your brain is more powerful than you think: An interview with Natalie Osborne

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Stacey J Butler Continue reading Your brain is more powerful than you think: An interview with Natalie Osborne

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Filtering Through Genes to Improve Clinical Outcomes for Kidney Disease

20 Nov 202120 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Stephanie Tran Continue reading Filtering Through Genes to Improve Clinical Outcomes for Kidney Disease

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From PhD to MD: The Journey of Dr. Jonathan Chio Through IMS

20 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Nayaab Punjani Continue reading From PhD to MD: The Journey of Dr. Jonathan Chio Through IMS

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A Flexible Mind to Solve Stiff Joints: Dr. Amanda Ali’s Journey in Osteoarthritis Research

20 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Archita Srinath, Shahrzad Firouzian & Natalie Osborne Continue reading A Flexible Mind to Solve Stiff Joints: Dr. Amanda Ali’s Journey in Osteoarthritis Research

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Bioprinting the Future of Burn Care

20 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Shanti E. Mehta Continue reading Bioprinting the Future of Burn Care

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From IMS to SMaRT: Dr. Michael Fehling’s Journey in Spinal Research

5 Oct 20216 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

by Sally Wu Continue reading From IMS to SMaRT: Dr. Michael Fehling’s Journey in Spinal Research

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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Stephen Wright – The Wright Heart

5 Oct 20216 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

by Elizabeth Karvasarski Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Stephen Wright – The Wright Heart

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Visiting Ethics in Critical Care

1 Dec 202025 May 2021 theimsmagazine

by Nadia Boachie Continue reading Visiting Ethics in Critical Care

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Looking Behind the Mirror with Dr. Marianne Koritzinsky

1 Dec 202024 May 2021 theimsmagazine

by Sonja Elsaid Continue reading Looking Behind the Mirror with Dr. Marianne Koritzinsky

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In Memoriam: Dr. Mohammad Amin Jebelli

1 Dec 202024 May 2021 theimsmagazine

by Parisa Dastoori Continue reading In Memoriam: Dr. Mohammad Amin Jebelli

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