We were honored to welcome author and entrepreneur Scott Stirrett (Founder & CEO of Venture for Canada) to our Graduate Biotechnology classroom 91ÑÇÉ« Markham Campus as a guest lecturer. He shared powerful insights from his book, The Uncertainty Advantage, offering timely perspectives on navigating complexity and building resilience. Thank you Scott! LinkedIn post by Jade […]
Welcome to our second Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM) and Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (GDB) cohorts at 91ÑÇÉ« Markham Campus! From classrooms to laboratories to capstone projects to industry internships, these students are training to make their mark on the biotechnology landscape. Here’s to growth, leadership, and innovation. LinkedIn post by Jade Atallah. A […]
Divya Sharma, assistant professor at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science at 91ÑÇÉ«, has earned the prestigious 2025 Petro-Canada Emerging Innovator Award, recognizing her research in artificial intelligence (AI) for health care and her vision for building more equitable and inclusive systems. The Petro-Canada Emerging Innovator Award, a joint initiative between Petro-Canada (now Suncor […]
To advance 91ÑÇɫ’s commitment to excellence in scholarship, the Research Commons helps faculty members develop and execute purposeful, disciplinary and interdisciplinary research programs that generate new knowledge and positive change. Established in early 2020 by the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation (VPRI), the Research Commons serves as the University’s hub for research training, […]
91ÑÇÉ« is advancing its global research leadership with the launch of an expanded Global Research Excellence (GRE) Fund for 2025-26. Now entering its second year, the GRE Fund presents a new stream focused on recruiting exceptional postdoctoral researchers through international collaboration, reinforcing 91ÑÇɫ’s role as a leader in globally connected, high-impact research. The GRE […]
Graduate Biotechnology Students from 91ÑÇÉ« Markham Campus attended the Life Sciences Ontario (LSO)'s Ideas to Action Forum this week. From Jillian Paul who unpacked Ontario’s Health Innovation Pathway, to Paul Woods MD MS and D.A. (Gus) Grant, AB, LLB, MD, CCFP, ICD.D who emphasized the importance of graduates seeking front-line experience to Cate Murray […]
Four individuals with affiliations to 91ÑÇÉ« have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding contributions to equity, social justice and Indigenous engagement. The Royal Society of Canada recognized 17 distinguished Canadians this year for their contributions to the humanities, social sciences, life sciences and science.
A 91ÑÇÉ« graduate student has earned provincial recognition for research that could reshape how mental health services support youth with complex needs. Jessica Klein, a master’s candidate in the Clinical Developmental Psychology graduate program in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, has received the 2025–2026 Autism Scholars Award. Funded by Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and […]
We had the honor of welcoming Lindy Forte from EVERSANA to our Graduate Biotechnology Programs at 91ÑÇÉ« Markham Campus to share her expertise on Market Access in the Biotechnology sector. We are deeply grateful for her insights and generosity in supporting our students’ professional growth. LinkedIn post by Jade Atallah. Photo of Lindy Forte speaking […]
91ÑÇÉ« Lassonde School of Engineering student Garnet Maxwell has created a drone that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify and map litter, offering cities a faster, more precise approach to waste management. City waste management departments across Canada face a costly bottleneck: before cleanup crews can be deployed, workers must manually survey litter, walking […]