Olivier Birot was approaching the summit of the Olan, a mountain in the French Alps, this summer when his body began failing him. At 3,500 metres, dehydration and altitude stress triggered a physiological cascade that would end in helicopter rescue. For the 91ÑÇÉ« professor, who grew up in these very mountains between France, Italy […]
The 91ÑÇÉ« Psychology Clinic (YUPC) has expanded its services to include a range of virtual, brief family programs. Family therapy can be difficult to access due to its intensive nature and the logistical challenges of coordinating multiple family members. To address this gap, the YUPC is collaborating with researchers in 91ÑÇɫ’s Department of Psychology […]
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, […]
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 […]
91ÑÇɫ’s Faculty of Graduate Studies offers a wide range of financial support for graduate students to help with research, learning, and living costs. Whether you’re seeking internal or external funding, or need help writing strong grant proposals, you’ll find resources here to support your success. Things you can find: For more information on awards, […]
91ÑÇɫ’s Faculty of Graduate Studies is committed to supporting the mental health and wellness of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Whether  looking for individual support, wellness programming, or community resources, we’re here to help our graduate community thrive throughout their academic journey. Explore services including: Visit our GSWS website to access services, connect with […]
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 […]