Researchers in profile
Dr. Joydeep Mukherjee - Cell Biology
Originally from India, Dr. Joydeep Mukherjee was the recipient of the 2008 Exceptional Trainee award for the Cell Biology Program. Dr. Mukherjee’s current research focus is glioblastoma multiforme (GMB), a particularly aggressive type of tumour. learn more
Dr. Lillian Sung - Child Health Evaluative Sciences
Hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Dr. Lillian Sung is a fan of spicy food. She is currently working on trying to better understand, prevent and treat invasive infections that children undergoing chemotherapy treatment often experience. learn more
Dr. Michael D. Taylor - Developmental & Stem Cell Biology
Dr. Michael Taylor’s favourite scientist is Nicolai Vavilov, someone who literally died for his scientific beliefs in Soviet-era Russia. Dr. Taylor’s research is focused on understanding the cause of paediatric brain tumours. learn more
Dr. Uri Tabori - Genetics & Genome Biology
Dr. Uri Tabori studied at the Hebrew University before arriving in Toronto and joining SickKids.. He believes that technology has moved beyond the realm of clinician knowledge, opening up a myriad of ethical questions with no clear framework to deal with them. learn more
Dr. Julie Forman-Kay - Molecular Structure & Function
Dr. Julie Forman-Kay has a particular interest in the intersection of science and religion and has even spoken on the subject at her synagogue. Dr. Forman-Kay is currently researching disordered states of protein, particularly how disorder has facilitated the evolution of complex biological processes that require complex regulation. learn more
Dr. Hans-Michael Dosch - Neurosciences & Mental Health
Before turning to academia, Dr. Hans-Michael Dosch joined the Army directly out of high school. A world leader in diabetes research, he considers the genome project as the most important scientific breakthrough leading to knowledge in understanding and manipulating the genome of entire organisms. learn more
Dr. Shinya Ito - Physiology & Experimental Medicine
Dr. Shinya Ito was always destined to move Canada having grown up idolizing Bobby Orr and playing hockey in Hokkaido, Japan. The ultimate goal of Dr. Ito’s research program is to advance the knowledge base for better drug safety in children, especially in breastfed infants. learn more