Researchers in profile - winter 2011
Dr. Aleixo Muise - Cell Biology
Dr. Aleixo Muise loves travelling with his family and playing hockey. While in the lab, he is currently researching the genes that cause Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome. learn more
Dr. Ivan Diamond - Child Health Evaluative Sciences
Self-proclaimed political and news junkie, Dr. Ivan Diamond is currently taking part in the surgeon-scientist training program. His research focuses on children with intestinal failure. learn more
Dr. Bret Pearson - Developmental & Stem Cell Biology
Dr. Bret Pearson is just beginning his career as a principal investigator. His is the first lab in Canada to use freshwater planarians in cancer research. learn more
Dr. David Bazett-Jones - Genetics & Genome Biology
While his favourite scientist is physicist Sir Isaac Newton, Dr. David Bazett-Jones developed an interest in biology through his work in physics and imaging. learn more
Dr. Shoshana Wodak - Molecular Structure & Function
The biggest influence on Dr. Shoshana Wodak’s professional life was her father, a clinical researcher. Her specialty is computational biology and bioinformatics. learn more
Dr. Carol Westall - Neurosciences & Mental Health
Dr. Carol Westall is looking forward to the increased collaboration between researchers that The Research & Learning Tower will bring. Her research focuses on the early markers of disease in the visual system. learn more
Dr. Felix Ratjen - Physiology & Experimental Medicine
German native, Dr. Felix Ratjen is co-director of the SickKids Cystic Fibrosis Centre. His biggest advice to a new researcher is to get excited and enjoy research. learn more