Research Day

2024 Medical Sciences Research Day

We had an exciting lineup of 41 presenters across four categories: posters, long oral presentations, 3-minute thesis talks, and science communication videos.

This year, the Science Communication Videos are available online! Watch videos here:

Megan Vierhout: https://youtu.be/axMcQRX9CKA
Mahsa Gholiof: https://youtu.be/6Tp4Ep67uQk

We had the pleasure of hearing from Dr. Dawn Bowdish, whose engaging presentation chronicled her journey in the world of science, keeping the audience “swiftly” captivated. During the “My Scientific Eras Tours” talk, Dr. Bowdish shared her experiences in a way that made us want to sing along and “dance like nobody’s watching” in the lab!

Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding contributions:

Poster Presentation Winners:
1st place: Nisarg Radadia
2nd place: Kevin Zhao
3rd place: Melody Napoleone

Long Presentation Winners:
1st place: Liam Rondeau
2nd place: Ana Portillo
3rd place: Ann Kuganathan

3-minute Thesis Winners:
1st place: Nandhitha Ragunayakam
2nd place: Mark Wulczynski
3rd place: Taylor Ross

Science Communication Video Competition Winner:
Megan Vierhout

A special thank you:

On behalf of the Assistant Dean, Dr. Judith West-Mays, the Med Sci Graduate Office gives a big thank you to the MMSSA and Med Sci Administration team for their tireless efforts in organizing every aspect of the event. Your hard work and commitment did not go unnoticed, and we’ve received fantastic feedback this year.

We also thank the judges for each category. Your commitment to evaluating the presentations and selecting the winners amidst the high quality of presenters was no small feat. Your expertise and careful consideration ensured the fairness and integrity of the competition, and we truly appreciate your contribution to the success of the event.

A special thank you also goes out to the audience who came out to support their fellow colleagues and lab mates. Your presence and encouragement added to the vibrant atmosphere of the event, and we’re grateful for your enthusiastic support.