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Fearless leaders

A collection of stories featuring women leading the charge on some of the most pressing research questions of our time

For International Women’s Day, we draw attention to some of the powerhouse women heading cutting-edge research projects in labs across Canada. We remind ourselves that when it comes to talent, insight and pure determination, women bring it in untold abundance. 

Portrait of Cheryl Troupe.
Understanding the importance of where we live
A headshot of Megan Smith.
Transforming dry data into Instagrammable art
Lisa Rankin leaning on a lab bench covered with artifacts.
Archaeology’s high-tech race to save North Atlantic heritage
A headshot of Julia Woodhall-Melnik.
Tackling the many dimensions of New Brunswick’s housing crisis
A headshot of Kathleen Gallagher.
Finding hope and deep learning in the drama classroom
York University researcher Pirathayini Srikantha poses for a photo.
Reinforcing the reliability of our vulnerable electricity grid
Nicole Woods poses for a photo.
Improving patient care in complex times
Gwen O’Sullivan poses for a photo.
Blazing a new trail in fire forensics
Vanessa Mardirossian posing for a photo in front of a white wall,
Advocating for ethical fashion

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