STEM Speaker Series: Neurotoxins and Nursing Homes: Research & Med School

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<h3><strong><strong>About the STEM Speaker Series</strong></strong></h3><p>"What should I study in university?"</p><p>"What are my career options if I'm interested in STEM?"</p><p>"What is university like?"</p><p>If you are a Grade 8-12 student and these questions are on your mind, then perhaps this is the right event for you! The STEM Speaker Series provides high school students with the opportunity to learn about STEM topics and careers through the expertise and perspectives of university students, faculty members, and working professionals in STEM fields. During this event, our guest speakers will present and discuss STEM topics that are relevant to their field, their area of research, or the work they do in their profession. They will also talk about their career path and what made them pursue the field they are in. Finally, there will be a Q&A session for students to ask questions and interact with our guest speakers. Check out our website <a href="https://sciencealive.ca/stem-speaker-series" title="https://sciencealive.ca/stem-speaker-series" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>!</p><p><br></p><h3><strong><strong>Presentation Title: </strong></strong>Neurotoxins and Nursing Homes: My journey through research and to medical school</h3><p><br></p><h3>Presentation Description</h3><p>I'll talk about my past research experiences in biology (where I studied toxin-producing cyanobacteria and the viruses that infect them) and nursing (looking at access to a palliative approach to care in long-term care facilities and nursing workload during COVID-19 restrictions), and talk about some upcoming research in public health that I'll be doing this summer. I'll also share a bit about my journey to medical school; a (very very brief) overview of the application process, jobs/extracurriculars, interviews, and what it's like to be a medical student.</p><p><br></p><h3>Speaker Bio</h3><p>Sheridan Hamilton (she/her) is a medical student at Dalhousie University in Saint John, NB. Her research experiences span molecular ecology, healthcare access and supports, and public health. She's passionate about palliative care, healthcare for older adults, disability advocacy, and equity and justice in healthcare. Outside of school, she enjoys volunteering at a nursing home, reading, dancing badly, sharing "fun" science facts, and trying new crafts.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong><strong>Contact</strong></strong></h3><p>If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Applied Sciences Youth Committee at saadmin6@sfu.ca.</p>

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