Biomedical Sciences

Lisa Porter in laboratoryThe Ontario Medical Association has conferred its Centennial Award on biomedical sciences professor Lisa Porter.

Prof recognized for contributions to health care

The Ontario Medical Association has conferred its Centennial Award on biomedical sciences professor Lisa Porter.

Brian DeVeale with Katelyn Bedard Bone Marrow Association representativesBiomedical sciences professor Brian DeVeale (fourth from left) received support for his research from the Katelyn Bedard Bone Marrow Association and representatives Joanne Bedard, Sonya Cottrell, Nicholle Kuzniak, Bryan Bedard, and Andrew Kidd.

Grant to fund exploration of causes of blood cancers

By developing a technique to measure how long it takes each cell type in the bloodstream to divide, Brian DeVeale hopes to reveal cancer-causing mechanisms.