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Online/New Media by rochekellySeptember 13, 2007June 2, 2009

Indian feel-good flick set to debut at TIFF

What is more unlikely, a Canadian actor playing the role of a rickshaw driver, or a rickshaw driver as the protagonist in a film? Rupinder Nagra, star of Amal, debuting tonight at the Toronto International Film Festival, says the fact he was cast is more surprising. Amal -the title character- is a working-class man whose […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyApril 24, 2004March 28, 2009

Research tackling infections among critically ill

In 25 years as a nurse, Peggy Oldfield has seen more than her share of infections. Her research as a student pursuing a Masters of Science in nursing is dedicated to preventing their occurrence among the critically ill. Returning to school after 25 years as a nurse, Peggy Oldfield is pursuing her Masters of Science […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyFebruary 19, 2004March 28, 2009

Profiles in Health and the Environment: Fatme Al-Anouti

Few women go from Play-Doh to pathogens in the same day. Fatme Al-Anouti, a mother of two preschoolers who is working toward her PhD in Medical Biochemistry, is one of the few. Al-Anouti left Beirut five years ago with a Master’s degree in microbiology to continue her studies in clinical chemistry at the University of […]