University Health Network
Meet Scientists and take an INVENTour around the Research Institute!
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If you've ever wondered what the laboratories of world-renowned scientists look like, here is your chance to find out! Take our INVENTours and learn about the groundbreaking work and discoveries of six highly acclaimed researchers.
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| 10:30am | Registration (limited in numbers) |
| 11:00am |
INVENToursIn the morning, learn about the latest ways of seeing new medical compounds in 3-D, explore a novel method of causing immune tolerance without immunosuppressive drugs, and marvel at the wonders of new technologies for lung transplants - all through touring the labs of Drs. Lakshmi Kotra, and Li Zhang. |
| 1:30pm | Registration (limited in numbers) |
| 2:00pm |
INVENToursIn the afternoon, be amazed at how cells receive messages that cause them to change, and learn about stem cells and how they can help treat people with different diseases, including diabetes, spinal cord injuries, heart disease, and blood disorders. Visit the laboratories of Drs. Mitsuhiko Ikura, Nadeem Moghal and Gordon Keller to experience all this and more. |
Location:
MaRS Centre
Toronto Medical Discovery Tower
The MaRS Centre is located at 101 College Street
By TTC - Subway:
MaRS is located just steps east of the Queen's Park subway station at the corner of College and University Avenue with connecting service to GO Trains at Union Station.
By TTC - Street Car:
The College Street streetcar stops at the corner of Elizabeth St. & College St. at the north-east corner of the MaRS Centre.