Reach Magazine Winter 2022
Reach Magazine Winter 2022
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Does Not Come at the Expense of Research Excellence
An essay on the need to amplify and better support underrepresented researchers — and how CIFAR is recommitting itself
A gift for the future
Jacqueline Koerner speaks with Leslie McCarley, CIFAR’s Vice-President, Advancement.
5 Rising Stars: The Children’s Health Leader
How does breast milk affect a baby’s microbiome?
5 Rising Stars: The Quantum Chemist
Kwabena Bediako works with extremely thin materials, exploiting their unique properties to address fundamental problems
5 Rising Stars: The AI Pathfinder
Canada CIFAR AI Chair Courtney Paquette’s research lies at the heart of fundamental AI
The power of mentorship
Dr. Alan Bernstein’s leadership has transformed science policy, CIFAR’s advancements over the last decade, and the n
5 Rising Stars: The Ancient Earth Explorer
How did life originate on Earth? It’s a complex question that Jihua Hao is unravelling by modelling the surface enviro
Exploring the Great Unknown
CIFAR researchers are using knowledge of astronomy to map the path of neurodegeneration in the human brain.
5 Rising Stars: The “Self” Inquirer
Sahba Besharati doesn’t just want to know how humans become aware of themselves and of others in the world; her resear