Bringing Health Sciences to the Silver Screen
As he describes his work with blood samples, John Babu (Medical Laboratory Science, Class of ’24) relates it back to the film Jurassic Park, and the scene where scientists explore…
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A Lifelong Journey Into Healthcare
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, as we recognize our current and future healthcare leaders for their accomplishments, we profile Michener’s very own Hasina Jaffer. Hasina…
From the Bench to the Commercial Side of Healthcare Delivery
For Alvin Leung (Medical Laboratory Science ’11), the questions he asks outside of the lab are just as important as the ones he asks inside of it. Since transitioning from…
Upgrading Canada’s Nursing Workforce Through New Michener Centre
The retirement of tenured nurses throughout and following the pandemic has created a knowledge gap across the healthcare system, says Pam Hubley, Vice-President of Health Disciplines and Chief Nursing Executive…
From Dietitian to Diabetes Educator: Shauna Prouten’s Michener Experience
Shauna Prouten is a Registered Dietitian who has been working in her field for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Human Ecology,…
A Newcomer’s Journey in Continuing Education
Ornella Akeza’s path to becoming a registered Medical Radiation Technologist is marked by her determination and dedication. Originally from Burundi, Ornella spent 17 years in South Africa before graduating from…
Spotlight on Karen Blekaitis – Facilitator in Michener’s Intensive Insulin Management course
Karen Blekaitis is a registered dietitian and a facilitator in the Intensive Insulin Management course at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN (Michener). A graduate of the University of…
Dr. Michael Beecher: Transforming Gynecology with Advanced Ultrasound Expertise
Dr. Michael Beecher, a respected Gynecologist in St. Catherine parish, Jamaica, has dedicated nearly four decades of his career to women’s health. Initially contemplating a career in engineering, he soon…
Alumni Board Update – August 2023
Welcome to the August issue of Alumni News. I hope you are all having a wonderful summer. In June, we celebrated the graduating class of 2023 during convocation. While I…
Alumni Board Update – May 2023
Happy Spring! The Alumni Board has been busy continuing our alumni chats with current students. We hope to expand to more disciplines next term. In this issue, you will find…