Meet Dr. Alexander Moise: Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies at NOSM University
Dr. Alexander Moise can talk about vitamin A for hours. He has been researching the vitamin and its role in the prevention of diseases since 2002. An important nutrient needed for vision, immunity, reproduction, and cell differentiation. Each year, about half a million children worldwide go blind because of vitamin A deficiency and 200,000 to 300,000 die due to common infections. In all, it is estimated that this deficiency affects more than 200 million children worldwide. Researching the role and regulation of vitamin A signaling allows Dr. Moise to work on a variety of health issues as it affects almost every part of the human bo...
> Read MoreMeet Dr. Sujeenthar Tharmalingam: molecular biology researcher at NOSM University
When Dr. Sujeenthar Tharmalingam is asked about his work, he says he’s been told that perhaps he does a little too much. He runs a molecular biology lab at NOSM University where he supervises about 20 people from graduate students to post-doctoral fellows, and research assistants. His wide range of projects includes research in molecular biology, cancer biology, radiation biology, clinical research and diagnostics, and applied microbiology. “I like to do cutting edge research,” he says. “What drives me really is to be able to do research that can change our human health. That is the priority for me.” Some of this re...
> Read MoreIt’s not the journey, it’s the company.
I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we've shared over the past five years. Here's the thing: being the President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean and CEO of NOSM University has been one of the greatest honours of my career. It is with a mix of pride and sadness that I prepare to embark on a new chapter. When I first joined NOSM, I was immediately struck by the unique spirit of this institution. And did we ever test that spirit as we evolved into NOSM University. NOSM University—it's more than just a medical school. It's a university. Canada’s first and only independent University. With a community committed to excellenc...
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