By: Iba Abbasi | 4 min read
For Mera Yousef, co-op transformed classroom knowledge into meaningful patient care, showing her that communication is just as important as clinical expertise.
By: Iba Abbasi | 5 min read
Across six co-op terms spanning startups, research labs and health-care institutions, Harleen Khangura explored different corners of biomedical engineering while using technology to help solve real-world health-care challenges.
By: Ayesha Amanullah | 4 min read
Through co-op, Ayesha Amanullah discovered the many different sides of pharmacy while exploring where she fits within the profession.
By: Danyka Belanger | 4 min read
Faculty of Engineering Co-op Student of the Year, Aiden Sarrafzadeh, learned that translating innovation into clinical practice is as important as developing new technologies.
By: Megan Dash | 4 min read
How Danial Ghamari is building his career towards becoming a researcher and professor in mathematical physics.
By: Anajanaa Vimalathas | 3.5 min read
From student engagement to health research and quality assurance, Anajanaa shares how her experiences helped to shape her career path and why it’s important not to limit yourself during the job search.
By: Megan Dash | 4 min read
Niky Mathioudakis uncovers the challenges, rewards and complexities that come with working in the public health field.
By: Lauren Ballard | 3.5 min read
Sam Fairburn (they/them) is a fourth-year Honours Biochemistry student in the Faculty of Science. Sam shares their diverse co-op experiences across government, industry and academia fields. They also discuss their most recent work term where they had the opportunity to contribute to the discovery of novel phage defense genes.
By: Alessia Apa | 4 min read
Alessia’s co-op journey dives deep into Alzheimer’s research, making a real impact in neuroscience research.
Rawan Miznazi (she/her) is a fourth-year Health Sciences student in the Faculty of Health. Rawan shares her experiences at BioPed and Trexo Robotics, where she worked hands-on with patients. Her time at Trexo Robotics sparked a passion for research into the social and cognitive impacts of assistive robotic devices on children, leading her to pursue an undergraduate thesis in the field.