Delighted to co-write this article for online magazine Lady Science, discussing the life, work and legacy of the formidable Dr Jane C. Wright, a black woman physician scientist who was one of the early pioneers of chemotherapy. A different writing style to that which I’m used to and certainly a challenge, but a very enjoyable and educational process! I hope you enjoy it.
World Society of Pediatric Oncology Annual Conference, Kyoto, Japan.
I chaired a meeting of the international Replication Repair Deficiency workshop as well as presenting my research at the meeting from her work in Professor Uri Tabori’s lab at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).
In addition, I presented a poster of my research into the neurotoxic side effects of childhood leukemia chemotherapy agent, methotrexate.
New article for Forbes. Innovative cell-based delivery methods for immunotherapy.
One of my favourite articles that I’ve written for Forbes. Very innovative, new science and a pleasure to write about.
Platelet Immunotherapy Grenades Home In On Leukemia By Riding On Blood Stem Cell Delivery Trucks
Storycollider Toronto - 23rd October 2018
It was wonderful to be able to share my story at Burdock Brewery in Toronto for Storycollider! Thanks to everyone who came along.
Photo credit: Misha Gajewski
New Articles for Forbes.com. August Highlights
New articles for Forbes.com - July Highlights
Spotlight on Women in Science Event - Ontario Science Centre Sunday 8th July
Vicky was one of several featured speakers highlighting the work of women scientists in Ontario at the Ontario Science Centre.
Picture credits: Ontario Science Centre
New articles for Forbes.com
Great to cover some exciting new research in the area of immunotherapy this month and cover some breaking news from the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting held in Chicago.
New Immunotherapy Treatment Removes All Tumors In Woman With Advanced Metastatic Breast Cancer
First Major Trial Of Keytruda For Prostate Cancer Shows It Works, But Only For A Minority Of Men
RawTalk Podcast Live - It's not you, it's the Scituation. Toronto, May 30th
Wonderful to be a panelist for RawTalk Live at JLabs, Toronto last week discussing the current state and future of science communication and public engagement in Canada.
Check out their podcasts here: http://www.rawtalkpodcast.com/
Photos by Louise Pei. Instagram: @_louloulemon
Royal Canadian Institute for Science - Annual Round Table event, Steamwhistle Brewery
Honored to be invited to the Royal Canadian Institute for Science 'Science Roundhouse' event as a table host. I discussed cancer survivorship and how global healthcare systems have to change in order to better care for growing numbers of survivors.
New articles for Forbes.com
I'm pleased to say that I'm now writing more articles per month for Forbes, so I won't be posting every single one here. However, I'd like to highlight a few that I particularly enjoyed writing recently:
The Deadly Viruses Being Used To Combat Incurable Cancers
Researchers Uncover Gut Bacteria's Potential Role In Multiple Sclerosis
Preventing Childhood Leukemia May Eventually Be Possible. As A Survivor Myself, I'm Hopeful
New articles for Forbes.com
Article for Cancer Knowledge Network
I wrote an article for Cancer Knowledge Network, featuring an interview with Dr Ellen van der Plas on the neurocognitive impact of childhood leukemia treatment.
Article for Contact Magazine
I wrote an article for the wonderful Contact Magazine (Produced by Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group) - for the parents of children with cancer in the UK.
Download the magazine for free here.
New Article for Forbes
TED talk live on the TED Archive
I'm pleased to announce that you can now see my TED talk from TED Global in Tanzania in August 2017 on the TED Archive!
ScienceSlam at Glad Day Bookshop, Toronto. Organised by ScicommTO and IdeaMosaic
Vicky was one of the speakers at ScienceSlam Toronto on Tuesday 20th February. Her talk was about stem cells, organoids and science journalism.
