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Congratulation all the Winners of Keva Garg Young Investigator Award!
2024 Winners: ( From January to March 23,2024) Medical School Student: Bonnie Jin. 3rd Year Western University School of medicine Graduate students: Edouard AI-Chami MSc in pharmacology and Immunology University of Montreal Eastelle Ding 2nd year Masters student at Columbia University, New York, USA Kareem Sadek BMSc in Western University Undergraduate students: Raymond Qu 2st Year Undergraduate student Mc Master University in Health Science Bernie Jin 4th BMSc Medical Science Western University Sarina Sodha 1ST year student in preMed Boston University Cynthia Duan 1st Undergraduate student McMaster University Health Science, SLAP student from June to September 2023 Grade 12 Felishia Tian University of Toronto Schools, currently SLAP student since July 2023 and she is a student executive committee members in SLAP Medical Science Competition in 2024 Admitted to Boston University and Michigan University Leqi Shen Ashbury College, Ottawa, On, Canada currently SLAP student since 2023 ED Admitted to John Hopkins University Ariana Tang, TOPS Program and SLAP Medical science student since January 2024 on Cancer Research training program Grade 11 Alexander Wong University of Toronto Schools, currently SLAP student since July 2023. Richard Li Upper Canada College, currently SLAP student since March 2024 and he is a student executive committee Lucas Wang St Joseph Catholic Secondary school, currently SLAP student since March 2024 and He is a student executive committee member in SLAP Medical Science Competition in 2024 Ryleigh Mo University of Toronto Schools. currently SLAP student since July 2023 Vivian Mao Grade 11 student at St. Clement’s School Grade 10 Austin Xu University of Toronto Schools, currently SLAP student since July 2023 Ethan Li. Markville Secondary School. currently SLAP student since July 2023 Lucas Zhou, St Augustine Catholic High School
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“Keva Garg Young Investigator Award in Medical Sciences".
The Sun Life Gene Academic Program (SLAP) in Medicine The Sun Life Gene Academic Program (SLAP) in Medicine science is a research education and training center supported by a MD PhD professional team, including medical science researcher, university professors, clinicians, and health educators from Universities, and Research Institutes across North America and China since 2016. The Sun Life Gene Academic Program (SLAP) in Medical Science has a mission to inspire youth through participating in hands-on activities in the areas of Medical Science and Research. We have a chance to bridge the gap between students and the ‘real world’ of Top Medical Science Research through our educational initiatives and prepare them in a world with related career opportunities. The personalized SLAP program is open to all middle school to undergraduate students. SLAP is also committed to publishing student’s scientific articles in medical science research. With the help of Dr. Allina Ding Wang, Co-Chair at the SLAP, Garg family has also established an annual award in the memory of their daughter Keva Garg who is one of the most outstanding student in SLAP program and She is excellent Student at the University of Toronto Schools / HOSA National Officer in Canada since September 2020 to 2022. “Keva Garg Young Investigator Award in Medical Sciences". First award ceremony was held on Sept 17, 2022, at the 6th Annual SLAP Medical Science Research Day SLAP is a registered non-profit organization in Canada in 2022 as SUN LIFE GENE For more information visit the Web Site www.sunlifegene.com Donations bbhttps://www.sunlifegene.com/donate
About Keva Garg
Little miss sunshine lives on Keva Garg, born on March 2, 2006, was the only child of Ajay Garg and Tian Zhou. She was a mature, humble young woman, a collegial peer and mentee, with a contagious enthusiasm and an affable personality and willing to help anyone in need. Keva was born and brought up in Canada but was still deeply proud of her heritage and celebrated both her Indian and Chinese upbringings. In fact, she was a bridge between the two diverse cultures. Her ability to blend with not only Canadian values but with these two different cultures was a testament to her adaptability. Keva was an outstanding senior high school student at the University of Toronto School (UTS). Her perfect GPA and numerous AP courses reflected her academic inclination. Outside her school, she actively participated in research project at the Sun Life Gene Academic Program (SLAP) where under the mentorship of Dr. Ding Yan Wang, a MD&PhD senior research associate scientist in Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. She conducted research with Dr. Wang on the Topic of COVID 19, Sars COV2 virus genomic mutation and Cancer Research on multiple myeloma. She wrote and published two papers as first author in www.sunlifegene.com when she just a grade 10 in 2021, and grade 11 in 2022 as a UTS student. She also served as a national officer at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Canada since 2020. Keva’s entrepreneurship skills were evident from her establishing Street Clear and Vision Care20 during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, her true passion was to become a doctor so that one day she can help people in need and give back to her community. Although we mourn her passing, we take comfort knowing that she lived a life that was truly remarkable, and that her legacy will endure for generations to come. She will always be with us, and we will continue to carry her spirit with us. image Besides being active in musical biz, Keva was also a gifted athlete. She loved to play basketball, badminton and ping-pong, and was part of the UTS basketball team. In her spare time, she would either figure skate or roller blade. Her infectious smile and positive attitude could brighten even the darkest of days. Her boundless energy and enthusiasm inspired everyone around her. The impact she had on everyone in this world will continue to ripple outwards, touching the lives of countless people in ways that we may never fully see or understand. Keva’s love of life was contagious, and her boundless energy and enthusiasm inspired everyone around her. She shared her love of science with younger children by leading the "Let's Talk Science" club and tutoring refugee children. Keva was a remarkable person in every sense of from arts to athletics or academics and community involvement. One of her passion was music and dance. She choreographed Indian dance and led a team of students of UTS at the UTS’s annual program.Her love of singing was equally impressive and her singing, and dance performances were always a highlight of any event. Keva’s life goal was to make laughter out of laughter and make everyone happy around her. One of her most beautiful paintings is entitled, “The Noblest Art is that of making others happy”.
CONGRATULATION TO 2022 Keva Garg Young Investigator Award Winners!!!
CONGRATS to Keva Garg, Young Investigator Award Winner! Undergraduate Students Winners Estelle Ding 4th Undergraduate students, Western University Kareem Sade 4th Undergraduate students: Western University Billy Ta 4th Undergraduate students, York University Jeffrey Xu 4th Undergraduate student, McMaster University Justin Eisen 2nd Undergraduate student, Western University Lucy Zhou 1st Undergraduate student: University of Toronto High School Students Winners: William Hu Grade 12, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto, ON Canada Currently,Washington University St Louis Erin Zhang Grade 12, Bayview secondary school, Toronto, ON, Canada Currently in New York University Jerry Wu Grade 11, IB program IB program Upper Canada College (UCC), ON, Canada Raymond Liu Grade 11, IB program Upper Canada College (UCC), ON, Canada Tony Qu Grade 11, AP program, Crescent School, Toronto, ON Canada sabella Szeto Grade 11, University of Toronto Schools (UTS), Toronto, ON Canada Sarina Sodha Grade 11, University of Toronto Schools (UTS), Toronto, ON Canada Cullen Ye Grade 11, Tops Program, Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute, ON Canada Michelle Xu Grade 11,AP program, Marksville Secondary school, Toronto, ON Canada Andrew Yang Grade 11, IB program, Richmond High school, Toronto, ON Canada Amy Tang Grade 11, IB program student , Glenforest secondary school,ON, Canada Michael Wei Grade 10, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto, ON Canada Kevin Guo Grade 10, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto, ON Canada Serena An Grade 10, IB program student .Glenforest secondary school, ON Canada Ivan Ho Grade 10, IB program Bayview Glen school, Toronto, ON Canada Edward Dong Grade 10, IB program, student Victoria Park CI, Toronto, ON Canada Maruti Singh Grade 10, Tops Program , Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute Alex Zhang Grade 9 IB program student, George Vanier Secondary school Andy Lei, Grade 9 IB Program Appleby College, Oakville, ON, Canada Lucas Zhou Grade 8 Sir Wilfred Lauier PS, Toronto, On, Canada🎉 ------------------------------ The Sun Life Gene Academic Program (SLAP) in Medicine science is a research education and training center supported by a MD PhD professional team, including medical science researcher, university professors, clinicians, and health educators from Universities, and Research Institutes across North America and China since 2016. The Sun Life Gene Academic Program (SLAP) in Medical Science has a mission to inspire youth through participating in hands-on activities in the areas of Medical Science and Reserach. We have a chance to bridge the gap between students and the ‘real world’ of Top Medical Science Research through our educational initiatives and prepare them in a world with related career opportunities. The personalized SLAP program is open to all middle school to undergraduate students. SLAP is also committed to publishing student’s scientific articles in medical science research. With the help of Dr. Allina Ding Wang, Co-Chair at the SLAP, Garg family has also established an annual award in the memory of their daughter Keva Garg. “Keva Garg Young Investigator Award in Medical Sciences". First award ceremony was held on Sept 17, 2022, at the 6th Annual SLAP Medical Science Research Day SLAP is a registered non-profit organization in Canada in 2022 as SUN LIFE GENE For more information visit the Web Site www.sunlifegene.com Donations bbhttps://www.sunlifegene.com/donate
Congratulation to 2022 SSMSRP Oral Presentation Winner!!
Congrats! You are the 2022 SSMSRP Oral Pres. Winner! 2022 Outstanding SLAP Research Award: Keva Garg Grade 11, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto, ON Canada Undergraduate Student First Place Winner: Biochemistry: Billy Ta 4th Undergraduate students, York University Immunology/Cancer Biology: Jeffrey Xu 4th Undergraduate student, McMaster University Neurology: Lucy Zhou 1st Undergraduate student: University of Toronto Kareem Sade 4th Undergraduate students: Western University Health Science: Justin Eisen, 2nd Undergraduate student, Western University Estelle Ding , 4th Undergraduate students: Western University High School Students Winners: Cancer Biology: First place Winner: William Hu Grade 12, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto, ON Canada Currently,Washington University St Louis Molecular Biology: First place Winner: Jerry Wu Grade 11, IB program Upper Canada College (UCC), Toronto, ON Canada Genetic Medicine: First place Winner: Raymond Liu Grade 11, IB program Upper Canada College (UCC) Physiology Division: First place Winner: Cullen Ye Grade 11, Tops Program, Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute, Toronto, ON Canada Neuroscience division: First place Winner: Kevin Guo Grade 10, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto, ON Canada First place Winner: Michelle Xu Grade 11,AP program, Marksville Secondary school, Toronto, ON Canada Hematology Division: First place Winner: Andrew Yang Grade 11, IB program, Richmond High school, Toronto, ON Canada Alex Zhang Grade 9 IB program student, George Vanier Secondary school Microbiology Division: First place Winner: Tony Qu Grade 11, AP program, Crescent School, Toronto, ON Canada CoVID 19 Research: First place winner: Isabella Szeto Grade 11, University of Toronto Schools (UTS), Toronto, ON Canada Sarina Sodha Grade 11, University of Toronto Schools (UTS), Toronto, ON Canada Michael Wei Grade 10, University of Toronto Schools, Toronto, ON Canada Marutin Singh Grade 9.Tops Program, Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute, Toronto, ON Canada Second place winner: Ivan Ho Grade 10, IB program Bayview Glen school, Toronto, ON Canada Serena An Grade 10, IB program student . Glenforest secondary school, Toronto, ON Canada Amy Tang Grade 11, IB program student , Glenforest secondary school,Toronto,ON, Canada Immunology: First Place Winner: Edward Dong Grade 10, IB program, student Victoria Park CI, Toronto, ON Canada Maruti Singh Grade 10, Tops Program , Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute Second place Winner: Andy Lei, Grade 9 IB Program Appleby College, Oakville, ON, Canada Biochemistry: First place winner: Lucas Zhou Grade 8 Sir Wilfred Lauier PS, Toronto, On, Canada
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PRIZES!! CONGRATULATION TO 5th SLAP Research Day Winners!!!
First place Winner: Rachel Chen 1st Undergraduate students: Princeton University Lucy Zhou 1st Undergraduate students: University of Toronto Cathy Huang 4th Undergraduate students: University of Toronto Second place Winner: Kareem Sade 3rd Undergraduate students: Western University Eastelle Ding 4th Undergraduate students: Western University First Place Winner Grade 7 Lucas Zhou Grade 9 Edward Dong First Place Winner: Daniel Dong Grade 12 William Hu Grade 11 Andrew Mao Grade 11 Keva Garg Grade 10 Second place Winner: Tony Qu Grade 10 Yuan Gao Grade 10
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CONGRATULATION TO 6th SLAP Research Day Winners!!!
Congrats! YOU did it! To our 6th SLAP Research Day Winners! 🎉
Happy New Year 2022 and High Light Programs and Events
Dear SLAP students and Family, Thank you very much for the great performance in SLAP program in 2021! Wishing you everyday of the new year to be filled with Success, Happiness and Prosperity for You and Your family! High Light New programs and Events in 2022: (1) SARS-COV2 genomic mutation and COVID 19 Vaccine/drug development (2) Medical Science research 1:1 program (3) Medical Science Research simulation program (4) Medical Science review paper writing competition. The challenge provides students around the world with an opportunity to showcase their scientific writing and obtain valuable feedback on their work. Students are encouraged to submit scholarly papers ranging in format from original research manuscripts to literature reviews. The challenge aims to prepare students interested in Medical science for the world of research and science publishing. (www.sunlifegene.com) (5) SLAP Medical Sciences Summer Research Day with Professor Program (SMSSRP) July 2 to September 17,2022 The SMSSRP will be held virtually on from July to September Please join us in celebrating the exciting research done by SLAP students! Applications to present at Student Research Day are now OPENING! SLAP team wish you overcome every challenge in this year and climb the ladder of success. Have a successful year ahead. All SLAP students are invited to showcase their COVID19 and Medical Sciences research. High school/Undergraduate students completing their research project in the SLAP program or Faculty of Medicine in Universities are invited to submit a review paper abstract. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Research Day will be held virtually! Oral presentation or movies videos for the Medical Science knowledge competition in 2022. Deadline for submitting: July 2,2022.
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