Community Outreach

Description

The MBP Community Outreach Committee is a student-run initiative promoting scientific engagement in our community. We run virtual and in-person events throughout the school year, designed to foster strong relationships between MBP scientists and the public, particularly high school students interested in learning about STEM education and potential career paths. Our flagship initiatives include day-long research camps for teenagers; the Cancer Patient Seminar Series, which connects MBP students to patients, family members, and cancer advocacy groups; Zoom a Grad Student, a virtual outreach program where MBP students connect with high school classrooms in the GTA to answer questions about life after graduation; and MBP Gives Back, an charity/philanthropic program focused on providing help to those in need within the community through drives (e.g., blood, food, clothing)  and participation in community events to raise funds for various groups (e.g., Terry Fox Run, Ride to Conquer Cancer, Out of the Cold, etc). 

Key Initiatives

• Fall and Spring Research Days

• Cancer Patient Experience Seminar Series

• Zoom with a Grad Student

• Blood Drive

Read more about past events here >>