9th Annual Sun Life Gene Medical Science Research Day
The "Sun Life Gene 2026 9th Annual Medical Science Students Research Day" provides an opportunity for young scholars to present their findings, engage with peers, and participate in academia's vibrant community. 9th Annual SLAP Medical Science Research Day Time:January 17,2025 11:30am to 9:00pm ZOOM ID 841 5564 8995 Password: 833308 Location: 661 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1M1 The conference will be held in-person, but you will also be able to join virtually. Join virtually by zoom meeting Would you please bring your computer when attending for oral presentation. To all Students and Visiting Study Researcher, Families Members and Friends: We are thrilled to host the 6th Sun Life Academic Program in Medical Science Annual Research Day with students, families and Popular Science Lectures in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Sun Life Gene Academic Summer Program (SLAP) mission is to inspire youth through participating in hands-on activities in the areas of Medical Science. We have a chance to bridge the gap between students and the ‘real world’ of Top Medical Science Research through these educational initiatives and prepare them for a world where related career opportunities. We look forward to seeing you in the Research Day on January 17,2026 SLAP TEAM 2026 Co-Chair: Dr. Allina Ding Wang& Dr.Hansen He Academic committee: Dr. Andras Nagy , Professor in Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto; Dr. Hansen He,Professor in Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto,Dr. Vinay Aggarwal Professor,NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Chief of the Adult Reconstructive Surgery Service, Bellevue Hospital.
- Date:01/17/2026 11:30 AM - 01/17/2026 09:30 PM
- Location 661 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada (Map)
Description
Itinerary:
11:30-1:00pm, Welcome, Light Lunch and Registration
12:30-1:00pm Welcome speech Annual Report &
Keva Garg Young Investigator Award Ceremony
1:00pm-3:00pm Keynote speaking:
Dr.Andras Nagy Professor, University of Toronto/LTRI
Topic: Stem Cell Biology
Dr. Hansen He Professor, University of Toronto/UHN
Topic: RNA and Cancer
Dr. Vinay Aggarwal Professor,NYU Grossman School
of Medicine and Chief of the Adult Reconstructive
Surgery Service, Bellevue Hospital.
Topic:Total hip and knee surgery.
3:00-6:30pm Student Oral presentation competition
Bernie Jin 1st Medical School Student in Western University,
Kareem Sadek 2nd Medical School student in Calgary Univeristy
Victoria Liu Grade 10 Branksome Hall, Toronto, ON, Canada
Topic: SOX2 and Multiple myeloma Stem Cell
Bruce Zhou Grade 10 UCC, Toronto , ON, Canada
Topic: MAP3K8 and Tumor environment
Philip Wang Grade 10,YorkCatholic District School, Toronto,ON,Canada
BMP6 and Cancer
Isa Farooq Rampersaud Grade 10, Humberside Collegiate Institute,Toronto
Topic: MNDA and human diseases
Athena Cai Grade 10, Appleby College,Oakville, ON,Canada
CD300E and Cancer
Maisey Zhao Grade 11 UTS,Toronto,ON
Topic: CD84 and Multiple Myeloma
Eliana He Grade 12 Havergal College, Toronto, ON
Topic: ALOX5AP and Cancer development
Jerry Huang Grade 12 UCC Toronto, ON
Topic: MARCO and Multiple myeloma bone marrow micro environment
Annika Hou Grade 12 White Oaks Secondary School
Topic: CD206 and Tumor microenvironment
Ethan Li Grade 12 Markville Secondary School
Topic: GAS6 and Tumorigenesis signaling
Jason Zhang Grade 12 Bayview Secondary School
Topic: SH3KBP1 and Tumorigenesis signaling
Raymond Qu 3rd Undergraduate student Health Science, McMaster University
Topic: Cancer genomic
Raymond Liu 2nd Undergraduate student, Johns Hopkins University USA
Topic: Single Cell RNA sequencing and Stem cell
7:00pm- 9:00pm Dinner Party
Address: Dim Sum King 421 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON Canada M5T 2W4Tel: 416-551-3366
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 Medical Science Research. High school/ Undergraduate students/Medical School students completing their research project in the SLAP program or Faculty of Medicine in Universities are invited to submit a review paper/primary research abstract. Oral presentation or movies videos for the Medical Science knowledge competition in 2025. Deadline for submitting: August 30, 2026.
Why you should get involved?
- To learn about and engage in independent research early on
- To present orally in a student research competition and win prizes
- To connect with researchers and trainees from diverse fields