2022 Vancouver Gairdner National Symposium

The Vancouver Gairdner High School & National Symposium is held each fall to give students, teachers, and the academic community the opportunity to hear from two Gairdner award-winning scientists and learn about the BC Children’s Hospital’s research facilities. 

Hosted by Drs. Michael Hayden & Bruce Verchere, Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, University of British Columbia.

2022 Vancouver Gairdner Presenters:

Dr. Katalin Karikó, PhD

Dr. Stuart H. Orkin, MD

In-Person (Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health on UBC Campus) and virtual (Zoom) options.

General admission is free.

All Grade 10-12 students are eligible to participate in the Gairdner High School event. Registration is required: https://bcchr.ca/gairdner

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