LETTER FROM THE EDITORS
Letter
FROM THE
Editors
KASEY HEMINGTON (left) REBECCA RUDDY (right) Editors-in-Chief, IMS Magazine
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echnology has become so ubiquitous in our everyday lives that sometimes, we take it for granted. It is important to take a step back and consider all of the ways in which technology continues to improve our daily lives. In medical research, technology and engineering are being leveraged in innovative and life-changing ways that have revolutionized the field.
In this Fall 2016 issue of the IMS Magazine, we explore the topic of engineering and technology in the medical research field. Many incredible researchers in IMS are incorporating cutting edge technologies in order to propel their research even further. We have featured Dr. Molly Shoichet and her exceptional work using hydrogels for drug delivery, as well as Dr. Ren-Ke Li, highlighted for his work using stem cells to combat age-related illness. Our team also spoke to Dr. William Song about using technology to improve radiotherapy for cervical cancer and Dr. Victor Yang to hear insights on improved 3D surgical navigation tools. This issue also features the work of talented IMS undergraduate students, following our annual Summer Undergraduate Research Program writing contest. Congratulations to Thenuka Thanabalasingam and Ellen Wu on your winning articles and on your fascinating summer research projects. In addition to highlighting IMS research, in this issue we explore life after IMS by catching up with recent alumni and revealing their post-graduate pursuits. Finally, our book reviews feature exciting reads that might interest you for some much needed down time. We would like to take this opportunity to express how honoured we feel to be selected as the new Editors-in-Chief of the IMS Magazine. Since starting with the magazine as journalists in 2013, we have greatly appreciated the opportunity to meet incredible scientists and delve into the ground-breaking research that occurs in IMS. As Editors-in-Chief, it has been a truly wonderful experience thus far working with such enthusiastic and passionate journalists, photographers, and executive members. We are extremely grateful for all of the guidance we’ve received from everyone at IMS and from the outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Annette Ye.
Kasey Hemington & Rebecca Ruddy Editors-in-Chief, IMS Magazine 4 | IMS MAGAZINE FALL 2016 ENGINEERING AND MEDICINE
Photo by Meytal Yerushalmi
We are excited to share our newest issue with you. Happy reading!