Heroes in a half-shell–Turtle Power–getting ready for their annual power nap! 

From discovering the CFTR gene and understanding how it affects protein function to developing medicines that can restore that function, Drs. Michael Welsh and Paul Negulescu’s work shows what can happen when basic science, industry and collaboration come together.

This isn’t your academic supervisor’s conference!

Experience. Engage. Empower.

Join us for a low-pressure, high-impact way to stay sharp, connect with peers, and bridge the gap between theory and practice in SciComm.

From uncovering how antibiotic exposure can affect treatment outcomes to investigating fecal microbiota transplantation, Dr. Arielle Elkrief’s work is helping reveal new ways to improve how patients respond to cancer treatment.

Crack the code of bark, leaf, and seed on this urban tree ID walk around Mount Pleasant Cemetery, home to 600+ species of tree!

A guided nature walk reframing green spaces through a Black and Indigenous lens.

A queer RCIScience Field Trip for citizen scientists to learn about diversity in science, queer histories and communications, and adhesion in its many forms. We’ll stick it to the system while sticking to our true selves!

From the model organisms that helped unlock fundamental biological questions to the technologies shaping the future of science, Dr. Artavanis-Tsakonas reflects on what continues to fascinate him about discovery.

Join us for a low-pressure, high-impact way to stay sharp, connect with peers, and bridge the gap between theory and practice in SciComm.

In this episode of The Curious Mindset, we sit down with Dr. Martha Paynter to explore the intersections of reproductive health, policy, and social justice.

In this episode of The Curious Mindset, we sit down with Dr. Daniel De Carvalho to explore how epigenetics is changing the future of cancer care.

In this episode of The Curious Mindset, we sit down with Dr. Nika Shakiba to explore the hidden social dynamics of stem cells, the future of regenerative medicine, and what it might take to create a computer-based simulator of human embryonic development.

Discover urban wildlife after dark on this guided sunset stroll led by an expert ecologist.

Look out for our shelled, scaly, slimy and feathered neighbours! 

Join us for a low-pressure, high-impact way to stay sharp, connect with peers, and bridge the gap between theory and practice in SciComm.

In this episode of The Curious Mindset, we sit down with Drs. Iva Greenwald and Gary Struhl, recipients of the 2025 Canada Gairdner International Award, recognized for their pioneering discoveries in the Notch signalling pathway—a fundamental system that allows cells to communicate with one another during development.

Join us for a low-pressure, high-impact way to stay sharp, connect with peers, and bridge the gap between theory and practice in SciComm.

In this episode of The Curious Mindset , Dr. Joel Finbloom shares how his work in nanotechnology is helping improve treatments for bacterial infections—and why curiosity, collaboration, and persistence matter just as much as results

The first episode of The Curious Mindset features Dr. Jennifer Stinson, a scientist and nurse using modern technology to transform pain management in paediatrics.

Join us for a low-pressure, high-impact way to stay sharp, connect with peers, and bridge the gap between theory and practice in SciComm.

What does the future of artificial intelligence really hold and how should society prepare for it?

A night of comedy, trivia and a playful nod to the UK’s Taskmaster.

A frank look at how medical misinformation spreads and how we can rebuild trust in evidence-based care.

Join us for a low-pressure, high-impact way to stay sharp, connect with peers, and bridge the gap between theory and practice in SciComm.

RCIScience members are invited to attend our Annual Group Meeting featuring reports from the Chair, Treasurer and Executive Director.

Join us for a low-pressure, high-impact way to stay sharp, connect with peers, and bridge the gap between theory and practice in SciComm.

Why do some people thrive under pressure while others feel overwhelmed? Can stress actually be contagious? And most importantly–can we control it? Join neuroscientist Dr. Jaideep Bains for an engaging RCIScience Discovery Talk that unpacks the fascinating science of stress.