The objective of Diego’s research is to gain insight on abnormal changes of function that can occur in the RyR protein. Then, he will help design medicines to recover the normal function where it could be used to treat different diseases linked to the protein.

In the last decade, there has been a dramatic increase in innovative financing and delivery strategies to improve the state of health for people living in less-developed countries. However, not all of these efforts have been successful.

This experience has provided me with international exposure, as well as prospects to explore new possibilities in electronics and communications.

It’s hard to verbalize the intangibles of what made my experience with Mitacs Globalink so good. The payback has been enormous.

Globalink Students under Dr. Ni’s guidance have the opportunity to work on many industry-focused projects in materials engineering and chemistry.

Having students of various cultures and backgrounds in the laboratory is one of the best parts of hosting Mitacs Globalink students.

The interns, she says, have always come well-prepared, enthusiastic and ready to learn.

I’ve always been impressed by the quality, knowledge and work ethic of the Mitacs Globalink students I’ve hosted, and it’s been very good to have a student come from another country who brings good ideas and a new perspective to the challenges in my lab.

Having the power to choose which direction he will take his project is both fulfilling and motivating, because he feels that he can truly make a difference if he puts his mind to it.

This program is cultivating leaders by giving us a chance to communicate with people from all over Canada and the rest of the world.

Zoey says she will leave Canada as a more mature, independent and confident individual. Her experiences through Globalink have shown her the importance of having a multicultural perspective and the power that comes from connecting with others.