Dr. Kaylee Byers, Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University and Host of the Nice Genes! Podcast
As usual, the Vancouver life science research community has shone. With numerous accolades, CIHR Grants, New Investigator Awards, and prizes, our March Award Summary is overflowing with achievements.
This month’s spotlight features Dr. Kaylee Byers, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at SFU, a Senior Scientist with the Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics, and Society, and the Deputy Director of the BC node of the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative. This month, Dr. Byers’ extensive work in science communication earned her the 2024 Simon Fraser University Emerging Thought Leader Newsmaker Award. Her compelling articles for The Conversation and her role as host of the Nice Genes! podcast highlights the power of clear, engaging science communication in shaping public understanding and sparking curiosity.
See all award winners for March 2025 below.
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