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Issues and People
Has NCOHR played a role in helping you
develop your career?
During the first NCOHR workshops held at the
Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry in
2013, I met with Dr. Michael Glogauer from
the University of Toronto, who is a periodontal
specialist. I stayed in touch with him and he
recently offered me a postdoctoral fellowship
position. Through the two NCOHR workshops
I’ve attended, I expanded my network and had
the opportunity to be part of the organizing
committee for the NCOHR workshop that took
place at the University of Alberta this summer.
What’s next for you?
I will be starting my postdoctoral fellowship at
the University of Toronto with Dr. Glogauer. In
the future, I hope to work as a clinician-scientist
and play a role in academia. I also want to stay
affiliated with NCOHR in whatever capacity
possible—it has played an important role in
developing my career—and one day be part of
the steering committee.
Any advice for colleagues considering a
career in research?
Only that a career in academia is extremely
challenging and competitive. Do it with all your
heart and believe in your abilities. There is a need
for young dentists to pursue research in Canada. a
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