Research the North

In this special reboot episode of The North Podcast, we dive into the transformative world of research with three inspiring Research Ambassadors from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). Join us as we explore their unique journeys, groundbreaking projects, and how research has shaped their academic and personal growth. Julian Stokes, a Health Sciences master’s student specializing in near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), shares how his work on meditation, brain activity, and pain perception is opening doors to innovative healthcare solutions. Ahmad Jalil, a passionate advocate for interdisciplinary studies, reveals how he’s bridging health and environmental sciences to tackle air quality issues in northern communities. Annika Easton, a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology undergraduate, discusses her hands-on research in enzyme kinetics and protein chemistry, and the value of mentorship in shaping her future. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or curious about getting started, this episode is packed with practical insights, personal stories, and inspiration to help you make the most of your research journey. Tune in to hear how these ambassadors are making an impact at UNBC and beyond, and learn how you can unlock the transformative power of research in your own education!

Bryan Lim is a UNBC Alumni who graduated in 2019 with a Masters in Biochemistry. Originally from Malaysia, he is now settled in Vancouver, BC working as an R & D Scientist at Canadian PhytoPharmaceuticals Corp. He is intrigued by the potential nutraceuticals and their diverse health-beneficial effects on human health and he is also a self-taught home cook with a loving passion for food in the restaurant and food catering industry. You can check his creations out on Instagram @ Bryan_Experimental Kitchen.

Hey everyone, Research the North is back! And we have some fresh faces on board for the 2020/2021 year. Give a listen and get introduced to our new research ambassadors, learn about the incredible things they do and get some tips on how to get involved in research.

Excited about post-secondary education but worried about how you might pay for it? This podcast is for you! It includes one of our UNBC Research Ambassadors, Patrick Smith, interviewing our knowledgable Graduate Enrolment and Scholarship Advisor’s, Amy Beyer and Bethany Haffner. They traverse scholarships, bursaries, research internship funding opportunities, internships, application.

Listen to our UNBC Research Ambassadors as they share their tips, tricks and failures all of which led to their successful acceptance into graduate studies. Really, these students are brilliant ;), you don’t want to miss this podcast. Any questions post in the comments section below, or e-mail us at [email protected].

In this first podcast we focus on introducing you to us, your 2019-2020 UNBC Research Ambassador Team!  Any further questions and comments? Contact us at [email protected].