Careers in science and lab medicine for high school students: REACH open day at LMP 2026
From the LMP graduate student union, CLAMPS, in partnership with residents in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology.
For: high school students interested in a career in science or laboratory medicine
Format: free and in person at the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology
University of Toronto, Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Medical Sciences Building
1 King’s College Circle
Toronto, ON M5S 1A8
The department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (LMP) at the University of Toronto is involved in a broad spectrum of biomedical research in both basic and clinical science, and clinical services and training in laboratory medicine.
We are actively shaping the future of science and medicine. The graduate students and residents of LMP invite you to spend a day with us and see if a career in science or healthcare is something for you!
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from scientists within the LMP graduate program about some of the most up-to-date, innovative, field changing research and techniques currently being conducted at U of T. They will also hear from residents and other specialists in the varied field of laboratory medicine.
There will be talks, demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Agenda
09:30 - 09:50 - registration
10:00 - 10:10 - Welcome and opening remarks by CLAMPS
10:10 - 10:40 - Keynote by Dr. Mario Capitano, Pathologist and Lead for Undergraduate Medical Education in LMP
10:40 - 11:40 - Ask our panelists your questions!
11:40 - 12:20 - Lunch (provided)
12:20 - 14:40 - Rotations through workshops:
- Pathology workshop
- Microbiology workshop
- Blood typing workshop
- DNA workshop
14:40 - 14:50 - Closing remarks and finish
How to register
Registration is free!
This event registration is now at capacity. Please register to be added to the waitlist. We will confirm attendance in late April.
Contact us at lmp.communications@utoronto.ca if you have any questions.
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