Canadian Medical Hall of Frame in partnership with Memorial University of Newfoundland, host an annual Discovery Day in Health Sciences on Wednesday May 21, 2025.

This national program encourages young people to explore exciting career options in the sciences. Each event features a captivating keynote lecture, interactive workshops, and a thought-provoking career panel discussion. Over 240 students from high schools across the region are expected to attend. The objective of the day is to spark their interest in considering a future career in health care.

Dr. Melanie Seal, Discipline Chair, participated in the Career Panel Discussion.

Recognition of Dr. Sevtap Savas from Government of Canada

Dr. Sevtap Savas, Professor, Human Genetics; Cross appointment with Oncology; B. Sc., M.Sc., PhD (Bogazici)
Division of Biomedical Sciences, Human Genetics and Genomics

Dr. Savas’ goal is to improve the conditions and experiences of cancer patients and their families. She is dedicated to research and community engagement.

Please view the video clip by the Government of Canada, IRC services, highlighting Dr. Sevtap Savas’ contributions to Science and the Community.