PhD Candidate
Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto
Advisor: Dr. Tom Chau
Education & Training
Stefanie received her Bachelor of Science in biology and medical science from Western University in 2016. During her undergraduate studies, she worked in molecular biology and avian physiology labs, discovering that galectins (a family of glycan-binding proteins) could be used as biomarkers for migration in songbirds.
Mr. Spafford joined Wood Gundy as an investment banker in 1976, became a Vice President and Director of the firm in 1982 and Head of Mergers and Acquisitions in 1984. In 1988 WoodGundy was acquired by CIBC and Mr. Spafford continued as Head of M&A and was appointed Vice Chairman of Investment Banking in 1994.
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