Jessica Nathan (nee Simpson) has always been fascinated by how the human body works. “When you think about it, it’s just amazing,” she says, enthusiasm ringing in her voice. She received her MSc in Biology from UVic in 2011, was awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal at the Spring 2012 convocation ceremony on the basis of her overall academic excellence (she maintained a 9.0 grade point average in her graduate studies) and an outstanding thesis.  Her passion for learning about the human body will continue when she starts medical school in UBC’s Island Medical Program, based at UVic. Her experience as a volunteer at the Camp Goodtimes summer camp for children with cancer solidified Nathan’s decision to go to medical school so she can continue working with people, especially children. Ultimately, she would like to combine clinical trials with a medical practice.

Read more about her story in The Ring:  Award winner “fascinated” by how the body works, but prefers people.