Our people

Caren Helbing in the field
Caren Helbing develops molecular tools to assess how environmental contaminants affect animals such as frogs, fish and seals. Her work is essential for identifying dangerous chemicals in the environment and designing better drugs for treating diseases such as cancer.
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  • Adjunct faculty - external experts with close affiliation with the department
  • Staff - general office, laboratory instructors, co-op, biotechnical support and central services
  • Emeritus faculty - retired faculty members still active with the department