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Brandon Yu

Medicine & Health Subject Lead, University of Toronto

About Brandon Yu

I'm a student at the University of Toronto interested in neurological and ocular health, immunological mechanisms and self-immunity, as well as innovations and leadership within health care. I look to empower the aspiring youth through limitless, accessible education, and foster positive change in our dynamic reality!

I am a/an:

Undergraduate Leadership & Research Scholar

University

University of Toronto

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2020

Research Topic

Biological Sciences Health Infection & Immunity Medicine Oncology

Area of Expertise

Coaching and Mentoring Entrepreneurship Health Leadership Medicine Science Technology

I am from:

Canada

I speak:

English

My hobbies/interests are:

Basketball Gym Music Video/filmmaking Writing/blogging

I am open to participating in mentoring/buddy programmes

Yes

Intro Content

Opinion: Student Led Change Is the Best Thing Ever
Blog Report COVID-19 Business & Management
News & Events, Leadership, Scholars' Stories

Opinion: Student Led Change Is the Best Thing Ever

6 weeks surrounded by 30+ Laidlaw Scholars from 7+ countries – all in for 1 common goal. This is my takeaway from my time at Reaction for Education, rejuvenating my excitement for our future led by the next generation of student leaders.

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Topics

Channels contributed to:

News & Events Leadership Medicine & Health STEM

Rooms participated in:

Leadership & Research Laidlaw Scholars

Recent Discussions

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Brandon Yu
Mar 31, 2021
University of Toronto

Welcome 2021 UofT Scholars :D

Hey everyone! First and foremost, I hope everyone is doing really well and finishing off your semester strong. On behalf of the 2020 Laidlaw Scholars at UofT, welcome to the program! We're really looking forward to meeting you and hearing about the various projects and ideas that everyone is passionate about. I've had the privilege to get to know some of you already, and I can honestly say that you are all in the midst of really amazing people, even outside of the work y'all do. Two things:1) Join our community call, happening this Saturday (Apr 3) at 4pm EST. Add this to your calendar here. Otherwise, the Zoom link can be found here.2) Introduce yourself in the comments below! I'll start mine below. Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday,Brandon
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Recent Comments

Comment on Join Our Next Community Conversation on March 18th!
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Brandon Yu
Mar 16, 2021

I've changed it! Haha Nikol, you know my country better than I do – I forgot to consider the fact that we were going to EDT! Thanks a lot for the heads up :)

Comment on Scholar Spotlight - Jieran Sun
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Brandon Yu
Mar 04, 2021

Awesome story Jieran! Truly a privilege to be able to get to know you and work with you :)

Comment on Always Remember the Bigger Goal of Making a Difference
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Brandon Yu
Dec 09, 2020

This is incredible! It is really inspiring to see how more and more youth are getting involved in high-impact projects – and that professionals are becoming more receptive to them.

Comment on My Experience in the Reaction for Education Program
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Brandon Yu
Aug 06, 2020

Great work Chloe! It was great working with you and the rest of the makesense team!

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