Tabitha Wood
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Tabitha Wood
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Consumer Chemistry
- English
- Appear on radio or TV
- Appear as a public speaker
- Provide comment to media
- Write articles
- Discuss research with industry, government, and others
Dr. Tabitha Wood is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at The University of Winnipeg. She is an active promoter of public scientific literacy with a special interest in enhancing understanding of the role that chemistry plays in Canadian society and the world. Originally from Winnipeg, she completed her PhD in organic chemistry at Dalhousie University and worked as a post-doctoral fellow in medicinal chemistry at the Ontario Cancer Institute in Toronto.
She lectures in undergraduate organic chemistry, biochemistry, and enzymology at UWinnipeg. She and her team of research assistants conduct research into organic synthetic methodology, the design and synthesis of small molecule enzyme inhibitors, and the search for molecules with therapeutic biological properties.
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UWinnipeg recognizes International Day of Women and Girls in Science
In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, The University of Winnipeg is proud of the work being done...
P2GS program promotes STEM research
The Pathways to Graduate Studies program gives undergraduate Indigenous students a chance to explore research opportunities in science, technology,...
Pathways to Graduate Studies inspires Indigenous student research
For the second summer in a row, Indigenous students studying science at The University of Winnipeg are able to gain research experience and build a...
Thousands “STEAM Big” at Science Rendezvous Winnipeg
The numbers are in and Science Rendezvous Winnipeg keeps getting bigger. Approximately 5,000 attendees, and over 700 volunteers, attended the May...