My research involves exploring the functions
of a human immune system in fighting against cancer and viral infections
with the long term goal of improving cancer therapies.
I don't think I have one single role model.
I actually grew up in Algeria and during all my childhood
I was surrounded by these women,
in particular my own mother, who have
had to face very tough challenges
in pursuit of a better life.
And I am very
I was, still am, very
influenced by that strength and determination.
And I believe I was lucky enough
to understand soon during my life
that both education and science
are very powerful tools
in both personal and societal growth.
My goal or my hopes,
I strive to be a very good model to my students.
This is very important to me.
And I obviously hope
to make very significant contributions
to our to our children's understanding
of the human immune system in order to improve
cancer therapies and treatments for patients
at CHEO and in the world.