Grace Teng | Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

Grace Teng

Portrait of graduate student Grace Teng

2020 MSc Molecular & Cellular Biology

Advice for Prospective Grad Students...

Pick an advisor you work well with! Or make sure to meet your advisor before committing to doing grad studies with him/her.

Program

Molecular & Cellular Biology

Why I chose Guelph...

Because of my advisor, I worked with him for my fourth year project course and loved the research that he was doing.​

What is it like to be a grad student at U of G?

A lot of challenges (no surprise), but also a lot of support from my peers.​

About the city of Guelph...

Love the small city and tight knit community.

How will my work Improve Life?

My research is on heart disease not only is heart disease is the number one cause of death world wide but it also cost the government billions of dollars. My research will help the overall health of each individuals but also benefit the government as well.

My future plans...

I plan to enter industry. I have seen previous graduates landing successful jobs in industry and know its because of the great reputation Guelph has.