{"id":1410,"date":"2023-01-05T12:00:44","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T12:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"\/?post_type=avada_portfolio&#038;p=1410"},"modified":"2024-03-19T17:06:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T17:06:28","slug":"catherine-lin","status":"publish","type":"avada_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/portfolio-items\/catherine-lin\/","title":{"rendered":"Catherine Lin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:100px;--awb-padding-right:10%;--awb-padding-bottom:175px;--awb-padding-left:10%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-font-size:36px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Lato&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">Catherine Lin<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:200px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color4);border-color:var(--awb-color4);border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">About me<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>I\u2019m Catherine, a PhD student in the Rutka Lab. I did my undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto, double majoring in Neuroscience and Immunology with a minor in Psychology. My project focuses on application of magnetic-resonance guided focused ultrasound in diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">Why Science?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>I think it\u2019s fun to learn more about how humans and different biological systems work, especially since the findings can be used to help better the world. I think I\u2019ve just always been interested in the neuroscience\/psychology\/\u201cbrain\u201d field, but that really developed during undergraduate when I learned more about the topic, along with a new interest in immunology too. I don\u2019t think I have a particular reason for pursuing science other than it\u2019s something I find enjoyable.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">What is your favourite part about working at the BTRC?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>I think it\u2019s fun to learn more about how humans and different biological systems work, especially since the findings can be used to help better the world. I think I\u2019ve just always been interested in the neuroscience\/psychology\/\u201cbrain\u201d field, but that really developed during undergraduate when I learned more about the topic, along with a new interest in immunology too. I don\u2019t think I have a particular reason for pursuing science other than it\u2019s something I find enjoyable.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">What advice do you have for anyone interested in a career in science?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>I think it\u2019s good to explore different lab and research environments before making a decision. If you\u2019re interested in the research aspect of science, it\u2019s good to try that out first, for example during undergraduate or in the summer. Lab dynamics is also something to consider, maybe you\u2019re more comfortable in a smaller lab vs. a bigger lab, or how social the lab is outside of work vs. just having a work relationship. Mainly just know what type of environment you would feel the most comfortable and supported in, and to join a lab (or company if industry) similar to your preference.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">Hobbies and interests?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>I enjoy reading books and cuddling with my cats. I\u2019ve also started crocheting lately and that\u2019s very relaxing. I also love eating desserts and sweets, probably too much to be healthy though. Recently, I\u2019ve been convinced to go snowboarding so that\u2019s a developing hobby right now.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">If a celebrity were to play you in a movie about your life, who would it be and why?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>I\u2019m not too sure but I think Emma Watson is cool and funny.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_margin-top:50px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/rutka\/team\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Back to team page<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:100px;--awb-padding-right:10%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:9 \/ 16;--awb-object-position:33% 56%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" title=\"Catherine Lin Downtown Toronto\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-scaled.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2624 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:100px;--awb-padding-right:10%;--awb-padding-bottom:175px;--awb-padding-left:10%;--awb-padding-top-medium:0px;--awb-padding-right-medium:7%;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:75px;--awb-padding-left-medium:7%;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:75px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-font-size:36px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Lato&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">Catherine Lin<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:200px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color4);border-color:var(--awb-color4);border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-object-position:42% 8%;--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" title=\"Catherine Lin Downtown Toronto\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-scaled.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2624 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">About me<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>I\u2019m Catherine, a PhD student in the Rutka Lab. I did my undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto, double majoring in Neuroscience and Immunology with a minor in Psychology. My project focuses on application of magnetic-resonance guided focused ultrasound in diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">Why Science?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p>I think it\u2019s fun to learn more about how humans and different biological systems work, especially since the findings can be used to help better the world. I think I\u2019ve just always been interested in the neuroscience\/psychology\/\u201cbrain\u201d field, but that really developed during undergraduate when I learned more about the topic, along with a new interest in immunology too. I don\u2019t think I have a particular reason for pursuing science other than it\u2019s something I find enjoyable.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">What is your favourite part about working at the BTRC?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>My favourite part about working at the BTRC is the support and expertise that is available. Everyone here is very knowledgeable and experts in the field. There are many opportunities to learn new things and hear about what others are doing.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">What advice do you have for anyone interested in a career in science?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p>I think it\u2019s good to explore different lab and research environments before making a decision. If you\u2019re interested in the research aspect of science, it\u2019s good to try that out first, for example during undergraduate or in the summer. Lab dynamics is also something to consider, maybe you\u2019re more comfortable in a smaller lab vs. a bigger lab, or how social the lab is outside of work vs. just having a work relationship. Mainly just know what type of environment you would feel the most comfortable and supported in, and to join a lab (or company if industry) similar to your preference.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">Hobbies and interests?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>I enjoy reading books and cuddling with my cats. I\u2019ve also started crocheting lately and that\u2019s very relaxing. I also love eating desserts and sweets, probably too much to be healthy though. Recently, I\u2019ve been convinced to go snowboarding so that\u2019s a developing hobby right now.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">If a celebrity were to play you in a movie about your life, who would it be and why?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p>I\u2019m not too sure but I think Emma Watson is cool and funny.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_margin-top:50px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/rutka\/team\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Back to team page<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:100px;--awb-padding-right:10%;--awb-padding-bottom:175px;--awb-padding-left:10%;--awb-padding-top-medium:0px;--awb-padding-right-medium:7%;--awb-padding-bottom-medium:75px;--awb-padding-left-medium:7%;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:75px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-font-size:36px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Lato&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">Catherine Lin<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:200px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color4);border-color:var(--awb-color4);border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:4 \/ 3;--awb-object-position:27% 85%;--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-max-width:500px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div style=\"display:inline-block;width:500px;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" title=\"Catherine Lin Downtown Toronto\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-scaled.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2624 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/rutka\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/137\/2024\/03\/Catherine-Lin-Downtown-Toronto-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">About me<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p>I\u2019m Catherine, a PhD student in the Rutka Lab. I did my undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto, double majoring in Neuroscience and Immunology with a minor in Psychology. My project focuses on application of magnetic-resonance guided focused ultrasound in diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">Why Science?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p>I think it\u2019s fun to learn more about how humans and different biological systems work, especially since the findings can be used to help better the world. I think I\u2019ve just always been interested in the neuroscience\/psychology\/\u201cbrain\u201d field, but that really developed during undergraduate when I learned more about the topic, along with a new interest in immunology too. I don\u2019t think I have a particular reason for pursuing science other than it\u2019s something I find enjoyable.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-18 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">What is your favourite part about working at the BTRC?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><p>My favourite part about working at the BTRC is the support and expertise that is available. Everyone here is very knowledgeable and experts in the field. There are many opportunities to learn new things and hear about what others are doing.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-19 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">What advice do you have for anyone interested in a career in science?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p>I think it\u2019s good to explore different lab and research environments before making a decision. If you\u2019re interested in the research aspect of science, it\u2019s good to try that out first, for example during undergraduate or in the summer. Lab dynamics is also something to consider, maybe you\u2019re more comfortable in a smaller lab vs. a bigger lab, or how social the lab is outside of work vs. just having a work relationship. Mainly just know what type of environment you would feel the most comfortable and supported in, and to join a lab (or company if industry) similar to your preference.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-20 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">Hobbies and interests?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><p>I enjoy reading books and cuddling with my cats. I\u2019ve also started crocheting lately and that\u2019s very relaxing. I also love eating desserts and sweets, probably too much to be healthy though. Recently, I\u2019ve been convinced to go snowboarding so that\u2019s a developing hobby right now.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-21 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;font-size:1em;\">If a celebrity were to play you in a movie about your life, who would it be and why?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><p>I\u2019m not too sure but I think Emma Watson is cool and funny.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_margin-top:50px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/rutka\/team\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Back to team page<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":411,"featured_media":1411,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"portfolio_category":[],"portfolio_skills":[],"portfolio_tags":[],"class_list":["post-1410","avada_portfolio","type-avada_portfolio","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.0 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - 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