Hello! I’m Dr. Marissa Lithopoulos, a Postdoctoral Fellow at UBC conducting stem cell research to help us better understand and mitigate the complications of preterm birth. This event is a fundraiser for my science education album! Check out the 3 singles I’ve published from the album here!

Science, Stand-Up, & Song aims to bridge the gap between scientists and the public.

The show will feature:

3 brilliant scientists:

–Dr. Chana Davis is a Medical Scientist at Gilead Sciences where she connects healthcare professionals to the latest updates on cancer research and treatments. Dr. Davis is a passionate science communicator, as the Founder of Fueled by Science and a Contributing Writer with Those Nerdy Girls.

–Dr. David Ng is a geneticist and the Associate Director of the Michael Smith Laboratories, where he supervises the Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory. He is a remarkable leader in science education, with a special talent for combining art with science.

–Dr. Adriana Suarez-Gonzalez is a Senior Science and Technology Advisor at 10X Genomics, a company at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, allowing for the study of large datasets of cells at a single cell resolution. Dr. Suarez-Gonzalez provides essential guidance and support to scientists across many disciplines of biology.

4 hilarious comedians:

–Yumi Nagashima is a charming Tokyo-born, Vancouver-based stand-up comedian, singer, & dancer. Yumi has performed at top comedy venues all over the globe – Montreal’s Just for Laughs Showcase, Jakarta International Comedy Festival, and Comedy Central Asia in Singapore.

–Alannah Brittany is a wonderfully observant Vancouver-based comedian, actor, and producer. Alannah has been featured on the Just for Laughs Originals album, CBC Gem’s New Wave of Stand-Up, and Apple TV.

–Bradley Fung is a witty Vancouver-based stand-up comedian, who hosts Buds and Suds monthly comedy showcase. Bradley has appeared in YVR Funny Season 2 and Just for Laughs Best of the West.

–*Special Guest Appearance*

1 host to perform original science songs along the way!

We greatly appreciate the promotional support from the following wonderful organizations and departments:

• Science in Vancouver
• Science Slam Canada
• The Michael Smith Laboratories
• The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health
• The UBC School of Biomedical Research
• The UBC Life Sciences Institute