Dr. Francis Amara, BSc (Hons), Ph.D., M.Ed., PDipl
Associate Professor
Director, Biomedical Youth Program & Inner-City Science Centre

Dr. Amara is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Medical
Genetics, with cross appointments in the Departments of Community Health
Sciences and Medical Education. He is actively involved in teaching and medical
education research, faculty development, and curriculum design in the Faculty of
Medicine. Dr. Amara has administrative experience in coordinating and providing
leadership in curriculum development, evaluation and remediation in medical
education.

Dr. Amara is very passionate about bringing the joy of learning science to youth in
underserved communities, and from diverse cultural backgrounds. He also enjoys
playing tennis and badminton; listening to jazz; practicing trumpeting; physical
fitness; and reading modern home design and interior decorating magazines

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2013 BYP Volunteer Coordinating Team:

Top row left to right: Jacques Toupin-Mcgillis; Anthony Duncan - Lab Manager & Lead for PRIMER; Ramon Sales; and Ryan Houston - Lead for PRIMER

Middle row left to right: Laryssa Sawchuk - Lead for WSD Science Fair; Everett Vun - Lead for Summer Camp; and Julie Daet - Acting Director

Front row: Sam Unrau

Missing from photo: Sam Victor

Email to contact all BYP Volunteer Coordinators:  byp.coordinator@gmail.com