UWinnipeg physics student earns prizes at national conference
Motivated by personal loss, Nicole Valencia’s goal is to improve research in the advancements of radiation therapy and enhancing better patient outcomes that touch the lives of those affected by brain diseases that include cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s.
A few years ago, Valencia’s foster sibling passed away from a brain tumor, which greatly impacted her life. During her sibling’s illness, Valencia was studying radiation therapy, but felt unsatisfied with the program. She wanted to do something that was more impactful.
“Instead of treating them with the technology that we currently have, I would rather be working towards advancements for better patient outcomes,” shared Valencia. “So, people like my sibling, who was only a child, wouldn’t have to deal with that.”
To help Valencia’s goal to improve medical advancements in radiation, Valencia is now working with UWinnipeg physicist in UWinnipeg’s Brain Imaging and Metabolic Research Lab.
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