LSD’s Canaria Shaking Up the Stereotypes of Scientists

July 19, 2012

When Christie Canaria was in college, she was, in her own words, “a very awkward and uncoordinated person.” Today she is a neurobiologist in the Life Science Division, with a Ph.D. in chemistry and a few specialties on the side: Away from the lab bench, she is an accomplished Middle Eastern (belly) dancer, an enthusiastic ukulele strummer, and a member of the Bay Area’s “fire community,” local practitioners of a Pacific Islander art form that involves athletic whirling of flaming torches and/or swords. It would not be too out-of-line to ask, “What the heck happened?” More>

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  1. Adel Serafino, ADA Coord. says:
    July 19, 2012 at 8:53 am

    Awesome article on Christie! Great job summarizing her passion for life and work. Love her excitement for science and the performing arts – had no idea you also perform fire dances – way to go Christie. Looking forward to performing with you at our upcoming August 15th Cultural & Diversity Festival! Your Uke Club friend.

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