Why Trust a Scientist?

Kate MacDonald earned her PhD in medical biophysics from the University of Toronto, where she studied the cell biology of DNA damage. Her research has been published in top scientific journals, including Nature Communications and Molecular Cell. She is the founder of Zoom a Grad Student, an outreach program that connects high school students with scientists-in-training, to learn about STEM careers and navigating new-adult life. She currently works as a postdoctoral research fellow at Stanford University and lives in the Bay Area of California with her husband.
Teddy Kang is an illustrator, natural storyteller and a fantasy creator based in Toronto. With a passion for art and creativity, he has worked with a variety of clients around the globe to create visual solutions. His work has been recognized by prestigious international design and illustration awards, including 3x3, the AOI and American Illustration. His work is always bright and colorful, bringing warmth and charm.