Science, Stand-Up, and Song Fundraiser in Vancouver
byGet ready for a one-of-a-kind event that blends laughter, science, and creativity all for a great cause. Science, Stand-Up, and Song is a unique showcase, featuring five hilarious comedians and three brilliant scientists, that is sure to leave you laughing while also raising funds to support science education.
Science, Stand-Up, and Song Fundraiser in Vancouver
- Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
- Location: Chill x Studio (2270 Manitoba St, Vancouver)
- Tickets: Available online now
The evening is organized and hosted by Dr. Marissa Lithopoulos, a Postdoctoral Fellow at UBC and a proud recipient of a Canadian Institutes of Health Research Fellowship. She specializes in understanding how brain stem cells build the brain during development. To survive the stress of grad school, Marissa began singing and playing the guitar. She also trained in the art of comedy through The Improv Centre & Blind Tiger Comedy. This event is a fundraiser for her science education album. She has self-funded three songs from the album and is eager to continue to share her scientific knowledge with the world through song.
Science and Comedy Lineup
Comedians on the bill include Akeem Hoyte-Charles, Jacob Samuel, Rachel Schaefer, Matty Vu, and Neil Webb. There will also be a science panel with:
- Dr. Shernaz Bamji is a Professor of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, Co-Director of the Djavad Mowafaghian Center for Brain Health, and a Founding Member of the School of Biomedical Engineering at UBC. Dr. Bamji is focused on better understanding synaptic connections within the brain, how they are impaired during injury, and whether they can be restored to improve cognitive function.
- Carie-Ann Hancock is passionate about geology, landslides, and floods in BC. You can often find her staring at the mountains, wondering how the rocks got to the bottom of the slope, and how they might affect houses, roads, and other things we care about. She’s also zealous about educating her peers on science communication using equitable practices (#stopusingredgreen).
- Dr. Nika Shakiba is an Assistant Professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering at UBC focused on understanding cell competition dynamics in order to reprogram cells for regenerative medicine purposes. Dr. Shakiba is also passionate about mentoring and science outreach. She is the co-founder of the Advice to a Scientist Initiative.
The goal for the evening is for everyone to leave having listened, laughed, and learned, with a greater appreciation for science and a newfound connection to scientists within their community.
