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B.C. HIV/AIDS researcher among winners of $100,000 Killam Prize
Julio Montaner is among scientists, writers, doctors and researchers receiving a prestigious prize for brilliant work in fields including health sciences, engineering and humanities.
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Opinion: What an all-white roster of astronaut hopefuls says about our schools
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Prestigious Killam Prize for engineering awarded to female scientist second year in a row
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CBC
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