One of the unique aspects of Toronto is its open, collaborative environment. Individual institutes are not fighting each other for funding resources. This collaborative nature is what people comment on when they come here."
A Toronto location provides other advantages too, she says.
"There is a strong university and college environment, which provides a great pool from which to draw talent. There is strong support from all three levels of government. And there is strong philanthropic support, which is important."
Dr. Rossant says working for the Hospital for Sick Children has been very gratifying.
Dr. Janet Rossant, Chief of Research at The Hospital for Sick Children says they key to the future is "collaboration." Rossant is enthusiastic about the work being done at MaRS.
