Denise, of Portuguese and Brazilian descent, was born in Newmarket,
Ontario. She is completing her fourth year of her undergraduate degree
in Biomedical Sciences at Laurentian University, where she attains
Dean’s Honours status every year. She then plans on continuing her
current research at the Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Center
(NEORCC) for her master’s degree, focusing on breast cancer research.
Denise is also driven to pursue medical school, specializing in either
Oncology or Orthopaedic Surgery.
Denise is also quite talented within the arts, whether it be through
the musical arts as she has been an avid piano player since age four,
or excelling in the visual and theatrical arts in high school. She
also has an impressive martial arts background where she has earned
her second degree black belt in TaeKwon-Do, a sport she has practiced
and taught to children for many years.
In maintaining a good personal balance, Denise has remained involved
in charitable work throughout her life. The most meaningful to her
has been the Cancer Society, the Terry Fox Run, and fundraisers for
the NEORCC through Laurentian University’s annual “Airbandz for Cancer”
event.
“A diamond is a chunk of coal that made good under pressure.” –Unknown
Five Favourites
Food: Chocolate and ice cream
Book: The Hobbit and The Secret
Music: Classical, Orchestral, Opera, Alternative, Dance, and an appreciation
for all others
Place: I enjoy myself anywhere with my friends and family
Canadian: Terry Fox
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Spa and Salon, Dr. Catherine A. Sims, J.R. Jones Engineering Limited,
Francisco Jose Faria, Nicholas Bicanic, Christine Junkin, Lena’s Beauty
Care, Miriam King, Dr. John Fitzsimons, Delfs'
Martial Arts and Fitness Center, Enterprise Car Rental (Sudbury),
Sportcheck (New Sudbury Centre),
Luis and Julia Garrido
