The pursuit of knowledge for the sake of the pursuit has been a focal point of my life since high school. By the time I arrived at the University of Guelph in 1970, I realized that I was also fascinated by the world of science and healthcare - from highly specialized laboratory work to the minutiae of patient care.
In 1974 I graduated with distinction from a four-year BSc honours program, with a major in genetics. This rigorous program included courses in chemistry (organic, inorganic, and biochemistry), biology, physics, mathematics, statistics, experimental design, embryology, taxonomy, immunology, virology and the whole range of genetics courses on the syllabus, including population, evolution and biochemical genetics.
In 1975, I had the opportunity to work for the University of Western Ontario in a cross appointment with the Department of Plant Sciences as a cytogeneticist and in Biological Sciences as the laboratory course leader for the first year genetics programme. In the former position, I learned to use the electron microscope and became proficient in microphotography. In the latter, I learned adult education skills which would have direct application in my future career.
In 1976, I moved to Montreal and took an appointment as a cytotaxonomist with the Lyman Entomological Museum.
Research methodology captivated me during my years in Guelph, so when the chance to join Professional Studies Canada Ltd as a pharmaceutical market research analyst presented itself, in 1977, I grabbed it. Professional Studies Canada (now P/S/L) was the first Canadian primary market research firm devoted exclusively to the pharmaceutical industry. By 1980, I had been promoted to General Manager of the company; and became its President, and a major shareholder, in 1981.
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