Lina Kalfayan, who grew up in wartime Lebanon, possesses unparalleled strength. Currently completing a doctorate in immunology and microbiology at McGill University, she is a true ambassador of humanitarian aid. Affectionately nicknamed “Mother Teresa” by her peers, this citizen of the world has seen her excellent university career honoured by numerous scholarships and awards, in particular from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec (FRSQ). Among her numerous social actions, Lina has done volunteer work for the Red Cross and the Maison Marguerite, a shelter for women in distress. In 2005, upon witnessing the ravages caused by the tsunami in India, she actively took part in the country’s reconstruction while conducting a fund-raising campaign in Montréal. During her second visit there, she set up a rural development program. As a lecturer with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), she also heightens awareness of international development among youngsters. Lina has now decided to tackle the diseases that decimate the world population, further proof of her unfailing determination!