I am a 4th year PhD student in Biology. My research investigates the impact of obesity on the heart using Drosophila melanogaster, or the fruit fly, as a model. It’s a bit whacky but the fruit fly is a great organism for lots of different experiments, including ones looking at the heart! I am particularly interested in the changes to the protein matrix around the heart and how they impair its ability to function appropriately. I use a variety of techniques in my research, including several types of microscopy.

I am a 4th year PhD student in Biology. My research investigates the impact of obesity on the heart using Drosophila melanogaster, or the fruit fly, as a model. It’s a bit whacky but the fruit fly is a great organism for lots of different experiments, including ones looking at the heart! I am particularly interested in the changes to the protein matrix around the heart and how they impair its ability to function appropriately. I use a variety of techniques in my research, including several types of microscopy.

I am a 3rd year PhD candidate working under the supervision of Dr. Iris Balodis in the Integrated Neuroscience of Motivation and Change Laboratory. My research examines stress effects on maladaptive decision-making across disorders of impulse control (namely binge eating disorder, cannabis use disorder and pathological gambling). To answer my research questions, I use multiple units of analysis including self-report data, physiological data as well as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). During my time at McMaster, I have become actively involved with science outreach and engagement activities such as the Neuroscience Graduate Program Colloquium Committee and the McMaster Children and Youth University. Outside of academia, I can be found running, spinning and exploring Hamilton and surrounding neighbourhoods with my dog.

I am a 3rd year PhD candidate working under the supervision of Dr. Iris Balodis in the Integrated Neuroscience of Motivation and Change Laboratory. My research examines stress effects on maladaptive decision-making across disorders of impulse control (namely binge eating disorder, cannabis use disorder and pathological gambling). To answer my research questions, I use multiple units of analysis including self-report data, physiological data as well as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). During my time at McMaster, I have become actively involved with science outreach and engagement activities such as the Neuroscience Graduate Program Colloquium Committee and the McMaster Children and Youth University. Outside of academia, I can be found running, spinning and exploring Hamilton and surrounding neighbourhoods with my dog.

Initially completing my undergrad in physics at the University of Guelph, I came to McMaster in 2019 for my Master’s degree working under the supervision of Dr. Kari Dalnoki-Veress. Enjoying my Master’s research as well as the McMaster campus and community, I decided to continue into a PhD in the same field. My research focuses on the flow of nanoscale systems utilizing polymer thin films. I work on understanding how these nanofilms react when introducing various types of frustrations into multilayered systems.

Initially completing my undergrad in physics at the University of Guelph, I came to McMaster in 2019 for my Master’s degree working under the supervision of Dr. Kari Dalnoki-Veress. Enjoying my Master’s research as well as the McMaster campus and community, I decided to continue into a PhD in the same field. My research focuses on the flow of nanoscale systems utilizing polymer thin films. I work on understanding how these nanofilms react when introducing various types of frustrations into multilayered systems.

Hello! I am a second year Md-PhD student currently studying Chemical Biology in the Rullo Lab. My research focuses on synthesizing new small molecule immunotherapeutics which can recruit and engange the immune system to target disease. I did my undergraduate in chemical biology here at McMaster and greatly enjoyed my time here. Outside of academics I enjoy reading, video games, hiking and classics. Let me know if you have any questions regarding anything. Be Well.

Hello! I am a second year Md-PhD student currently studying Chemical Biology in the Rullo Lab. My research focuses on synthesizing new small molecule immunotherapeutics which can recruit and engange the immune system to target disease. I did my undergraduate in chemical biology here at McMaster and greatly enjoyed my time here. Outside of academics I enjoy reading, video games, hiking and classics. Let me know if you have any questions regarding anything. Be Well.

Originally trained as a biostatistician in my undergrad (B.Sc University of Ottawa, 2018) my background allows me to approach a wide variety of questions from a robust statistical perspective while also understanding the ramifications as a biologist. Previous work involved the detection of key virulence mutations in influenza using machine learning and laying the groundwork to identify protein-protein interactions involved in rare genetic diseases.
Since my undergrad, I’ve developed an interest in both characterizing ancient pathogens and metagenome compositions. Current projects include the characterization of an ancient opportunistic pathogen, the potential analysis of pathogens from samples preserved in formaldehyde and studying the variation of a key metabolic product in the microbiome through time. This work has required the streamlining of current bioinformatic methods into quick and easily chained steps while still maintaining their required flexibility.

Originally trained as a biostatistician in my undergrad (B.Sc University of Ottawa, 2018) my background allows me to approach a wide variety of questions from a robust statistical perspective while also understanding the ramifications as a biologist. Previous work involved the detection of key virulence mutations in influenza using machine learning and laying the groundwork to identify protein-protein interactions involved in rare genetic diseases.
Since my undergrad, I’ve developed an interest in both characterizing ancient pathogens and metagenome compositions. Current projects include the characterization of an ancient opportunistic pathogen, the potential analysis of pathogens from samples preserved in formaldehyde and studying the variation of a key metabolic product in the microbiome through time. This work has required the streamlining of current bioinformatic methods into quick and easily chained steps while still maintaining their required flexibility.

Hello, I’m a 2nd year graduate student in the Adronov group! I’m originally from London, Ontario and I graduated from Western University in Integrated Sciences with Chemistry. After seeing the cool research from Alex Adronov’s lab I decided to migrate over to McMaster’s Chemistry department where I now do research in click chemistry with polymers and their interations with single-walled carbon nanotubes. Using tetrazines and trans-cyclooctenes, I modify polymer backbones and their properties on a minute timescale, making these kinds of transformations amazing for industry and further use into electronics! Outside of the lab, I love watching movies and TV shows, and crocheting (A hobby I picked up in quarantine!). I’m a little talkative so I’m always open to a good conversation over some great food!

Hello, I’m a 2nd year graduate student in the Adronov group! I’m originally from London, Ontario and I graduated from Western University in Integrated Sciences with Chemistry. After seeing the cool research from Alex Adronov’s lab I decided to migrate over to McMaster’s Chemistry department where I now do research in click chemistry with polymers and their interations with single-walled carbon nanotubes. Using tetrazines and trans-cyclooctenes, I modify polymer backbones and their properties on a minute timescale, making these kinds of transformations amazing for industry and further use into electronics! Outside of the lab, I love watching movies and TV shows, and crocheting (A hobby I picked up in quarantine!). I’m a little talkative so I’m always open to a good conversation over some great food!

Hi guys! I am a master’s student in Computational Science & Engineering, under the supervision of Dr. Kai Huang. My research focuses on supply chain & inventory management, specifically optimizing the inventory cost using heuristic machine learning algorithms. In my spare time, I usually watch movies, TV series, and documentaries. In Summer, I enjoy swimming, playing volleyball, football, and hanging out with my friends. I am also a huge fan of F1 Grand Prix races!

Hi guys! I am a master’s student in Computational Science & Engineering, under the supervision of Dr. Kai Huang. My research focuses on supply chain & inventory management, specifically optimizing the inventory cost using heuristic machine learning algorithms. In my spare time, I usually watch movies, TV series, and documentaries. In Summer, I enjoy swimming, playing volleyball, football, and hanging out with my friends. I am also a huge fan of F1 Grand Prix races!

Hey there! I am a MSc student in Statistics working under the supervision of Dr. Paul McNicholas. My research focuses on dimension reduction algorithms for mixture model-based clustering when deviations from normality are observed. In my free time, I enjoy listening to true crime podcasts, playing board games, and exploring the city.

Hey there! I am a MSc student in Statistics working under the supervision of Dr. Paul McNicholas. My research focuses on dimension reduction algorithms for mixture model-based clustering when deviations from normality are observed. In my free time, I enjoy listening to true crime podcasts, playing board games, and exploring the city.

Hello! I am a Master’s student in Astronomy working on galaxy evolution with Dr. Laura Parker. My research focuses on the timescales associated with the changes of various galaxy properties as galaxies fall into galaxy clusters. At McMaster I am involved in science outreach through the W.J. McCallion Planetarium, where we run astronomy related shows for the public. Outside of academia I love pottery, baking, embroidery, gardening, and taking long weekend walks around Hamilton!

Hello! I am a Master’s student in Astronomy working on galaxy evolution with Dr. Laura Parker. My research focuses on the timescales associated with the changes of various galaxy properties as galaxies fall into galaxy clusters. At McMaster I am involved in science outreach through the W.J. McCallion Planetarium, where we run astronomy related shows for the public. Outside of academia I love pottery, baking, embroidery, gardening, and taking long weekend walks around Hamilton!

I’m a Ph.D. student in the CSE program. So far my research has mostly evolved around Machine learning and Computer vision. I have several experiences in medical image understanding with the help of machine learning that can help to accelerate the process of patient scanning. In my spare time, I enjoy biking, playing tennis, and hiking while I listen to birds’ songs. I’m always a big fan of books with great ideas and thinking outside of the box. I also like problem-solving; in my opinion, every problem has a solution and I love talking to friends to get new ideas and do problem-solving together.

I’m a Ph.D. student in the CSE program. So far my research has mostly evolved around Machine learning and Computer vision. I have several experiences in medical image understanding with the help of machine learning that can help to accelerate the process of patient scanning. In my spare time, I enjoy biking, playing tennis, and hiking while I listen to birds’ songs. I’m always a big fan of books with great ideas and thinking outside of the box. I also like problem-solving; in my opinion, every problem has a solution and I love talking to friends to get new ideas and do problem-solving together.

Hey there! Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, I received my Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry here at McMaster University in 2021. During my undergraduate degree, I completed my thesis with the Saravanamuttu group, and decided to stay on as I enjoyed my time here. I am currently a 2nd year master’s student, and my research focuses on generating self-trapped beams of light using a digital projector. Outside the lab, I enjoy playing and watching soccer.

Hey there! Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, I received my Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry here at McMaster University in 2021. During my undergraduate degree, I completed my thesis with the Saravanamuttu group, and decided to stay on as I enjoyed my time here. I am currently a 2nd year master’s student, and my research focuses on generating self-trapped beams of light using a digital projector. Outside the lab, I enjoy playing and watching soccer.