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Adam Mott
Assistant professor
My background is in immunology, cell and molecular biology, parasitology, and plant biology. My work has always focused on host-pathogen interactions and included translational goals.
BSc – University of British Columbia – 2001 PhD – Harvard University – 2008
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aparna haldar
phd candidate
I am a PhD candidate at University of Toronto Scarborough studying plant biology. I am studying plant immunity and disease resistance in Arabidopsis. My previous research experience involved examining genes responsible for fusarium head blight resistance in wheat.
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Rylan vincent
MSC candidate
I am a Master's student in Cell and Systems Biology here at U of T Scarborough, and I joined the lab in 2023 to further develop my skills in plant research. I did my undergrad at the St. George campus where I majored in Cell and Systems Biology as well as Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. I am passionate about plant biology have a broad interest in biology as a whole. My current research involves increasing our understanding of how small RNAs (siRNAs, miRNAs, phasiRNAs) play a role in the genetic reprogramming of plant cells in response to immune stresses. When I'm not in the lab, you can find me in the valley hunting for fossils or pumping iron at Pan Am.
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pradiksha aravindpathy
MSC candidate
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nicole ioriMSC candidate
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amin hosseini
undergraduate researcher
I am an undergraduate student pursuing a double major in Neuroscience and Computer Science. My primary interests lie in computational biology and the intersection of mathematics, statistics, and biology. I enjoy collecting biological data and engaging in tasks such as preprocessing, sorting, aligning, visualizing, and making predictions based on this data. Running every morning is my way of waking up—it’s my morning coffee. Additionally, I have a keen interest in studying psychology and exploring the effects of various medications on the brain and metabolic pathways.
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Hannah Felixundergraduate researcher
I am an undergraduate student at U of T Scarborough pursuing a specialist in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. While I’m curious about all areas of biology, I have a special interest in genetics and plant biology. I’m motivated by the opportunity to contribute to research that deepens our understanding of the natural world and has potential to address real-world challenges. Outside of my studies, I enjoy reading and spending time in nature.
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Zahra sabrinundergraduate researcher
Hi! I am an undergraduate student pursuing a double major in Molecular Biology, Immunology & Disease and Plant Biology. I'm interested in all avenues of biology, especially genetics and diseases! In my free time, you can find me wandering around the valley or rock climbing at Pan Am.
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yutong xuundergraduate researcher
I am an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto Scarborough pursuing a double major in Statistics and Molecular Biology. I love both fields and enjoy finding connections between data and biology. Outside of school, I enjoy travel and the beauty of nature.
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alumni
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zach kileeg
phd candidate
I am currently interested in plant immunity and its relationship to phytohormone signaling and the cell wall, and the evolution of immune receptors. In my MSc research, I combined chemical inhibitors, protein modeling, and transcriptional analysis to investigate cellulose synthesis.
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Robert yaremko
MSC graduate
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Hemal Bhasin
post-doctoral researcher
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Arooj qamar
technician
Current position: Data Analyst in the insurance industry
Previous: MSc at the Toronto Metropolitan University studying the evolution of the gastrointestinal bacterial pathogen Shigella. |
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stephanie chan
undergraduate researcher
Current position: MSc at Oxford University
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Leah ritchie
undergraduate researcher
I am an undergraduate student currently earning a Specialist in Human Biology. I'm keenly interested in cell biology and genetics, though I have an appreciation for all sub-fields within biology. I am from Vancouver, BC, and therefore thoroughly enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and snowboarding in my free time.
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urooba shaikh
undergraduate researcher
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michelle chin
undergraduate researcher
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jocelin lin
undergraduate researcher |
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Yiqiang Wen
mitacs intern
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alice huang
undergraduate researcher
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ishal dave
undergraduate researcher
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Ameena akram
undergraduate researcher
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Claudia vidales
mitacs intern
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leanna abraham
undergraduate researcherCurrent position: MSc candidate - University of Toronto - St. George
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hira fatima
undergraduate researcher
Current position: MSc candidate - University of Toronto - St. George
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HASNA KHAN
undergraduate researcher
Current position: PhD candidate - University of Toronto - St. George
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afreen janmohammed
undergraduate researcher
Current position: Pursuing BSc in Nursing.
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Swagatam das
mitacs intern
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sonya grozdani
mitacs intern
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amar gopal
undergraduate researcher
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rathin jeyaram
mitacs internCurrent position: PhD candidate - Learning Plant Institute - Paris, France
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