Meet the Researcher: Noor Rizvi

Noor Rizvi is an MSc student in the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology at Western University. She is conducting BCC-funded breast cancer research under the mentorship of Dr. Vanessa Dumeaux at Western University. What specific areas of breast cancer research are you currently focusing on, and why are they important? My research focuses on […]

Meet the Researcher: Matthew Huang

Matthew Huang is an MSc student in the Department of Biochemistry at Western University. He is conducting BCC-funded breast cancer research under the mentorship of Dr. Pingzhao Hu at Western University. What specific areas of breast cancer research are you currently focusing on, and why are they important? I am currently focusing on developing new […]

Meet the Researcher: Alyssa Wu

Alyssa Wu is a PhD student in the Department of Biochemistry at Western University. She is conducting BCC-funded breast cancer research under the mentorship of Dr. Shawn Li. Could you share your motivation/personal connection to breast cancer research? My motivation for breast cancer research stems from a deeply personal connection. Several years ago, a close […]

Meet the Researcher: Zachary Freeman

Zachary Freeman is a 1st year MSc student in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at Western University. He is conducting BCC-funded breast cancer research under the mentorship of Dr. Ana Lohmann at the London Health Sciences Centre/Western University. Could you share your motivation/personal connection to breast cancer research? I have a personal connection to […]

Meet the Researcher: Natalie Grindrod

Natalie Grindrod is an MSc student in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Western University. She is conducting BCC-funded breast cancer research under the mentorship of Dr. Muriel Brackstone and Dr. Matthew Cecchini at the London Health Sciences Centre/Western University. Could you share your motivation/personal connection to breast cancer research? When I was […]

Meet the Researcher: Jared Wootten

Jared Wootten is a PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at Western University. He is conducting BCC-funded breast cancer research under the mentorship of Dr. Kelly Anderson and Dr. Phil Blanchette at Western University and the London Health Sciences Centre. What specific areas of breast cancer research are you currently focusing on, […]

Meet the Researcher: Urvi Patel

Please tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Urvi Patel and I am a second-year Masters student in the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology at Western University. I am currently working under the supervision of Dr. Alison Allan. Previously, I completed an Honours BMSc with a specialization in Biochemistry and Cancer […]

Meet the Researcher: Nitara Fernando

Please tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Nitara Fernando, and I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Medical Biophysics at Western University under the supervision of Dr. Paula Foster. Prior to this, I completed my Honours Bachelor’s degree in Medical and Biological Physics at McMaster University. I have always been […]

Meet the Researcher: Harjot Athwal

Please tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Harjot Athwal, and I am a first-year MSc student in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Western University. I’m currently studying breast cancer research under the supervision of breast surgeon and clinician-scientist Dr. Armen Parsyan and senior cancer scientist, Dr. Alison Allan. […]

Meet The Researcher: David Susman

Please tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is David Susman, and I am a first-year MSc student in the Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology at Western University. My supervisor is Dr. Alison Allan. I previously obtained an Honours BMsc in Medical Cell Biology from Western University. I am excited to be […]