Dr. Mansour Haeryfar
Principal Investigator
Doctorate in Laboratory Medicine (National University of Iran)
MSc (University of Manitoba)
PhD (Dalhousie University)
Mansour is interested in anticancer immunotherapy and anti-pathogen immunity. He is a soccer player, a collector of ancient coins, and a Seinfeld buff!
Rashed Rashu
PhD Candidate
MSc (University of Manitoba)
BMSc MSc (University of Dhaka,
Bangladesh)
Having completed his Masters in Immunology at the University of Manitoba, Rashed worked in the lab as a research technician before deciding to pursue his PhD with us. He is investigating the immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 and MR1/MAIT cell-based vaccination strategies for COVID-19.
Nicole Wang
PhD Candidate
BMSc (Western University)
Nicole is exploring T cell roles in fibrotic processes and disease models. She completed her undergraduate thesis project in our lab on the significance of cross-talk among innate-like invariant T lymphocytes. Nicole likes bouldering, cooking and hanging out with friends.
Agetha Mahendran
PhD Candidate
BMSc (Western University)
Agetha completed her undergraduate degree here at Western University with a research focus on protein structure-function analyses. For her Master’s project, Agetha will apply her background in biochemistry to link physiological stress mediators and immune checkpoint receptor expression by innate lymphocytes. In her free time, Agetha enjoys cooking, hiking and learning new languages.
Angela Schincaglia
PhD Candidate
HBSc (Trent University)
Angela completed her undergraduate degree at Trent University where her research focus was investigating the presence of phytohormones in animal cell lines. Now, she is investigating cancer immunotherapies and their effects on the immune landscape. In her spare time, Angela enjoys outdoor activities, playing cards, and drawing!
Valeryia Shydlouskaya
MSc Candidate
HBSc in Data Science, with a Major in EpiBio
Coming from an IT background, Valeryia is eager to combine her data analysis skillset with hands-on experiments in immunology. In her free time, Valeryia enjoys volunteering, reading, going for backpacking trips, and spending time with family and friends.
Claudia Leung
MSc Candidate
BSc in Physiology and Immunology (University of Toronto)
Claudia finished her undergraduate studies in Physiology & Immunology at the University of Toronto. For her Master’s project, Claudia is ecstatic to investigate the long-term effects of bacterial infections on various aspects of immune competence and neurocognitive functions. In her free time, she likes to check off things on her bucket list, watch movies, and learn to cook new things!
Marko Mladenovic
MSc Candidate
BSc, with a Major in Health Sciences and Minor in Biology (Wilfrid Laurier University)
Marko completed his undergraduate studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, with his research focusing on antiviral innate immune responses. For his Master’s project, Marko is studying cytotoxic T lymphocytes in preclinical models of urogenital malignancies. Outside the lab, he loves Formula 1 racing, spending time with friends, photography, and building scale models!
Jiajia Li
MSc Candidate
BMSc in Microbiology and Immunology (Western University)
Jiajia completed her BMSc at Western University in the department of Microbiology and Immunology, where she completed her honor’s thesis project in the Haeryfar Lab! Her academic interests lie in immunopathology and translational research! Outside of academics, Jiajia enjoys spending time in nature, and discovering new music.
Eva Garanzotis
MSc Candidate
BMSc in Biochemistry of Infection and Immunity (Western University)
Eva completed her BMSc at Western University in the department of Biochemistry of Infection & Immunity. Her 4th year thesis project focused on exploring the role of MAIT cells in bladder cancer. Her masters project will focus on the roles of fibroblasts and T cells in various malignancies and diseases! In her free time, she likes to spend time with friends, read and find new music.
Roanna Lu
Undergraduate Volunteer
BMSc Candidate (Western University)
Roanna is currently studying physiology and medical cell biology as a BMSc student at Western University. Her research interests lies in cellular responses to stress and damage and translational research in oncology. In her free time, Roanna enjoys to travel, snowboard, and discover new food spots with friends.
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