Association des Stagiaires
L’association des stagiaires de GlycoNet (GTA) est composée d'étudiants, de postdoctorants, de techniciens et d'associés de recherche affiliés au Réseau Canadien de la Glycomique.
Comité exécutif de l'association des stagiaires GlycoNet
Le comité exécutif de l'association des stagiaires GlycoNet (GTA-EC) représente les intérêts de tous les membres de l'association. En plus de fournir une perspective de stagiaire au programme de formation de GlycoNet, le comité facilite les événements et les réunions de réseautage, contribue aux communications du Réseau et travaille à promouvoir GlycoNet auprès de la communauté élargie. Le GTA-EC se réunit régulièrement pour discuter des idées et des problèmes qui comptent le plus pour la prochaine génération de glycoscientifiques canadiens, et pour s'assurer que les stagiaires de GlycoNet ont accès à un ensemble diversifié d'opportunités pendant leur période dans le Réseau.
Termes de Référence
The GTA 2023-2024 Executive Committee (GTA-EC)
David Firer • Chair
I am pursuing a M.Sc. in Microbiology and Immunology in Dr. Don Sheppard’s lab at McGill University. Prior to this, I completed a B.Sc. in Microbiology and Immunology with an undergraduate thesis project that focused on chytrid fungi. While these fungi have been leading a global amphibian pandemic for decades, there is still very little known about them. My research, which is a direct extension of my undergraduate work, aims to provide insight into chytrid life cycles by characterizing the structure and function of chytrid cell wall polysaccharides. Outside of the lab, I enjoy cooking, cycling, making pottery, and watching (many) films!
Ninoschka D’Souza • Communication Officer
I am currently in the PhD program in Dr. Michael Riddell’s lab at York University, Toronto. I originally came to Canada on an exchange scholarship from India, went on to complete a Master’s degree and worked for 2 years as a Research Associate for Dr. Riddell. My master’s thesis focused on metabolic aspects of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons, which later became my link to diabetic research that I am now heavily focused on. As a Research Associate to Dr. Riddell, I worked on pre-clinical drug development research for hypoglycemia prevention in type 1 diabetes, culminating in Phase 1 clinical trial studies currently underway. My PhD research will focus on further pre-clinical investigations of the same drug, a somatostatin type 2 receptor antagonist (SSTR2a), for hypoglycemia prevention in type 2 diabetes. Outside of the lab, I enjoy travelling, cooking, reading, and trying new foods.
Jackline Irungu • Communication Officer
I am a chemistry Ph.D. student in Le University of British Columbia, Okanagan working under the supervision of Dr. Wesley Zandberg. Before joining UBC, I pursued B.Sc. in chemistry in Meru University in Kenya, an M.Sc. in chemistry in University of Siena Italy, and Master of Instrumental Chemical Analysis at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. I am fascinated by the dynamic aspect of glycosylation and the power the glycans have in our bodies in health and disease. I love the great efforts being put in place by researchers et funders worldwide to promote glycosylation studies and I am happy to be part of this great community. My current research is focusing on the development of analytical methods for glycosylation studies (especially mucus-linked glycans), that are considered high-throughput. I am especially focused on the precision of these methods and the impact of sample preparation methods on data quality. Other than academia I enjoy spiritual growth, chatting with family and friends, road trips, community volunteering, listening to music et trying new foods.
Natalie Stewart • Symposium Committee Represenative
I am a MSc student in Dr. Simon Wisnovsky’s lab in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia. I recently completed my BSc in Microbiology at the University of Victoria this year, where I also participated in a Co-op program. For my last Co-op work term, I had a research project in the Wisnovsky Lab investigating the immune functions between the glyco-immune checkpoint receptor, Siglec-7 and a glycoprotein called CD43, which I am excited to continue on with as a MSc student. Glycoprotein ligands can be quite complex and difficult to characterize, understanding how they engage with receptors can reveal therapeutic targets for cancer treatments. Outside of the lab, I like to hike, read and try new brunch places on the weekends.
Joshua Kofsky • EDI Committee Representative
I am a PhD candidate in the Capicciotti Lab at Queen’s University. I completed a BSc in Chemistry at Queen’s University in 2020 with an undergraduate thesis project on the chemical synthesis of O-glycans. My current research focuses on new ways to access defined O-glycan structures through chemoenzymatic synthesis and extraction of glycans from natural sources. These O-glycans are useful for studying glycan-protein binding interactions and determining their functional effects in cell-based assays. Outside of the lab, I enjoy swimming, cooking and reading.
Anciens GTA-EC
- F. Ifthiha Mohideen, Chair, University of Alberta
- Jackline Irungu, Vice-Chair, UBC Okanagan
- Natalie Stewart, Secretary, University of British Columbia
- Taylor Gray, Communications Officer, UBC Okanagan
- Dulce Valdez, Communications Officer, Concordia University
- Ninoschka D’Souza, University Ambassador Representative, Zucara Therapeutics
- David Firer, Symposium Committee Representative, McGill University
- Joshua Kofsky, EDI Committee Representative, Queen’s University
- Jolene Garber, Chair, UBC Okanagan
- Joshua Kofsky, Vice Chair, Queen’s University
- F. Ifthiha Mohideen, Secretary, University of Alberta
- Jaime Van Loon, Communications Officer, University of Toronto
- Emily Rodrigues, Symposium & Webinar Series Representative, University of Alberta
- Ninoschka D’Souza, University Ambassador Representative, Zucara Therapeutics
- Emily Rodrigues, Chair, Université de l’Alberta
- Marie Boddington, Queen’s University
- Nakita Buenbrazo, McMaster University
- Revathi Reddy, Université de l’Alberta
- Reilly Pidgeon, Université McGill
- Omozogie Paul Aigbogun, Université de la Saskatchewan
- Jolene Garber, University of British Columbia and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Ryan Sweeney, Chair, Université de l’Alberta
- Nolan Frame, University of Guelph
- Akay Akohwarien, Université de la Saskatchewan
- Revathi Reddy, Université de l’Alberta
- Emily Rodrigues, Université de l’Alberta
- William Scott, Wilfrid Laurier University
- Roger Ashmus, Chair, Université Simon Fraser
- José Campos, Université de Toronto
- Jennifer Crha, University of Guelph
- Hanna Ostapska, Université McGill
- Alena Pratasouskaya, Wilfrid Laurier University
- Ryan Sweeney, Université de l’Alberta
- Erum Razvi, Chair, Hospital for Sick Children
- Roger Ashmus, Université Simon Fraser
- Ben Dai, Université de la Colombie-Britannique
- Carmanah Hunter, Université de l’Alberta
- Ali Nejatie, Université Simon Fraser
- Hanna Ostapska, Université McGill
- Alena Pratasouskaya, Wilfrid Laurier University
- François Le Mauff, Chair, Université McGill
- Andrew Alexander, Université de la Colombie-Britannique
- Perrin Baker, Hospital for Sick Children
- Benjamin DiFrancesco, Université de Toronto
- Pravan Kondapi, Université de l’Alberta
- Erum Razvi, Hospital for Sick Children
- Lisa Willis, Université de Toronto
- Lisa Willis, Chair, Université de Toronto
- Omar El-Halfawy, McMaster University
- Perrin Baker, Hospital for Sick Children
- Tianlin Guo, Université de l’Alberta
- François Le Mauff, Université McGill
- Christian Lizak, Université de la Colombie-Britannique
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