OUR TEAM

2023-2024

Stephen Bordeleau

CO-PRESIDENT

Hi, I’m Stephen and I am your ESC Co-President for the 2023-2024 term! I am a 4th year Ph.D. candidate in the Goring lab researching novel signalling pathways involved in plant reproduction. When I am not in the lab, I’m either playing PS5, reading, or sleeping.

Mario Filice

CO-PRESIDENT

Rowan Naidoo

TREASURER

Hi I’m Rowan, a third-year PhD student in the Harris lab. I study the structure and dynamics of the cell cortex. When not doing science, I enjoy writing and performing music with my band :)

Hasna Khan

SECRETARY

Hi, I'm Hasna and I'm a third year PhD candidate in the Provart lab studying alternative splicing regulation of the drought response in plants. When I'm not in the lab, you can find me playing sports, knitting sweaters, or watching the Leafs.

Linda Li

CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Hello! My name is Linda and I'm a fifth year PhD student in the Saltzman Lab studying chromatin regulation in C. elegans. I enjoy watching sci-fi, comedy, horror, and Pixar movies. And my dream travel destination is Egypt!

Jevithen Nehru

CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Hey! I'm JV and I am one of the career and professional development officers for this year. I am a 3rd year PhD student in the Saltzman lab and I am studying the role of the PRC1 complex in neuronal development. Outside the lab, I enjoy playing sports and reading.

Angela Sidsworth

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

As a second-year PhD student in the Goring lab, I spend my time studying plant developmental biology and compatibility. On the CSBGU, I am responsible for running our online presence. When I'm not in the lab, I enjoy hiking, going to concerts, and reading!

Eduardo Ramirez Rodriguez

SPEAKER

As a fifth year PhD candidate in the McFarlane Lab, my work uses a combination of proteomics, genetics and bioinformatics to unravel the signaling that regulates cell wall integrity in plants. Otherwise, you can find me swimming, binging series and anime, or trying to get as much sunlight before summer ends.

Karan Ishii

SEMINAR REP

Hi! My name is Karan and I am a second year PhD student in the Plotnikov Lab. I study how cell-to-matrix adhesions are regulated through calcium signaling. I enjoy skiing, cooking, and exploring Toronto by foot!

Tamar Av-Shalom

SEMINAR REP

Andrew Duncan

CUPE Representative

Hey! I'm Andrew and I am a fourth year PhD student in the Mitchell and Moses labs studying the enhancer sequence code. When I'm not doing research I like to stay active by playing sports and going on runs.

Michael Zoberman

FIRST YEAR REP

Natalia Gajewska

UTM REP

Daphne Chen

UTSC REP

My name is Daphne and I am a second year Master's student studying the role of the epitranscriptome in the abiotic stress response in Arabidopsis thaliana. In my free time I like to go to the gym, run and crotchet!

Eskandar Mohammad

SPORTS COORDINATOR

My name is Eski and I am a first year Masters Student of Cell and Systems Biology. My research focuses on investigating the role of Homogalacturonan methyl esterification in Arabidopsis thaliana, particularly in terms of intercellular air space development. My hobbies include reading, calisthenics, weightlifting, chatting with friends.

Ashleigh Brink

FUNDRAISING OFFICER

Hey CSB! My name is Ashleigh and I'm a second year PhD student in the Corbit lab. My research uses fiber photometry to learn about the role of noradrenaline in error-dependent learning. Outside the lab, I love to play music and watch F1.

Racquel Singh

GSU REPRESENTATIVE

Ernest Liang

GSU REPRESENTATIVE

I'm Ernest, and I'm a second year Master's student in the Calarco Lab! I study RNA-binding proteins associated with motor defects in C. elegans, so I spend a lot of time looking at worms crawling around and wondering why my Western blots don't work. When I'm not trying to understand the internal operations of the UofT Graduate Student Union, I enjoy baking, thrifting, and watching old movies.

OMBUDSPERSON

Una McNally

Mack Loranger

OMBUDSPERSON

Haushe Suganthan

Social Representative

Hi! My name is Haushe and I’m a PhD student in the Buck Lab. I study the molecular evolution of GABAergic signalling in the anoxia tolerant western painted turtle brain. Outside of the lab I enjoy, hiking, playing the guitar, and binge watching Netflix!

Tammy Lee

Research Day Representative

Hey! My name is Tammy and I’m a PhD student in the Saltzman Lab. I study chromatin and non-coding RNA regulation in development using C.elegans. Outside of the lab I enjoy travelling, people watching, rollerblading, and coffee brewing.

PJ Gamueda

Research Day Representative

Hi! My name is PJ and I'm a 4th year Ph.D. candidate in the Provart lab. My research is on the identification and characterization of guard cell-specific drought-responsive genes in Arabidopsis thaliana. In my free time, I like to play video games, boulder, and crochet!