It takes Pasteur Pipettes and Micropipettes to Tango
Am I wrong, for thinking out of the box from where I stay?
– “Am I Wrong”, Black Star Elephant (2014), Nico & Vinz
My scientific passion is to answer biological questions about health by crossing-over medicinal chemistry and nuclear medicine. Combining my training in chemistry and biochemistry, I am interested in modifying DNA to improve diagnosis of cancer, leading to my first and leading-author publication in RSC Med. Chem. My work also spans drug development and understanding structure-activity relationship of small molecules. For more information please visit My Work: Explained.
Outside of science, I enjoy the great outdoors – the beautiful British Columbia. I do enjoy a good hike; science and mountains alike. My favourite is certainly Unnecessary Mountain, BC (one peak after St. Mark’s Summit). Please leave a message if you wish to talk about nature, a good math problem, or just to say hi. I would love to meet you (Contact Information).
Where to Go From Here
I would prefer to show you who I am rather than tell you who I am. These are things that I stand for, and how I realize them.
Go further: Motivation
Why I do what I do, through an explosive episode of traveller’s diarrhea in the American Southwest, a detour into Indigenous medicine and the history of aspirin, and a $1.99 bottle of Pepto-Bismol. It’s the long way around to explaining why accessible, affordable cancer care matters to me.
Go further: EDI
On getting laughed at for putting pronouns in my email signature, years before it helped a coworker feel safer doing the same. On redesigning UBC iGEM’s recruitment so a co-op placement doesn’t cost a student their shot at research. And on sitting across the table from deans and administrators during UBC’s Deputy Provost search, where I held the same decision-making power as everyone else at the table.
Go further: My Work: Explained
The lay-language version of my research, written for family, friends, and anyone curious: what targeted cancer therapy is, how DNA and peptides can be engineered to deliver it, and why “radioactive” isn’t the scary word it sounds like.
Go further: Contact Me
Most of my best personal and professional experiences came from simply reaching out, or someone reaching out to me. If you’ve got a question, an idea, or a reason to collaborate, this is where to find me.
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Go further: Scientific Specialities and Interests
For fellow scientists. A technical breakdown by research area: modified nucleic acids, radiopharmaceutical chemistry, and structure-activity relationship, organized by technique, targets, and radioisotopes.
Go further: Publications
A traditional summary of my publication record.
Go further: Teaching
My teaching philosophy, backed by evaluations and evidence-based lesson designs.
Go further: Mentorship
Decisive mentorship and leadership starts with listening, and leveraging one’s position of power to advocate for people under your wing.
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Interdisciplinary Oncology
University of British Columbia – Vancouver
Principal Investigator: François Bénard
2021 – (current)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry
University of British Columbia – Vancouver
Principal Investigator: David M. Perrin
Class of 2018
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