About the Club
The Biochemistry Student Association (BSA) is a departmental club aiming to help support the unique and diverse needs of undergraduate biochemistry students at UBC. As a club, BSA’s goal is “to meet the unique needs of UBC Biochemistry students and work in conjunction with the biochemistry faculty to foster an inclusive, diverse and vibrant community through social, academic, and professional programming.”
Planning socials, selling hoodies, sharing study resources/tips, and letting students know about career and research opportunities are just a few of the things the BSA does each year. Check out the “Events” tab and follow us on Instagram to keep up to date about upcoming events!
Interested in joining? BSA hires new executives in September and May each year. Check out our Instagram for up to date information on application deadlines!
About our Members
Check out our Meet the Team post!
Jiayin Hu
(He/Him)
Position: President
Year: 4
Favourite song:ジェラシー by Ai Tomioka
Fun Fact: I can name almost every pokemon from its trace, pre-alola generation
Joe Zhang
(He/Him)
Position: Treasurer
Year: 3
Favourite song:最长的电影 by jay Chou
Fun Fact: I like to finish icecream cone from the bottom
Ellie Sui
(She/Her)
Position: Secretary
Year: 4
Favourite song: GIRI GIRI by Masayuki Suzuki
Fun Fact: I enjoy the ice cream after hotpot by dipping it into the malatang broth
Thomas Cheng
(He/Him)
Position: VP events
Year: 4
Favourite song:Shinunoga E-Wa by Fujii Kaze
Fun Fact: When I eat hot pot i like to eat my hot pot foods with ice cream. Its the best !!!! Sweet and Savoury 🙂 I swear I’m not weird 😐
Serena Chan
(She/Her)
Position: VP events
Year: 4
Favourite song: Betty by Taylor Swift
Fun Fact: I go on runs when I’m stressed 🙂
Emma Lo
(She/Her)
Position: Health & Wellness Coordinator
Year: 4
Favourite song: The View Between Villages by Noah Kahan
Fun Fact: I’m a huge matcha enthusiast and keep a detailed ranking of every cafe I’ve tried
Melissa Kim
(She/Her)
Position: VP marketing
Year: 3
Favourite song: WANTCHU by Keshi
Fun Fact: I nap almost everyday…
Jasmine Schellinck
(She/Her)
Position: General Executive
Year: 3
Favourite song: Cough Syrup by Young the Giant
Fun Fact: I used to paint the interior/ exterior of houses
Christina Lee
(She/Her)
Position: General Executive
Year: 3
Favourite song: The Nights by Avicii
Fun Fact: I’m double-jointed and can bend my pinky back until it touches the back of my hand
Libby Lee
(She/Her)
Position: General Executive
Year: 3
Favourite song: Echo by The Marías
Fun Fact: I don’t know how to snap my fingers
Madeleine Huson
(She/Her)
Position: General Executive
Year: 4
Favourite song: Drops of Jupiter by Train
Fun Fact:I grew up dancing… somehow still clumsy and not graceful
Xavier Chisholm
(He/Him)
Position: General Executive
Year: 2
Favourite song: Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Fun Fact:I’m Wasian — best of both worlds!
Sean Liou
(He/Him)
Position: General Executive
Year: 2
Favourite song: Just The Two Of Us by Bill Withers
Fun Fact:Former trebuchet enthusiast
Emma Zhan
(She/Her)
Position: General Executive
Year: 4
Favourite song: Beauty and a Beat by Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj
Fun Fact:I love dancing Salsa
Geoff Acabado
(he/him)
Position: General Executive
Year: 2
Favourite song:Iris by Goo goo dolls
Fun Fact:I eat rice 3 times a day no matter what.
Verne Go
(he/him)
Position: General Executive
Year: 1
Favourite song: Copacabana by Barry Manilow
Fun Fact:I know anything and everything about the James Bond franchise. I also really like forensics!
Gargi Rao
(she/her)
Position: General Executive
Year: 4
Favourite song: Hotel room service by Pitbull
Fun Fact:I have a black belt in taekwondo:)
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