Growing up in Courtenay, I was fascinated by plants, animals, and insects while camping and seeing the pristine wildlife on Vancouver Island. I loved the outdoors and often participated in ocean sports such as surfing, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding. This shaped my decision in late high school to study science and specialize in …
Category Archives: Student Research Spotlight
Student Research Spotlight – Natalie Ma
Hello! I’m Natalie, a fifth-year Biology Honours student. I was born in Vancouver, BC and fortunate to have been raised amidst the breathtaking beauty of the West Coast! As a UBC student, I’ve been a part of URO’s REX Committee since my third year, in which I design workshops for undergraduates new to research and …
Student Research Spotlight – Saba Zahiri
Hello! My name is Saba, and I am a fifth-year Biology student. I am ethnically from Iran but spent the majority of my time growing up in Dubai before moving to Vancouver in 2017. Recently, I joined the Biological Sciences Society Club for the academic term of 2023-2024. As the academic director of the club, …
Student Research Spotlight – Henry Luo
Hello! My name is Henry and I’ve just completed my undergraduate degree in Honours Biology. I am from Guangzhou, China and I moved to the beautiful city of Vancouver at the age of 12. As a part of my program requirement, I have been incredibly fortunate to be a part of the Auld Lab to …
Student Research Spotlight – Nataly El-Bittar
Hi! My name is Nataly El-Bittar and I’m a fourth year Biology student originally from Lebanon! I just graduated at the end of May and am so grateful for all the opportunities I’ve gotten over the past four years. I have been volunteering at the AMS Food Bank for the past two years and recently …
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Student Research Spotlight – Sebastian Kondratowski
Hey there! My name is Sebastian and I am a 4th-year undergraduate student in the Faculty of Science’s Biology program. I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Vancouver, BC. I have been incredibly fortunate to have done many fascinating research projects over the course of my degree here at UBC. During this …
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Student Research Spotlight – Toktam Movassagh
Hi! My name is Toktam (pronounced talk-tam) and I’m currently in my senior year at UBC majoring in Biology and minoring in Health & Society. I was born in Tehran, Iran and I’ve lived in Vancouver for most of my life, but I love traveling and exploring the world! I’m currently a part of the …
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Student Research Spotlight – Elizabeth Chesley
Hi! My name is Elizabeth and I am a 5th year Biology student in the Faculty of Science. I am originally from Medicine Hat, A.B., but have called Vancouver home for 7 years now. Through my degree I have been involved in a rather diverse range of research experiences. In the summers following my 2nd …
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Student Research Spotlight – Ruhi Mander
Hi! My name is Ruhi Mander and I am a 4th year student in the Faculty of Science, specifically in the Biology Program. I am originally from Surrey, B.C. where I lived with my parents and younger brother, and am now living here at UBC as I pursue post secondary. Throughout my degree I have …
Student Research Spotlight – Fabrizio Chow
Hello! My name is Fabrizio Chow (he/him) and I am currently in my 5th year of my Chemical Biology degree here at UBC. I am originally from Chilliwack, in the Lower Mainland, so I’ve grown up near Vancouver. Currently, I am fortunate enough to do research in the Samuels Lab, where we focus on plant …
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Student Research Spotlight – Mya Baptiste
Hello! My name is Mya Baptiste and I am currently in my 5th year of studies in the Faculty of Science. I am originally from Cornwall, Ontario, a small city about an hour outside of Ottawa. I am working towards an honours degree in biology, but I took my fourth year off formal studies to …
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