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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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