Lab Members

Phillip Karpowicz

I com­pleted my PhD at the University of Toronto, in the lab­o­ra­tory of Derek van der Kooy (2003 – 2008), and my Post-Doc at Harvard Medical School, in the lab­o­ra­tory of Norbert Perrimon (2008 – 2014).

I am inter­ested in regen­er­a­tion broadly, not only as a process relevant to human health, but as a topic relevant to ecology and evolution.

I enjoy working, and my hobbies include worrying and sleeping.

Full CV here.

Maram Albakri

I joined the Karpowicz Lab in 2021. I grad­u­ated from Western University with an MSc in Anatomy and Cell Biology in 2020. During my master’s, I studied OVOL1 and its role in reg­u­lat­ing cell pro­lif­er­a­tion and dif­fer­en­ti­a­tion using Saccharomyces cere­visiae and human BeWo tro­phoblast cells. Other than research, I spent my days taking care of my plant col­lec­tion (con­sist­ing mostly of orchids), playing Mario cart, and catching up on reading. 

Zainab Taleb

I com­pleted my BSc in Health and Biomedical Sciences with Honours in 2018. Currently, I am inves­ti­gat­ing the effects of cir­ca­dian rhythm on inflam­ma­tory bowel disease. In my free time I enjoy reading, trying new restau­rants and singing in the car.

Kathyani Parasram

I received my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in 2014, and my Master’s of Medical Biotechnology in 2016 at the University of Windsor. I am cur­rently studying sig­nalling in the Drosophila intes­tine. I enjoy reading and watching television.

Alison Ruth Souter

I am a first-year medical student at Schulich Medicine and Dentistry with 4 years of expe­ri­ence in research in the fields of geri­atrics, nursing, pedagogy, and maternal-neonatal health. With a passion for improv­ing patient-centered care and an aim to innovate in a clinical setting for improved patient outcomes, I look forward to explor­ing the field of medicine as a future clin­i­cian. 

Aaryan Patel

I am cur­rently working towards my BSc, studying Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences. In the lab, I’m studying how the intesti­nal healing of mice relates to cir­ca­dian rhythm. My hobbies include graphic design and vol­ley­ball and I’m also really into strategy games.

Deepashika Senaratne

I’m an under­grad­u­ate student in Honours Chemistry and Biochemistry. I am studying the cir­ca­dian clock in mice as part of Vania’s project. In my spare time I enjoy playing piano and reading any book I can get my hands on!

Mabelle Yousif

I am an under­grad­u­ate student in the Behaviour, Cognition and Neuroscience program. I am studying how time-restricted feeding affects cir­ca­dian rhythms in colitis. Some things I enjoy in my free time are seeing friends, going to the gym and cooking!

Bilal Tarabain

I’m an under­grad­u­ate student studying Developmental Psychology and Biological Sciences. I am cur­rently research­ing the cir­ca­dian clock and sig­nalling in the Drosophila midgut. When I’m free, I like to play soccer and watch movies.

Mohamed El-Gohary

I am a Biomedical Sciences Student. In the lab I am studying sig­nalling and the cir­ca­dian clock in the Drosophila intes­tine. My favorite hobbies are coding and playing basketball.

Avery McBride

I am an under­grad­u­ate student studying bio­med­ical science. I am new to the lab, and am excited to be a part of the team. In my free time, I play the violin with a com­mu­nity orchestra.

Mohamdali Al Shehmany

I am an under­grad­u­ate student studying Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences. I am cur­rently working on research related to colitis in mice. My hobbies include watching/playing soccer, driving, and playing video games.

Sterling Tramcar

I am cur­rently in my 3rd year of studies in bio­med­ical sciences / bio­chem­istry (health stream). I am cur­rently helping with Vania’s project studying the cir­ca­dian clock in mice. In my spare time I like to coach football and play sports. 

Mehr Fatmah

I am an under­grad­u­ate student in the Biological Sciences Honours program. Currently, I’m helping Maram in the Lab and learning how to conduct research. Some of my hobbies are reading, watching anime, and eating good food with friends.