Lab Members

The Karpowicz lab members in the new building 2019.

Members

Associate Professor

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.

Lab Manager

Sharon Lavigne

I obtained my BSc in Biology and Biotechnology, and MSc in Environmental Science from the University of Windsor prior to joining the Karpowicz Lab. I enjoy playing video games and knitting.

Graduate Student

Daniela Bachetti

I obtained my BSc in Biological Sciences with a minor in Biochemistry from the University of Windsor in 2017. I am currently studying the circadian clock in Drosophila. I enjoy reading, playing soccer and volunteering in my free time.

Graduate Student

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.

Graduate Student

Maryam Thraya

I completed my BSc at the University of Windsor in 2018. Having enjoyed my undergraduate work on the Chinook salmon circadian rhythm project, I enrolled in the MSc program and continue to enjoy what I am doing. My hobbies include sitting in coffee shops, and trying out new recipes.

Graduate Student

Chantelle Trombley

I received my BSc in Biology and Biochemistry (Health and Biomedical Sciences Stream) at the University of Windsor. My project studies the circadian rhythm and its effect on the occurrence and progression of colorectal cancer in mice. In my free time, I can be found cuddling with my dog and/or trying to memorize every episode of The Office.

Graduate Student

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.

Graduate Student

Kyle Stokes

I obtained a diploma for Paramedics in 2010 and my BSc in Biotechnology in 2015. I am working on the circadian regulation of intestinal healing in mice.

My hobbies are watching movies and fitness.

Graduate Student

Collin Curran

I am a MSc student studying human intestinal organoids. In my spare time I enjoy filling pipette tip boxes, genotyping, and cleaning the aspirators in the BSL2 cell culture room.

Undergraduate Student

Mary Ibrahim

I’m an undergraduate student in Biological Sciences. I study the circadian clock in the intestine of Drosophila as a part of Kathyani’s project. In my free time I enjoy cooking and drawing.

Undergraduate Student

Lipi Patel

I’m currently working on a BSc Honours in Biology and Biochemistry. I am studying the circadian clock in the Drosophila. In my spare time I enjoy watching TV and volunteering.

Undergraduate Student

Kaitlyn Stewart

I’m an undergraduate student studying Biology with a minor in Mathematics. I also competed with the University of Windsor’s varsity track and field for the past 2 years. I am originally from the Ottawa area, and in my free time enjoy exploring new coffee shops and re-watching Greys Anatomy.