TEAM
Diamandis Lab II
Our research team consists of a highly motivated group of post-doctoral, graduate and undergraduate trainees with an interest in neurosciences. Trainees are encouraged to acquire a foundational knowledge of neuroanatomy, neurobiology, neuro-oncology and neurodevelopment. We also stress a familiarization and novel application of contemporary molecular techniques in these fields including mass-spectrometry-based proteomics, artificial intelligence and tissue bioengineering.
Our Team
Dr. Phedias Diamandis, MD, PhD, Scientist, Neuropathologist
Donna DeFrancesco, Administration Lead
Dr. Ugljesa Djuric, PhD, Post-Doctoral Fellow / Research & Development Lead
Dr. Mike Papaioannou, PhD, Post-Doctoral Fellow
Sofia Melliou, Graduate Student (PhD Candidate)
Brian Lam, MSc, Graduate Student (PhD Candidate)
Adil Roohi, Graduate Student (MSc Candidate)
Kevin Faust, Computer Scientist, Intern, Undergraduate Student
Dr. Emiline Leroux, MD, Graduate Student (MSc Candidate), University of Tours
Okty Abbasi Borhani, Technician
Kristina Valkanas, Volunteer
Kevin Sangster, Undergraduate Student / Volunteer
Jessica Malcolm, B.A.Sc. (Chemical Engineering), Volunteer
Clare Fiala, Volunteer
Rifat Sajid, Volunteer
Richard Yin, Volunteer
Oumeng Yuan, Volunteer
Jennie Yao, Volunteer
Past Members/Alumni:
Stefan Jevtic (4th Year LMP Project Student, 2016-2017) - Currently: Medical Student, McMaster University
Sudarnshan Bala (Research Technician, 2017-2018) - Currently: Medical Student, McMaster University
Kartikay Goyle (4th Year Undergraduate Research Student, 2017-2019) - Currently: Machine Learning Engineer, Yaar
Dominick Han (4th Year Undergraduate Summer/Senior Project Student, 2017-2019) - Currently: Software Engineer, Amazon
Quin Xie (Volunteer / 4th Year LMP Project Student, 2017-2019) - Currently: Graduate Student, Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto
Jennifer Kao (MSc Graduate Student, 2017-2019) - Currently: MD/PhD Student, University of Toronto
Alessia Portante (Volunteer, 2018-2019) - Currently: Graduate Student, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto
Randy Van Ommeren (Volunteer, 2018-2019) - Currently: Graduate Student, Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto
Karl Grenier (Volunteer, 2018-2019) - Currently: Pathology Resident, McGill University
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Positions Available
We are currently looking to add highly motivated and accomplished individuals with bioinformatics and programming expertise. Talented graphic designers are also encouraged to apply for positions. Please contact us for further details.