Current Members
Dr. Dianbo Qu (Research Associate)
Dr. Amir Hossein Mansourabadi (Post-Doctoral Fellow)
Dr. Amir Hossein Mansourabadi (Post-Doctoral Fellow)
Dr. Qu received his BSc at the Department of Biology in Wuhan University, P. R. China. He then obtained his PhD at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology at the National University of Singapore. He then pursued a Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroscience at the University of Ottawa.
Dr. Amir Hossein Mansourabadi (Post-Doctoral Fellow)
Dr. Amir Hossein Mansourabadi (Post-Doctoral Fellow)
Dr. Amir Hossein Mansourabadi (Post-Doctoral Fellow)
Dr. Mansourabadi obtained his PhD from Tehran University of Medical Science in the field of Medical Immunology. While working on his PhD thesis, he won two grants from NIMAD and INSF institutes. Currently, he is working as a postdoc fellow in the field of Neuroscience at the University of Ottawa. His current research focuses on studying t
Dr. Mansourabadi obtained his PhD from Tehran University of Medical Science in the field of Medical Immunology. While working on his PhD thesis, he won two grants from NIMAD and INSF institutes. Currently, he is working as a postdoc fellow in the field of Neuroscience at the University of Ottawa. His current research focuses on studying the signalling pathways of brain tumour stem cells in Glioblastoma.
Dr. Behnaz Nateghi (Post-Doctoral Fellow)
Dr. Amir Hossein Mansourabadi (Post-Doctoral Fellow)
Dr. Behnaz Nateghi (Post-Doctoral Fellow)
Dr. Nateghi received her PhD in Neuroscience from Laval University. She studied the beneficial effects of miR-132/212 deficiency as well as skeletal muscle and bone dysfunction in Huntington's disease. She is currently working as a postdoc in Neuroscience at the University of Ottawa. Her current research is focused on neural stem cells in
Dr. Nateghi received her PhD in Neuroscience from Laval University. She studied the beneficial effects of miR-132/212 deficiency as well as skeletal muscle and bone dysfunction in Huntington's disease. She is currently working as a postdoc in Neuroscience at the University of Ottawa. Her current research is focused on neural stem cells in embryonic brain development and the pathogenesis of a rare type of X-linked intellectual disability (XLID).
Elham Mahmoudian (PhD Candidate)
Dr. Amir Hossein Mansourabadi (Post-Doctoral Fellow)
Dr. Behnaz Nateghi (Post-Doctoral Fellow)
Elham received her BSc and MSc in Iran in Cellular and Molecular Biology where she studied novel biomarkers of Multiple Sclerosis. She started her PhD journey at UBC in 2020 where she received The Dean of Education Scholarship in her first year. She is currently studying immunologic and pharmacologic aspects of glioblastoma at UOttawa, sp
Elham received her BSc and MSc in Iran in Cellular and Molecular Biology where she studied novel biomarkers of Multiple Sclerosis. She started her PhD journey at UBC in 2020 where she received The Dean of Education Scholarship in her first year. She is currently studying immunologic and pharmacologic aspects of glioblastoma at UOttawa, specifically working with patient-derived brain tumour stem cells. In her free time, Elham enjoys being out in nature, biking, and yoga.
Farzad Nazari (PhD Candidate)
Haneen M. Alkhawaldeh (PhD Candidate)
Haneen M. Alkhawaldeh (PhD Candidate)
With a background in immunology, Farzad founded a clinical division focused on hematopoietic stem cells and kidney transplantation in Iran. After two years in this role, he moved to Canada to further his expertise. Farzad joined our lab as a PhD student to explore the signalling pathways of brain tumour stem cells in glioblastoma. Living every single moment of life is his hobby, as he says.
Haneen M. Alkhawaldeh (PhD Candidate)
Haneen M. Alkhawaldeh (PhD Candidate)
Haneen M. Alkhawaldeh (PhD Candidate)
Haneen earned her MSc in Neuroscience from the University of Ottawa, focusing on the differential regulation of adult hippocampal neurogenesis by autophagy-related proteins. She is now pursuing her PhD in Neuroscience with a specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics. Her research investigates the pharmacological aspects and signaling
Haneen earned her MSc in Neuroscience from the University of Ottawa, focusing on the differential regulation of adult hippocampal neurogenesis by autophagy-related proteins. She is now pursuing her PhD in Neuroscience with a specialization in Human and Molecular Genetics. Her research investigates the pharmacological aspects and signaling pathways of patient-derived brain tumor stem cells in glioblastoma. Outside of the lab, Haneen enjoys painting and hiking.
Ghazal Sadeghi (MSc Candidate)
Haneen M. Alkhawaldeh (PhD Candidate)
Ghazal Sadeghi (MSc Candidate)
Ghazal Sadeghi is an MSc candidate in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Ottawa, where she also received her BSc in Biomedical Science. She is currently studying the role of epigenetics in the pathogenesis of glioblastoma. In her free time, Ghazal enjoys painting, reading and doing yoga.
Mohammad Al Ayach (MSc Candidate)
Haneen M. Alkhawaldeh (PhD Candidate)
Ghazal Sadeghi (MSc Candidate)
Mohammad is an MSc Candidate in Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Ottawa, and holds a BSc in Neuroscience from the University of Guelph. His current research focuses on differentiation of brain tumor stem cells in glioblastoma, with an emphasis on OSMR. Outside the lab, he finds joy in a variety of activities, including listening to music, taking leisurely walks, and reading.
Charlotte Li (MSc Candidate)
Charlotte Li (MSc Candidate)
Charlotte Li (MSc Candidate)
Charlotte Li is an MSc candidate in Neuroscience at the University of Ottawa, where she also received her BSc in Health Science. Her current research focuses on neural stem cells and neuron morphogenesis on the pathogenesis of a rare type of X-linked intellectual disability (XLID).
Alumni
Dilan Rasool (PhD, 2019-2024), McGill University
Kamaldeep Randhwa (MSc, 2022-2024), University of Ottawa
Mehdi Hagi (MSc, 2019-2021), McGill University
Present position: Research Technician, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research
Matthew Laaper (MSc, 2016-2018), McGill University
Present position: Medical student, Memorial University, Canada
Laura Raco (MSc, 2021-2022), McGill University
Present position: Clinical Research Associate
Hadeel Al-Hadi (Winter 2022), University of Ottawa
Present position: Medical school, University of Toronto
Alyanna Popatia (BSc, 2022-2023), University of Ottawa
Wen Bo (Sam) Zhou (2019-2020), McGill University
Present position: PhD Candidate, Alan Edwards Centre for Research on Pain, Oral Health Sciences, McGill University
Clair Haumesser (January - August 2019), McGill University
Present position: Medical School, Université de Montréal
Corin Seelmann (January - April 2015), McGill University
Present position: PhD Candidate, Composite Biosystems Laboratory (WCBSL), University of Waterloo
Mira Ghaly (January - April 2015), McGill University
Present position: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Odette Cancer Centre
Mohammad Danial Mohsin (September - December 2015), McGill University
Present position: eClinical Project Manager, Clinical Trial Management, Axiom Real-Time Metrics, Toronto, Ontario
Idris Fatakdawala (September 2015 - August 2017), McGill University
Present position: Clinical Research Coordinator (Regional Stroke Team) at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario
Menka Suresh (September - December 2015), McGill University
Present position: MSc Candidate, Science Communication, StonyBrook University
Dr. Farzaneh Lotfipour (2022-2023), University of Ottawa
Dr. Audrey Burban (2018-2021), McGill University
Present position: French Institut of Health and Medical Research (INSERM)
Dr. Ahmad Sharanek (2017-2021), McGill University
Present position: French Institut of Health and Medical Research (INSERM)