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Sarah Johnson
Tabassum Howlader
Sarah Johnson
Sarah is a fourth-year Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences student at the University of Ottawa. She has been part of the lab for three years, developing strong competency in microdialysis techniques, wet lab analyses, and whole-body heat and cold exposure studies. Her honours thesis examines the effects of cooling breaks on core temperature and cardiovascular strain during work in the heat.
Farah Mourad
Tabassum Howlader
Sarah Johnson
Farah is a third-year undergraduate student completing her Honors Bachelor’s of Health Sciences with a special option in Bioscience. Since joining the lab in her second-year, Farah has been assisting with a multitude of studies in understanding the impact of heat stress on cellular responses in our body, especially amongst vulnerable populations.
Tabassum Howlader
Tabassum Howlader
Tabassum Howlader
Tabassum is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa, completing an Honours Bachelor of Science in Translational and Molecular Medicine. Her involvement with human trials and wet lab work has enriched her understanding of the effects of heat stress on the physiological response of the body. Tabassum is excited to be
Tabassum is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa, completing an Honours Bachelor of Science in Translational and Molecular Medicine. Her involvement with human trials and wet lab work has enriched her understanding of the effects of heat stress on the physiological response of the body. Tabassum is excited to be a member of HEPRU and looks forward to contributing to this area of research.
Matthew Portugese
Matthew Portugese
Matthew Portugese
Matthew is a third-year undergraduate student in Human Kinetics, specializing in applied kinesiology. His research focuses on the effects of cold water immersion on thermoregulation and the development of protocols for safe work in various environmental conditions. Additionally, exploring the basis of biochemical respones to these envri
Matthew is a third-year undergraduate student in Human Kinetics, specializing in applied kinesiology. His research focuses on the effects of cold water immersion on thermoregulation and the development of protocols for safe work in various environmental conditions. Additionally, exploring the basis of biochemical respones to these envriomental stress' on the body to better understand cellular autophagy.
Shaza El Bagoury
Matthew Portugese
Matthew Portugese
Shaza is a fourth-year undergraduate student in Health Sciences with a concentration in Population and Public Health and a minor in Psychology. She joined the lab in her third year to understand more about the human cellular response to heat stress and to gain more research experience. Shaza is excited to be part of this amazing team and to contribute to various studies.
Saeed Linton
Matthew Portugese
Saeed Linton
Saeed Linton is an NSERC-funded undergraduate researcher at HEPRU, studying autophagy’s role in cellular survival during acute physiological stressors. His research compares metabolic (exercise) and heat-induced (warm-water immersion) stress responses, with a focus on aging. Passionate about translational medicine, he aims to bridge funda
Saeed Linton is an NSERC-funded undergraduate researcher at HEPRU, studying autophagy’s role in cellular survival during acute physiological stressors. His research compares metabolic (exercise) and heat-induced (warm-water immersion) stress responses, with a focus on aging. Passionate about translational medicine, he aims to bridge fundamental science with clinical applications. Outside the lab, Saeed is actively involved in entrepreneurship and community initiatives.
Raven Faith Haldenby-Jacob
Raven Faith Haldenby-Jacob
Raven Faith Haldenby-Jacob
Raven is a second-year undergraduate student in Human Kinetics, specializing in applied kinesiology. She joined the lab to gain hands-on experience with heat-stress to enrich her understanding of the physiological response of the body. Raven is thrilled to be apart of this amazing team and to have the ability to assist with a multitude of heat-related studies.
Sofia Melo
Raven Faith Haldenby-Jacob
Raven Faith Haldenby-Jacob
Sofia is a second-year undergraduate student completing her Bachelor of Science in biomedical science, minoring in psychology. She joined the lab to gain experience in environmental heat-stress research to enhance her learning about various human physiological responses. Sofia is excited to contribute to the lab's important and fascinating research in their ongoing studies!