Our Team
Research Associates
Role: Using my research background in neuroimmunology and chronic pain, I support the Ghasemlou laboratory with the preparation of manuscripts, grants, and more.
Hobbies: rock climbing, hanging out with my cat & dog, acting
Post-Doctoral Fellows
Project: Characterizing the circadian activity of sensory neurons using electrophysiology
Hobbies: I like to craft and draw in my spare time.
Fun fact: I fished a piranha in the Amazon and ate it (not that tasty)!
Graduate Students
Doctoral Students
Project: Neuro-immune interactions in spinal cord injury pain and the circadian rhythm of nociception
Hobbies: fencing, running
Fun fact: I am a girl guide leader for a local Sparks and Brownie unit.
Project: Epidemiological studies concerning the circadian control of pain in chronic (CircaPain) and acute states.
Hobbies: Swimming, reading, and getting overly invested in Jeopardy!
Fun fact: I once met a goat that was on Game of Thrones. He was delightful.
Project: Multi-omics of neuroimmunolgy and pain
Hobbies: Crafting and learning web-development
Fun fact: I think water bears (tardigrades) are very cool
Project: Circadian rhythmicity in biopsychosocial outcomes of Chronic Pain, Multiple Sclerosis and Mental Illnesses
Hobbies: I’ve played roller hockey professionally since I was 9 years old. Yoga and meditation
Fun fact: Although I’m from Italy, I love Canada, snow and cold weather!
Project: Circadian disruption in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE).
Hobbies: Lego building, camping, hiking, cooking for cats.
Fun fact: I have been 6000 meters above sea level.
Master's Students
Project: Neuroinflammation and gut microbiome changes in spinal cord injury
Hobbies: Reading, writing, traveling
Fun fact: Koalas and humans have almost indiscernible fingerprints.
Project: Examining the potential role of glial circadian rhythms in chronic pain.
Hobbies: Rowing and curling
Fun fact: I cheer for every Boston team, except the Bruins. Go leafs!
Undergraduate Honours Students
Natalie Wilcox, 2022-present, email
Project: Investigating promotors of neuron growth causing allodynia in spared nerve injury model.
Hobbies: Backcountry camping and indoor rock climbing.
Fun fact: I grew up 6,000 feet above sea level.
Lab volunteers
Role: Research assistant, second year life sciences student
Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy camping, hiking, doing Arabic calligraphy, and rewatching Studio Ghibli movies!
Fun fact: Weird one, but I am allergic to cold weather!
Hobbies: Playing the violin, baking, hiking
Fun fact: I have two cats!