Meet the 2025-2026 Council
President and VPs
President
Abdelrahman Fahmy
Honours Project: Morgan Fullerton: Trained Immunity of Bone Marrow-Derived Macrophages in Atherosclerosis
Why I joined TMM: Tight-knit class with similar interests, cool research projects,and more professor interaction!
Fun fact: I was born in Kuwait!
Favourite food: Kushari
Email: pretmmsa@uottawa.ca
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VP Finance
Kathleen Connnolly
Honours Project: Dr. Berman's lab, I'm a part of a team working to optimize prime editing in zebrafish
Why I joined TMM: I joined TMM to be part of a small, supportive community of passionate students! I was also very excited about the unique courses, the hands-on learning experiences, and the amazing research opportunities the program offers
Fun fact: I have 30 aunts and uncles!
Favourite food: Sushi
Email: fintmmsa@uottawa.ca
Katie Klein
Honours Project: Evaluating behavioural impairments in a mouse model of intracerebral hemorrhage.
Why I joined TMM: Smaller class sizes, more hands-on learning, and great research opportunities!
Fun fact: I love backcountry camping!
Favourite food: Pizza
Email: inttmmsa@uottawa.ca
VP Internal
Jordan Yin
Honours Project: Understanding the immunomodulatory properties of exosomes derived from SMAC Mimetics and Type I Interferons in cancer cells
Why I joined TMM: SEA-Phages and the research opportunities
Fun fact: I am a Fulham fan
Favourite food: Chicken
Email: exttmmsa@uottawa.ca
VP External
VP Bilingual
Sophia Guy
Honours Project: My research project, done in the Giguère Lab, focuses on the interaction of different Gα subunits with their βƔ dimers in μ-opioid receptors.
Why I joined TMM: I joined TMM for the close-knit community, the great profs and mentors and the many unique research opportunities like the bacteriophage lab and the rotation project
Fun fact: I grew up in Montreal
Favourite food: Sushi
Email: biltmmsa@uottawa.ca
Bhavya Joshi
Honours Project: Investigates how malignant cell states in High-Grade Serous Carcinoma (HGSC) evolve in response to chemotherapy using patient-derived organoids.
Why I joined TMM: Because it felt like the perfect balance between medicine and research. I’ve always been interested in understanding diseases at a deeper level, and TMM allows me to explore that through hands-on research experience.
Fun fact: I went to a boarding school when I was 8 years old and spent all of my school years there.
Favourite food: Momo
Email: acatmmsa@uottawa.ca
VP Academic
Coordinators
Social Media Coordinator
Puskar Kunwar
Honours Project: I am in Dr.Benjamin Rostein's lab, working on synthesizing a novel radiotracer to image strokes
Why I joined TMM: I joined TMM to actually gain research experience and also develop strong connections within the close-knit TMM community with like-minded individuals.
Fun Fact: I am a chemist!
Favourite food: Mutton Curry
Email: soctmmsa@uottawa.ca
Research and Careers Coordinator
Toshka Besharah
Honours Project: Fullerton Immunometabolism lab, under the direction of Morgan Fullerton. Currently collaborating with Dr. Fullerton on the development of a research plan and design based on upcoming research grants.
Reason to join TMM: I wanted to be part of a program that felt like a team. Coming from high-performance sport, I really value collaboration, curiosity, and drive. TMM offers the perfect mix of research, clinical insight, and community!
Fun Fact: I am a sprint kayaker for Team Canada, and raced at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games!
Favourite food: Korean BBQ
Email: rnctmmsa@uottawa.ca
Promotions Coordinator
Moumita Dutta
Honours Project: Studying neural stem cells in Dr. Lagace's lab!
Why I joined TMM: I wanted to join TMM to learn more about biomedical research - it is great for learning new research techniques, exploring different types of labs, and gaining the skills to take initiative for your own projects!
Fun fact: I love Formula 1 and could talk about it all day!!
Favourite food: coffee and buldak noodles
Email: protmmsa@uottawa.ca
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Coordinator
Melissa Barnett
Honours Project: Under the supervision of Dr. Suresh Gadde, my project focuses on evaluating the synergistic effects of miR-34a and Osimertinib-loaded nanoparticles in treating non-small cell lung cancer.
Why I joined TMM: I loved the idea of being part of a smaller program where I could meet new people and really get to know my classmates and profs, while gaining more research experience.
Fun Fact: I was born in London, UK
Favourite food: Sushi
Email: editmmsa@uottawa.ca
Outreach Coordinator
Sarah Rehmani
Honours Project: Optogenetic theta-burst stimulation of the motor cortex, working under Dr. Greg Silasi
Why I joined TMM: To be part of a supportive community and engage more closely with the world of biomedical research!
Fun fact: I'm a piano teacher!
Favourite food: Biryani
Email: outtmmsa@uottawa.ca
Abhijit Sinha
Honours Project: Nanoparticle treatments for triple negative breast cancer - Dr. Lisheng Wang
Reason to join TMM: I joined TMM because of our world-class research opportunities, our close proximity of the research labs to our classes, our incredibly small class sizes, and most importantly, our high acceptance rates to med school
Fun Fact: I have been playing Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for 8 years, and I am not close to done
Favourite food: Doner
Email: rectmmsa@uottawa.ca
Recruitment Coordinator
Advisors
Senior Advisor
Jordan Yin
Research project: BSc. in TMM and MSc. in CMM.
Reason to join TMM:
Fun Fact:
Favourite food:
3rd-Year Representatives
English 3rd Year Rep
Peter Han
Research interests: Metabolism and Endocrinology
Reason to join TMM: Tightknit class with similar interests, cool research projects, more prof interaction!
Fun Fact: I really like bread!
Favourite food: Egyptian Koshari
French 3rd Year Rep
Kenza Guessous
Research interests: Neurobiology
Reason to join TMM: I worked in a neurobiology lab for two years and really enjoyed it, so I wanted to join a research-oriented program!
Fun Fact: I played competitive basketball for 6 years!
Favourite food: Chicken fajitas
Maira Gangji
Research interests: Drug discovery
Reason to join TMM: wanted to gain hands-on lab experience and was drawn to the close-knit community it offers. The small class sizes allows me to build genuine connections with classmates and professors, making it a place where I feel truly supported and engaged!
Fun Fact: I love playing basketball and volleyball!
Favourite food: Sushi
English 3rd Year Rep
French 3rd Year Rep
William Khawam
Research interests: Cell and cancer biology
Reason to join TMM: TMM was a great way to get access to research and lay a perfect foundation for my medical school endeavours.
Fun Fact: I love skiing and playing soccer!
Favourite food: Shawarma