Our Mission
• Build community within the uOttawa Biology department
• Highlight who we are outside of academia, as well as exciting research
• Produce content in both English and French
• Create a publication that people within and outside of the uOttawa Biology community want to read
• Highlight who we are outside of academia, as well as exciting research
• Produce content in both English and French
• Create a publication that people within and outside of the uOttawa Biology community want to read
Magazine Sections
Happenings
Looking back at departmental events of the past trimester, and forward to upcoming events. Highlighting achievements of the past trimester (publications, graduates, etc.).
Community
Exploring our community both within and beyond the department, and uOttawa. Profiles of our Bio department community as well as those within our broader community (e.g. science communication partners). How to reach outside the ‘ivory tower’ into the broader world, as well as into different science communities (e.g. industry and government).
Arts & Life
A chance to explore who we are outside of academia. Discussions about art and culture, as well as issues we experience (e.g. the cost of living on a stipend, mental health in academia). Opinion pieces and personal stories are welcome.
Research
Exciting new research within and outside of the department, as well as thoughts about research itself. Interviews with inspiring scientists and discussions of their work, stories about successes and failures, and opinions on issues within research.
Miscellany
A chance to get in those odds and ends, and some extra humour.
Looking back at departmental events of the past trimester, and forward to upcoming events. Highlighting achievements of the past trimester (publications, graduates, etc.).
Community
Exploring our community both within and beyond the department, and uOttawa. Profiles of our Bio department community as well as those within our broader community (e.g. science communication partners). How to reach outside the ‘ivory tower’ into the broader world, as well as into different science communities (e.g. industry and government).
Arts & Life
A chance to explore who we are outside of academia. Discussions about art and culture, as well as issues we experience (e.g. the cost of living on a stipend, mental health in academia). Opinion pieces and personal stories are welcome.
Research
Exciting new research within and outside of the department, as well as thoughts about research itself. Interviews with inspiring scientists and discussions of their work, stories about successes and failures, and opinions on issues within research.
Miscellany
A chance to get in those odds and ends, and some extra humour.
Editorial Board
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Website Manager
Karen Kadamani
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Hello, I’m the BioMatters Editor-in-Chief. I make sure that we bring you awesome issues filled with pieces that celebrate and highlight the achievements, creativity, and pure amazingness of our bio community at uOttawa. I am a PhD student exploring the immune response of naked mole-rats. Outside of lab work, I enjoy reading, reading and reading!
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SECTION EDITORS
Happenings
Sarah Heffernan
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Hi, I’m Sarah! My role is to keep everyone up to date on events happening in the department and around campus. I am a MSc student in the Rajakumar lab where I study eye development in ants. My passions outside of the lab include camping, playing sports, and looking for cool insects to take pictures of!
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Community
Jayna Bergman
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Hello! I’m Jayna, a PhD student in the Lee-Yaw Lab where I study population genomics to inform conservation decisions for amphibians in western Canada. I love all things herpetology related, looking in ponds, and curling up with my cat and a good book!
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Arts & Life
Adèle Léger
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Hi! My name is Adèle and I’m a PhD student in Charles Darveau’s lab, where I study the diversity of metabolism in bees, focusing on how different species fuel their mitochondria and sustain flight. When I’m not in the lab, you’ll often find me knitting, cooking, curled up with a book, or spending time outdoors!
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Research
Paulina Hanzelova
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Hey! I’m Paulina, a PhD student in the Akimenko lab, where I’m investigating the molecular mechanisms of fin development and regeneration using zebrafish. Specifically, I study the role of special fibers that act as a scaffold for growing fins. In my spare time, I also work with fibers, but in the weaving textiles and spinning yarn way.
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Miscellany
Louise Walker
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Hi! I’m Louise, a Master’s student in Dr. Michael Jonz’s lab, investigating the role of serotonin receptors in the hypoxic response of zebrafish. Outside of the lab I am a dedicated cat mom, as well as a powerlifter on the University's UOPower team.
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FRENCH CONTENT EDITORS
Navid Bahramifarid
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Hello! I’m Navid, a MSc student in the Rajakumar lab and I’m investigating the effects of histone modifications on caste development in ants! I love doing photography and exploring random nature paths whenever I come across any. If you’re on campus, you can contact me if ever you want to see some cool ants from our lab 🐜
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Nicolas Bonin
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Hi there! My name is Nicolas and I am an PhD student in the Careau lab where I study the links between behaviours and physical performances in white-footed mice. Nature lover in general, I appreciate evolutionary ecology, the outdoors and birds in particular! On the normal human side, I like to read and draw.
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Augustin Birot
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Hi! I’m Augustin, a PhD student in the M.A.D. lab, studying the evolution of body mass in yellow-bellied marmots. When I’m not doing stats or petting marmots (for work only of course), you’ll find me either on a hike or doing more stats to find the best tips & tricks for the next edition of Biomatters!
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Gabrielle Quenneville
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Hey there! My name is Gabrielle, and I’m an MSc student in the Ekker Lab, where I study sensory neurodevelopment in zebrafish. Outside the lab, you’ll find me rocking out to music, tending to my plants, or getting lost in a good book.
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GRAPHIC DESIGN EDITORS
Catherine Cao
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Hi, I am Catherine, a MSc student under the supervision of Dr. Mennigen and Dr. Pamenter. My research will look at the crosstalk of the hypoxia, immune, and endocrine stress response in several fish species. Outside of the lab I enjoy drawing, playing the piano, and gaming with friends.
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Brianna Raven
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Hello! I’m a PhD candidate in the Trudeau Lab studying novel hormones and how they function within amphibian reproduction. Outside of the lab I love to hike, rock climb, and explore my creativity through graphic design projects.
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ILLUSTRATIONS EDITOR
Tala Talhouni
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Hi! I’m Tala! I’m a MSc student in the Harris Lab, studying the secondary metabolites of plants and fungi. Outside the lab, I love café hopping, discovering new music, collecting vinyl records, and getting creative with my drawings. I’m excited to merge my passion for science and art as illustrator for our biology magazine!
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SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR
Reyhaneh R-Tajadod
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Hello! I'm Reyhaneh, a PhD student in the Pamenter lab, where I study the potential neuroprotective roles for GABA in the brain of hypoxia-tolerant naked mole-rats, which are among the most hypoxia-tolerant mammals identified. Outside of the lab, I enjoy driving, camping, sports, music, and hiking.
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Thank you to all our contributors!
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