Meet the Basic Science Trainee Committee
The BSTC communicates the training and professional development needs of trainees to the NMD4C pre-clinical science pillar leads, providing feedback, and suggesting improvements to existing NMD4C trainee opportunities.
The BSTC is composed of 16 members, including a chair, co-chair, secretary and sub-committee members representing the diversity of neuromuscular research trainees in Canada.
Jean-Philippe Leduc-Gaudet
Assistant Professor, Medical Biology Department | Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR)
Podcast Sub-Committee
Emma Sutton
Postdoctoral Fellow | The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI)
Rebecca Yaworski
PhD Student | The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) | Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine | Neuroscience Program, University of Ottawa
Jaskaran Singh
PhD student, Department of Neuroscience | Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)
Standard Operating Procedures Sub-Committee
Adrien Rihoux
PhD student, Neurosciences | Centre de recherche du CHUM (CRCHUM)
Sean Ng
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Pharmacology | Biozentrum, Basel, Switzerland
Umme Sabrina Haque
PhD student, Department of Neuroscience, University of Alberta | Yokota lab Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute
Mathias Bell
PhD student, Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Queen's University
Magda Lesinski
PhD student, Department of Integrative Physiology, McMaster University
Workshop Sub-Committee
Shatha Atieh
PhD student, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa
Jaryeon Lee
MSc student, York University’s Stem Cell Research Group, Muscle Health Research Center
Caroline Part
PhD student, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa | CHEO Research Institute
Ohanes Ashekyan
PhD student, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Sprott Centre for Stem Cell Research, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) | University of Ottawa
Social Media Sub-Committee
Haley Geertsma
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Ottawa | CHEO Research Institute
Pauline Garcia
Postdoctoral Fellow | Dr. Nicolas Dumont Laboratory | CHU Sainte Justine / Université de Montréal | Stem Cell Network Trainee Communications Committee Member
Mark Danesh
PhD Candidate | York University
Basic Science Trainee Committee Projects
The BSTC works on projects to strengthen the collaborative landscape of basic neuromuscular research resources in Canada.
Create an open-source database of research protocols and expertise from neuromuscular research labs in Canada. Share your lab's expertise here!
Implement individual traineeships to learn specialized techniques. Learn more about the NMD4C collaborative training awards!
Support the organization of events, workshops, and activities geared towards trainees that promote professional and personal development
Eligibility & Committee Terms
Eligibility:
All current basic science trainees that are members of the NMD4C are eligible to be members of the BSTC.
Term:
Members of the BSTC will serve for a term of 2 years, with the possibility of renewal for 2 consecutive terms.
Selection:
NMD4C pre-clinical science pillar leads will select the chair and co-chair. New members will be selected by the NMD4C pre-clinical science pillar leads in consultation with the BSTC chair and co-chair.
Terms of Reference:
The BSTC terms of reference can be found here.
