Research Group

Current Group Members

(Undergraduate research student)

Katrina Ruzicka
(Undergraduate research student)

Krish Kiran Valluru
(Undergraduate research student)

Megan Farkas
(Undergraduate research student)

Cassandra Rooke
(Undergraduate research student)

Taylor Rounds
(Undergraduate research student)

Aritra Bhattacharjee
(Undergraduate research student)

Sebastian Karpinski
(Undergraduate research student)

Grace Kim
(Undergraduate research student) 

Former Graduate Student Members

Samuel Koh (M.Sc. 2020)
Synthetic Chemist (Toronto Research Chemicals)

Angel Ho (M.Sc. 2020)
Synthetic Chemist (Toronto Research Chemicals)

Christopher Wicks (M.Sc. 2019)
Ph.D. student (Brock Univ. with Tomas Hudlicky)

Dina Petko (M.Sc. 2018)
Chemist (Fluidigm Canada Inc.)

Katrina Tait (M.Sc. 2017)
Research Scientist (Wellington Labs)

Rebecca Boutin (M.Sc. 2017)
Ph.D. student (McGill Univ. with Youla Tsantrizos)

Emily Carlson (Ph.D. 2016)
Product Specialist (PerkinElmer Technologies)
Previous:
- Research Chemist (Mirexus Biotechnologies Inc.)

Jaipal R. Nagireddy (Ph.D. 2014)
Director (Vibrant Pharma Inc.)

Michael Edmunds (M.Sc. 2014)
Epidemiologist/Biostatistician (Health Canada)
Previous:
- Chemist (Lab Services, U of G)

Mary McKee (M.Sc. 2013)
Account Manager (Advanced Chemistry Development Inc.)
Previous:
- Chemist (Toronto Research Chemicals)

Mohammed A. Raheem (Ph.D. 2013)
Research Chemist (Apotex Pharmachem Inc.)

Kelsey Jack (M.Sc. 2012)
Registered Physiotherapist (BodyTech Physiotherapy)
Previous:
- Chemist (Apotex Pharmachem Inc.)

Andrew Tigchelaar (M.Sc. 2012)
Law Clerk (Federal Court of Canada)
Previous:
- Chemist (Lab Services, U of G)

Tanner Kettle (M.Sc. 2012)
Quality Assurance Manager (Acerus Pharma)
Previous:
- Quality Associate (Trimel Pharmaceuticals)

Jamie Haner (M.Sc. 2011)
Ph.D. student (McMaster U with Gary Schrobilgen)

Robin Durham (M.Sc. 2011)
High School Teacher (Abbey Park High School)

Ben Machin (M.Sc. 2009)
Senior Research Scientist (Alphora Research Inc.)

Jordan Goodreid (M.Sc. 2009)
Senior Research Scientist (Alphora Research Inc.)

Neil Cockburn (M.Sc. 2009)
Radiochemist (Lawson Health Research Institute)

Michelle Menard (M.Sc. 2008)
Business Coach (Ultimate Life Satisfaction Inc.)
Previous:
- Assistant Manager (MAC Cosmetics)

Paul Le Marquand (M.Sc. 2007)
High School Teacher (St. Joan of Arc School Calgary)

Ryan Burton (M.Sc. 2007)
Analytical Technologist (Ministry of the Environment)
Previous:
- Associate Chemist II (Apotex Pharmachem Inc.)
- Research Chemist (Alphora Research Inc.)

Anna Allen (M.Sc. 2007)
Assistant Professor (Colorado State University, USA)
Previous:
- Postdoc. at Cambridge U with Matthew Gaunt
- Ph.D. at Princeton U with David MacMillan

Gavin C. Tsui (M.Sc. 2006)
Faculty (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Previous:
- Postdoc. at Max-Planck-Institut with Ben List
- Ph.D. at U of Toronto with Mark Lautens

Karine Villeneuve (Ph.D. 2006)
Director CMC (Bellus Health Inc.)
Previous:
- Research Fellow (Vertex Canada)
- Vice President Product Development (Groupe PARIMA)
- Research Chemist (Delmar Chemicals)
- Research Chemist (Merck Frosst Canada)
- Postdoc. at UC Irvine with Larry Overman

Nicole R. Riddell (M.Sc. 2005)
Quality manager (Wellington Labs)

Woo-Jin Yoo (M.Sc. 2005)
Assistant Professor (National Taiwan University)
Previous:
- Assistant Professor (University of Tokyo)
- Postdoc. at U of Tokyo with Kobayashi
- Ph.D. at McGill U with Chao-Jun Li

Robert W. Jordan (Ph.D. 2004)
Senior Manager of Technology Transfer (Eurofins CDMO Alphora Research Inc.)
Previous:
- Senior Research Scientist (Alphora Research Inc.)
- Senior Scientist (Vibrant Pharma Inc.)

Geoffrey K. Tranmer (Ph.D. 2003)
Associate Professor (University of Manitoba)
Previous:
- Research Chemist (Merck Frosst Canada)
- Postdoc. at Cambridge U with Steve Ley
- Postdoc. at Princeton U with Semmelhack

Peter R. Khoury (M.Sc. 2003)
Owner of IGET Chemicals

Peter D. M. Mayo (Ph.D. 2003)
Insect Chemical Ecologist (Canadian Forest Service)

Carol Yip (M.Sc. 2000)
Patent Agent (Deacons Law Firm)
Previous:
- Patent Agent (Bereskin & Parr Law Firm)

Undergraduate: Senior Research Projects

Jarvis Hill (2018-2019)
Ph.D. student (University of Georgia)

Austin Pounder (2018-2019)
M.Sc. student (Tam group, U of Guelph)

Isaak Mele (2018-2019)
Senior Associate (Sun Life Capital Management)

Meghan Fragis (2017-2018)
Ph.D. student (McMaster University)

Samuel Koh (2017-2018)
M.Sc. student (Tam group, U of Guelph)

Elizabeth Brown (2017-2018)
Analyst (Labstat International Inc.)

Alysia Horvath (2016-2017)
Quality Control Chemist (Bio Agri Mix LP)

Austin Marchese (2016-2017)
Ph.D. student (University of Toronto)

Matthew Stratton (2016-2017)
Dentistry Student (University of Detroit)

Michael Saley (2016-2017)
Ph.D. student (University of Guelph)

Mohamed Ahmed (2014-2015)
Medical School student (University of Toronto)

Daniel Hong (2014-2015)
Senior Regulatory Affairs Officer (Health Canada)

Cristina Barros (2014-2015)

Katrina Tait (2014-2015)
Research Scientist (Wellington Labs)

Scott McKenzie (2011-2012)
Chemist (Lorama Group Inc.)

Mary McKee (2011-2012)
Account Manager (Advanced Chemistry Development Inc.)

David Petrone (2010-2011)
Postdoctoral Fellow (U of Toronto)

Colin Hesp (2010-2011)
Pharmacist (Rexall Pharmacies)

Jacqueline Evans (2009-2010)
Dentist (Dentistry on Kent in Lindsay)

Jamie Haner (2008-2009)
Ph.D. student (McMaster U with Gary Schrobilgen)

Nick Uhlig (2008-2009)
Research Scientist (Gilead Sciences Inc.)

Adrian Millman (2007-2008)
Medical School student (University of Calgary)

Avila De Sousa (2007-2008)
High School Teacher (North Toronto Collegiate Institute)

Robin Durham (2007-2008)
High School Teacher (Abbey Park High School)

Neil Cockburn (2006-2007)
Radiochemist (Lawson Health Research Institute)

John Whitney (2006-2007)
Assistant Professor (McMaster University)

Paul Le Marquand (2005-2006)
High School Teacher (St. Joan of Arc School Calgary)

Anna Allen (2004-2005)
Assistant Professor (Colorado State University, USA)

Stephen Kibbee (2004-2005)
Principal (Sandy Lake Academy)

Laura New (2004-2005)
Research Associate (University of Guelph)

Gavin Tsui (2003-2004)
Assistant Professor (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

Erika Cady (2002-2003)
Engineering Professional (Bombardier Aerospace)

Woo-Jin Yoo (2002-2003)
Assistant Professor (National Taiwan University)

Stuart Hudson (2001-2002)

Nathan Dalgleish (2000-2001)
Territory Manager (Diamed Lab Supplies)

Robert Jordan (1999-2000)
Senior Manager of Technology Transfer (Eurofins CDMO Alphora Research Inc.)

Jan Rainey (1998-1999)
Full Professor (Dalhousie University)
 
Marc Poirier (1998-1999)
Terminal Manager (Manitoulin Transport)

Peter Keech (1998-1999)
Manager Engineered Barrier Science (Nuclear Waste Management Organization)

Sean Handerson (1998-1999) 

Craig Humber (1998-1999)
Oral Surgeon (Saskatoon Oral Surgery)

Undergraduate: Summer USRA/URA

Matthew MacLeod (2019S) 
B.Sc. student (U of Guelph)

Austin Pounder (2019S)
M.Sc. student (Tam group, U of Guelph)

Samuel Koh (2018S)
M.Sc. student (Tam group, U of Guelph)

Mohamed Ahmed (2016S)
Medical School student (University of Toronto)

Katrina Tait (2015S) 
Research Scientist (Wellington Labs)

Oday Alrifai (2014S)
Ph.D. student (Food Science, U of Guelph)

Amanda Sproule (2013S) 
Chemistry Research Technician (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)

Cassandra Quan (2012S) 
Medical Doctor (in Brampton)

Colleen Hillis (2011S)
Quality Specialist (McNeil Consumer Healthcare)
 
Jennifer Howell (2008S)
High School Teacher (IB DP Chemistry, Elmwood School)
 
Elizabeth Fatila (2007S) 
Assistant Professor (Louisiana Tech University, USA)

Melody Ng (2006S) 
Medical Doctor (North York General Hospital)

Steve Kibbee (2004S) 
Principal (Sandy Lake Academy)

Cheryl Cassidy (2002S & 2003S) 
Medical Doctor (Hanover and District Hospital)

Sarah Pang (2001S) 

Maria Madeira (2000S) 
Principal Scientist (Merck)

Tahmina Kamal (1999S) 
English Teacher (Bellevue Learning Center)

Linda Chee-Chue (1998S)
Chemist (Health Canada)

Undergraduate: Work Study Program

Paulina Kmiec (2018-2019)
B.Sc. student (U of Guelph)

Grace Shei (2017-2018)
M.Sc. student (U of Guelph)

Grace Teng (2017-2018)
M.Sc. student (U of Guelph)

Austin Blue (2017-2018)
Retail Store Clerk (Sleeman Breweries Ltd.)

Elaine Li (2017-2018)
Pharmacy Assistant (Chiron Compounding Pharmacy)

Naomi Wedel (2017-2018)
Medical School Student (Queen's University)

Maria Berliant (2016-2017)
Medical School Student (University of Ottawa)

Jessica Purbrick (2016-2017)
Medical School Student (University of Toronto)

Valerei Wai (2015-2017)
Research Assistant (NuBiyota)

Nicole McKenney (2014-2016) 
Optometry Student (University of Waterloo)

Kristen Sauerzopf (2014-2016) 
Clinical Research Study Assistant (University Health Network)

Brieanne MacKay (2014-2015) 
Vet School Student (University of Guelph)

Milena Music (2014-2015) 
Medical School Student (University of Toronto)

Katie Phillips (2014-2015) 
QC Analyst (GlaxoSmithKline)

Katie Teng (2014-2015) 
Ph.D. student (McGill University)

Natalie Montwill (2013-2014) 
Process Development Scientist (Eurofins DiscoverX)

Nichole McKay (2012-2013) 
Clinical Research Coordinator (LMC Manna Research)

Krista McCambridge (2012-2013) 
Registered Nurse (Sanguen Health Centre)

Jessa Letargo (2012-2013) 

Catherine Belanger (2012-2013)
Veterinarian (Niagara Veterinary Emergency Clinic)
 
Alex Chan (2011-2012) 
Youth Pastor (Richmond Hill Christian Community Church)

Patricia Sobczyk (2009-2010) 

Genje Buenviaje (2009-2010) 
Medical School Student (James Cook University)

Jee Lee (2007-2008)
 
Fraser Waldie (2006-2007)
Research Scientist (NOVA Chemicals)
 
Karan Tsoi (2006-2007) 
Assistant General Manager (Terre Rouge Restaurant)

Tracy Ng (2006-2007) 

Sarah Regli (2005-2006) 
High School Teacher (St. John's Kilmarnock School)

Yousuf Keria (2005-2006) 

Jenna Denyes (2005-2006) 
Senior Healthcare Analyst Director (GAM Investments)

Jamie Lee (2005S) 

Natalia Kulikova (2005S) 
Owner (Chemia Academic Editing)

Alex Perieteanu (2003-2004) 
Director (Biopharmaceutical Services at SGS Life Science)

Robert McPhail (2002-2003)
Analyst (Biopharmaceutical Services at SGS Life Science)

Kathryn Towns (2000-2001) 

Matt Wong (2000-2001) 

Adam Pyke (2000-2001)
Scientist (ExVivo Labs Inc.)
 
Tiffany Hecnar (1999-2000)
Laboratory & Biosafety Officer (Lakehead University)

Others

Catherine Fust (Undergraduate Research Volunteer, 2019-2020)
B.Sc. student ( University of Guelph)

Mikaela Almeida (Undergraduate Research Volunteer, 2018-2019)
B.Sc. student ( University of Guelph)

Danielle Corco  (Undergraduate Research Volunteer, 2017-2018)
Vet School Student (University of Guelph)

Elham Karimi (Postdoctoral Research Fellow, 2007-2008) 
Technical Manager (Syncoat Chemicals Ltd.)

Alex Erokhine (Postdoctoral Research Fellow, 2001-2002)