Our Alumni

“Dr. Sim’s lab sets the standards for a collaborative, resourceful and fun workplace. From day one in the lab, I witnessed his thorough support in all aspects.”
5/6/22
Ahmed Elhossiny, MS ’20
Genetics, genomics and bioinformatics
“Working with research mentors is like having a coach on a sports team. Their job is to identify your potential and push you to the limits of your potential. ”
9/30/21
Brandon Ginley, PhD ’21
Computational cell biology, anatomy and pathology
“My time at the Jacobs School has given me the opportunity to learn new things, improve my skills and demonstrate that I’m capable of being a valuable member of a research team.”
5/6/22
Brianna Tylec, MS
Genetics, genomics and bioinformatics
“Working in Dr. Kosman’s lab was a great experience. It brought my interests to an interdisciplinary field between metal biology and neurosciences.”
9/23/21
Changyi Ji, PhD ’16
Biochemistry
“My love for genomic stability and DNA damage was born in Dr. Surtees’ lab. Working alongside her and other talented graduate students enabled me to find my niche and dig deeper into the research topic.”
5/6/22
Jumana Badar, MS ’18
Genetics, genomics and bioinformatics
“Pharmacology allows me to do the research I love and develop medication to help the people I care for.”
7/20/21
Kerri Pryce, PhD '18
Postdoctoral research fellow
“Dr. Popescu is always receptive to my ideas and allows me to take directions that I am most interested in, while keeping me focused and on track.”
7/20/21
Kirstie Cummings, PhD ’16
Biochemistry
Faculty and administrators spent significant time guiding me to find a lab that was a perfect fit. That hands-on guidance made me realize that UB was the perfect fit for me.
7/20/21
Megan Murray, MD/PhD ’14
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
“Dr. Buck has been a very helpful mentor. The training in his lab helped me to get into the University of Toronto, which has one of the best molecular genetics programs in the whole world.”
5/6/22
Shamira Tabrejee, MS ’20
Genetics, genomics and bioinformatics
“My six years at UB were the most meaningful and wonderful time of my life. I grew up a lot, made a lot of progress and gained a wealth of knowledge and friends.”
5/6/22
Zichun Xiao, MS ’21
Neuroscience