Science & Research

My research focuses on the design and development of biomaterials to better understand biological systems and address complex challenges in human health. With a multidisciplinary foundation in chemistry, molecular biology and engineering, my work brings together material science and biology to investigate disease mechanisms, develop therapeutic strategies and create models that more closely replicate the human biological environment.

PEPTIDE & SELF-ASSEMBLING BIOMATERIALS

DRUG DELIVERY & THERAPEUTICS

IMMUNOMATERIALS & CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY

3D DISEASE MODELING & TUMOR MICROENVIRONMENTS

Designing bio-inspired and self-assembling materials with tunable properties for biomedical applications.

Developing localized, controlled and stimuli-responsive systems for therapeutic delivery.

Engineering biomaterials that interact with the immune system and support innovative approaches to cancer therapy.

Creating biomaterial-based models that recreate key features of human tissues and disease to better understand biological mechanisms and therapeutic response.

Publications

My peer-reviewed research spans biomaterials, drug delivery, immunoengineering, cancer research and disease modeling, with work published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

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Teaching

University of Toronto | Course Instructor & Teaching Assistant

Course Instructor: Introduction to Biochemistry (CHMB62)
Teaching Assistant: Bio-organic Chemistry, Microbiology, Organic Reaction Mechanisms, Organic Synthesis, Inorganic Chemistry, Introductory Chemistry & Introductory Biochemistry
Teaching Awards: Unit 1 Course Instructor Award • 2020 University of Toronto Scarborough Teaching Assistant Award • 2018 Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences Teaching Assistant Award

Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation | Director, Bioengineering Education Program

Lead and have grown the Institute’s bioengineering education program over 4 years, developing its curriculum, syllabus and training experience
Oversee the competitive selection process, screening hundreds of applications annually, while mentoring students through hands-on biomedical research

Scientific and Clinical Consulting

Scientific Evidence, Ingredient & Product Science

Evaluating ingredients, formulations, biological mechanisms, emerging technologies and evidence-based claims.

Clinical Research

Study strategy, design, endpoints, biomarkers and scientific interpretation.

Scientific Communication

Scientific writing, health education and translating complex research into clear, meaningful information.

Biomedical Research

Research strategy, experimental design and translational innovation.