

Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa

Research Technician
Jamie joined the group in 2025 as a Co-Op Student, then completed her 2025–2026 Honours Research Project. and then continued working with us as a research technician.
MSc Student
Bhavya joined the group in September 2025. Her MSc project focuses on metabolic engineering of lignin biosynthesis in Arabidopsis.

Honours Student
Lauren joined the group for her 2026-2027 Honours Project. She is researching the mechanisms of lignin deposition in seed pods and the effects of lignification on pod shattering (dehiscence).

Honours Student
Justyn joined the group for his 2026-2027 Honours Project. He is investigating phenolic metabolites in one of our favourite local plant species, Eastern leatherwood (Dirca palustris).

Research Technician
Talia joined the group in 2025 as a volunteer and then continued working with us as a research technician. She has been helping us to optimise our plant cultivation methods.