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Dr. Raha with four graduate students in the lab.

Dr. Sandeep Raha

Dr. Raha is an associate professor in the department of Pediatrics at McMaster University. He is also an associate member of the department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences and the Chair of Admissions for the Graduate program in Medical Sciences. He obtained his PhD. from the University of Toronto, Department of Biochemistry. His post-doctoral training was carried out the Hospital for Sick Children in the area of mitochondrial dysfunction and metabolic disease.  He then worked in the biotech sector, as the manager of the molecular biology group of FONA Technologies designing and optimizing biosensors to detect single nucleotide polymorphisms. He started his own research program in 2007, in the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Raha truly enjoys his research program which connects the worlds of basic biomedical research to clinical consequence. Outside of his research he keeps his competitive and investigative skills engaged through “football” (better known as soccer to the people in the 1st world) and exploratory angling (fishing).

All fuelled by the golden elixir of life, the finely cultured coffee bean!

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Chitman Josan (Ph.D. Candidate, Year 4)

I am a PhD candidate in the Medical Science Program at McMaster. My research focus is on exploring the impact of cannabis on mammary gland development and breast milk composition. I pursued my Masters in Science (M.Sc.) and Bachelor in Health Science (B.H.Sc.) here at McMaster as well. My love for research, teaching and leadership has kept me engaged and inspired throughout my academic years. Outside of school, I enjoy travelling and learning new things.

Tina Podinic (M.Sc. Candidate, Year 2)

Tina Podinic is a 2nd year Master’s student in Dr. Raha’s laboratory, working towards her degree in Medical Science at McMaster University. Her research project investigates the impact of CBD on trophoblast function during placentation, particularly in the context of mitochondrial metabolism, function and dynamics. Previously, Tina completed her H.BSc in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Ottawa. She enjoys exploring new hiking trails and coffee shops, and dancing in her free time.

Andie MacAndrew (M.Sc. Candidate, Year 1)

Andie MacAndrew is a 1st year Master’s student in Dr. Raha’s laboratory, working towards her degree in Medical Science at McMaster University. Her research project investigates the potential neuroprotective and neuroprogressive effects of THC and CBD in a cellular model of stress/anxiety. Andie completed her H.BSc in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Ottawa. She enjoys skiing, playing tennis and going out with friends.

 

ALUMNI

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Harmeet Gurm, M.Sc.

O’llenecia walker, Ph.D.

Michael Wong, Ph.D.

Robyn Pereira, M.Sc.

Emily Hayes, M.Sc.

Anna Lechowicz, M.Sc.

RECENT UNDERGRADUATES

Wilfrid Wong – Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences

Sunny Kim – Bachelors of Health Science

Yat (Sheila) Kwok – Chemical Biology

Portia Derbedrosian – Life Sciences

Michael Chan – Integrated Sciences

Kush Patel – Biomedical Discovery & Commercialization

Sarah Shawky – Biomedical Discovery & Commercialization

Inna Ushcatz – Biochemistry Biomedical Sciences

Pranjali Muppidi – Biochemistry Biomedical Sciences

Mariah Lapierre – Biochemistry Biomedical Sciences

Rehgi Ragos – Biochemistry Biomedical Sciences

Mohamed Adam – Biomedical Discovery & Commercialization

Geetha Ramachandran

Bhagyashree Sharma – Bachelors of Health Science

Gurrattan Chandhoke – Bachelors of Health Science