What is our mission?

MIMSA’s goal is to foster student involvement beyond the classroom, and connect UTSC students with their peers and faculty both at UTSC and UTSG, while engaging and supporting through undergraduate research seminars, faculty research seminars, educational events, social events and more.

We offer a friendly and safe environment for students to engage, contribute, and learn about Molecular Biology, Immunology and Disease through social events and networking opportunities.

MIMSA serves as a bridge between the undergraduate community and the UTSC faculty associated with the programs in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Meet our team

Co-President

Fatima Azhar

5th Year, Double Major in Biochemistry Co-op & Mental Health Studies, and Minor in Applied Statistics 

Fun Fact: I’m the only one in my family with a birthmark!

Co-President

Tony Yu

4th Year, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Fun Fact: I love growing plants!

Directors of Academics

Sukriti Kothari

4th Year, Double Major in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Disease & Biochemistry

Fun Fact: I’m allergic to sunscreen!

Emily Wellwood

3rd Year, Double Major in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Disease & Plant Biology

Fun Fact: I like to grow a little radish garden every year 🙂

Director of Events and Conference Affairs

Mishaal Imran

3rd Year, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Specialist) 

Fun Fact: My favorite music genres are pop, indie pop rock and anything with brass or classical instruments used in the instrumental!

I also love to read when I get a break from university work. I recently picked up “Looking for Jane” by Heather Marshall and thought it was a phenomenal read! Another great book I love is “Heartless” by Marissa Meyer!

Sanjana Itham

2nd Year, Neuroscience

Fun Fact: I love reading books with romance/fantasy and baking cookies!

Ingrid Woo

3rd Year, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Specialist Program

Fun Fact: I love adventures and travelling!!! My favourite place to travel is the Maldives! When I was twelve, I scuba-dived and swam with a group of sharks in the Maldives. It was a thrilling experience! Fun fact…Did you know that some sharks can glow in the dark?

Director of External Affairs

Olivia Hawco

4th Year, Specialist in Human Biology

Fun Fact: I know 35 digits of pi!

Director of the Graduate Student Mentorship Program (GSMP)

Maxim An

4rd Year, Human Biology & Biology Double Major

Fun Fact: In my spare time, I enjoy writing fantasy stories having nightmares about Arabidopsis thaliana.

Andre Wijesekera

3rd Year, Life Sciences

Fun Fact: My favourite hobby is reading the Bible, which always shows me how Lord Jesus Christ loves everyone and how there is always hope in Him!

Directors of Multimedia & Public Relations

Graphic Design

Ruei Ying (Jess) Sun

2nd Year, Molecular Biology & Immunology

Fun Fact: I went out to the park with my friend and saw a real salmon!

Social Media Manager

Tharmitha Ramkumar

4th Year, Double Major in Human Biology and Population Health Fun Fact: In my spare time enjoy listening to true crime podcasts and bulleting journalling. I started playing tennis this summer and I am currently learning how to skate!

Webmaster

Arielle Tsang

4th Year, Specialist in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Co-op Fun Fact: I love bubble tea!

Secretary

Malaika Baig

3rd Year,  Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Co-op

Fun Fact: I have an identical twin!

Second Year Representatives

Khushi Khan

2nd Year, Molecular Biology & Psychology

Fun Fact: I am an avid romance reader. Name any romance book or author and I will have read it. And it’s because I love romance books so much that I have my own reader blog on goodreads!

Riya Lakhani

2nd Year, Human Biology & Molecular Biology, Immunology  Fun Fact: On the day I was born, Eid, Diwali and a total solar eclipse occurred all together!

First Year Representatives

Pending 

We are hiring!