Alumni
Leah Liu
Former position: Summer research student
Current position: Medical student at Western Michigan University
Megan Cipro
Former position: Summer research student
Current position: Medical student at uOttawa
Megan was a research student in the Eppert lab in the summer of 2019. She was involved in isolating hematopoietic stem cells from cord blood, plasmid preparation and molecular cloning. Megan is currently pursuing medicine at the University of Ottawa. In her spare time, she enjoyes being outside, travelling, reading & running.
Isabelle Laverdière
Former position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Current position: Assistant Professor Laval University, Quebec
Dr. Laverdière joined the lab in 2014 as a postdoctoral fellow. Her projects encompassed working on exosomes in AML and novel therapeutics targeting leukemic stem cells. Dr. Laverdière went onto becoming an assistant professor at Laval University in 2016.
Leah joined the Eppert lab in the summer of 2019 and examined the role of extracellular vesicles in acute myeloid leukemia. Afterward, Leah worked as a a clinical research assistant for a CDC virus surveillance study at the University of Pittsburgh. She is now pursuing medicine at Western Michigan University. When she is not doing science, you can find her at the gym lifting!
Heather Duncan
Former position: PhD Candidate
Current position: Innovations & Capabilities Coordinator, Medical & Scientific Affairs, Merck Canada Inc.
Heather began her PhD in Experimental Medicine in the Eppert lab in January 2015. Her research has focused on the role of G-protein coupled receptors in leukemic stem cells and intercellular communication between leukemic cell populations via extracellular vesicles. She enjoys contributing to the research environment and student life through leadership in various committees. Her hobbies include painting, gardening, and enjoying the outdoors.
Patricia Arreba-Tutusaus
Dr. Arreba-Tutusaus joined the Eppert lab in May 2017 after completing her PhD studies in Germany. Her areas of research include identifying novel anti-leukemic molecular targets and uncovering the role of extracellular vesicles in the intercellular communication within AML. She is a passionate traveler and enthusiast cyclist always keen on crafting activities that boost her creativity.
Former position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Current position:
Hélöise Frison
Former position: Lab manager
Current position: Associate Director, Business Development at Complete HEOR Solutions