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
Hélöise Frison
Former position: Lab manager
Current position: Associate Director, Business Development at Complete HEOR Solutions
LeRon Best
Former position: MSc. Student
LeRon joined the Eppert lab in September 2019 as a Master student in Experimental Medicine. His project focused on discovering drugs that will effectively target leukemic stem cells and improve AML treatment. He has a special interest in drug development. In his free time he enjoys listening to music and spending time with his family.
Meaghan Boileau
Former position: PhD Candidate
Meaghan joined the Eppert lab in the summer of 2015 as a Master’s student in Experimental Medicine and fast-tracked into the PhD program in 2016. Her areas of research included identifying compounds that target leukemic stem cells and understanding the role of epigenetic disruption during leukemogenesis. Outside of the lab, she enjoys playing ringette, watching hockey and eating good food.
Andrea Neumann
Former position: Lab Coordinator
Andrea joined the Eppert lab in May 2013 as a co-op student, where she helped set up the lab and establish the early projects alongside Héloïse. After returning for another two co-op terms in 2014, Andrea came back as Lab Coordinator in June 2015. She maintained the lab inventory, managed the lab finances and supported the trainees in their projects. In her free time, Andrea enjoys salsa dancing and watching soccer.