2025-2026 TEAM

Hey guys! I’m Ritisha and I’m one of the co-pres’ this year. I’m super passionate about neuro and pharmacology. I’ve been researching Parkinson’s disease for over two years. Other than that, I’m a travel-aholic, big film fanatic, huge foodie, and love playing volleyball and soccer. 

Hi everyone! My name is Lili (she/her) and I’m one of the co-presidents this year. I love the brain and everything about it! I am currently working on a project about post-operative outcomes with surgical interventions for anterior fossa meningiomas. I love the beach, sea otters, music, pre-hospital care, and first aid education. Please feel free to reach out whenever :)

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Yo what’s up everyone! I’m Fateen, one of your Vice Presidents of Academics this year.  I’m a 4th Year in the Neuroscience Specialist program with double Minors in Physiology and Psychology. I’m currently doing a thesis research project at the van der Kooy lab, investigating adult retinal stem cell quiescence and activation for endogenous retinal regeneration in the mammalian eye. Outside of academia, I create Reels about science on Instagram :p

​Hi everyone! I’m Lisa, one of your Vice Presidents of Academics this year. I am a Statistics and Neuroscience double major, and I’m particularly interested in how data can be used to model consciousness. A fun fact about me is that I play over seven instruments! :D

I’m currently doing a double major in Neuroscience and Medical Anthropology. I’m interested in the intersections between these fields, especially in terms of research and real-life applications in the medical field. This summer I’ll be working at the Predictive Care Lab, which will let me explore this further! In my free time, I like to dance and play the clarinet. Feel free to reach out, I’d love to connect and chat!

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Hi everyone, I’m Hamna and I’m one of the VPs of Communications this year! I’m majoring in neuroscience and minoring in psychology and immunology. Topics I’m really interested in include the neurobiology of mental health disorders such as depression and schizophrenia, as well as the role of the immune system in neuropathology! In my free time, I love reading novels, watching comfort shows, and spending quality time with family and friends :)

Hi! I’m Theodora and I’m in my third year, doing a Neuro specialist + immunology and physiology minors. I am fascinated by the neuropathology of Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia, as well as sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. In my free time I love to sketch and do watercolour illustrations, read, spend time in nature, and travel! Feel free to reach out about any questions you may have! So excited to be part of the team this year :) ☆

Hey everyone! My name is Crystal, and I’m one of the two NAUS Graduating Year Representatives this year. I am currently in my fourth year, double majoring in Neuroscience and Immunology, and minoring in Physiology. From the mechanisms underlying learning and memory to stem cell-based therapies, my research interests are extremely broad. In my free time, I enjoy trying new restaurants, exercising at the gym, and making hojicha lattes!

Hi! I’m from Canada and Japan, and I’m in my fourth year at the University of Toronto majoring in Neuroscience and Cell & Molecular Biology, with a minor in Immunology. I’m especially interested in learning and memory, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Outside of academics, I love trying matcha at different cafés, finding new restaurants to explore, and going for picnics in the park!

I’m currently doing a double major in neuroscience and physiology and my research interests are in the intersection between regenerative medicine and neuroscience, as well as plasticity and neuroendocrinology! A fun fact about me is that I did a summer research exchange in Stockholm, Sweden over the summer!

Hi! I’m currently in my third year studying neuroscience and physiology, with a special interest in how brain injuries affect behaviour and cognition. I’m also passionate about pre-hospital care, which deepens my understanding of how urgent interventions can support brain health and recovery. In my free time, I enjoy playing volleyball, practicing card tricks, and catching up on sleep. Looking forward to a great year!

I am currently in my second year doing a double major in Neuroscience and Molecular Genetics & Microbiology. I’m interested in investigating the mechanisms underlying REM sleep behavior disorder, an early manifestation of neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's disease. Other than research, I’m a big foodie/cafe lover and love all genres of music!

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Hi everyone, I’m Ryan, one of the graphic designers for NAUS this year. I love playing badminton, and being involved with my church community. And obviously, neuroscience!

Hi! I’m a 4th year Neuroscience major and I’m so excited to be working with NAUS this year! I’m always down for good coffee and matcha and love cafe hopping in Toronto :))