Research Team

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Aymeric Ravel-Chapuis, PhD

Principal Investigator

My work focuses on the mechanistic characterization of neuromuscular disorders and the discovery of novel therapeutic targets for these diseases.

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Nicholas Bradette, BSc

MSc candidate in Cellular and Molecular Medicine (2023-)

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Samer Fakhri, BSc

MSc candidate in Cellular and Molecular Medicine ( 2024-)

I am specializing in developing natural compound treatments for myotonic dystrophy type 1 by targeting RNA toxicity. With a passion for advancing scientific research, I’m dedicated to making meaningful contributions to medical science.

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Farouk Kertaoui, BSc

MSc candidate in Cellular and Molecular Medicine (2024-)

I am passionate about research and mentoring as a chemistry TA at uOttawa. I am also a passionate singer with a love for Broadway and opera. Singing has been a central part of my life for over 15 years, and one of my childhood dreams is to perform in a Broadway musical.

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Ryan Joyce, BSc

MSc candidate in Clinical and Translational Medicine (2025-)

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Elizabeth Thibeault, BSc

MSc candidate in Cellular and Molecular Medicine (2025-)

Co-supervised students

Ralph-Sydney Mboumba Bouassa: CIHR Postdoc (Institut Montfort 2025-) LinkedIn

Shatha Athieh: PhD candidate (2022-) with Dr. Jasmin (uOttawa)

Marc Charron: PhD candidate (2022-) with Dr. Jasmin (uOttawa) LinkedIn

Chimène Fahmi: PhD candidate (2023-) with Dr. Jasmin (uOttawa)

Drahsti Patel: MSc candidate (2024-) with Dr. Jasmin (uOttawa)

 

Alumni

Ahmad Alsaed: TMM 3rd year student (Winter 2025)

Charles Hurley: CTM MSc (2024-2025) LinkedIn Current position, Med. school

Leanne Dawe: Research technician (2024-2025) LinkedIn Current position, PhD student

Grace Stocker: TMM 3rd year student (Winter 2024) LinkedIn

Elizabeth Thibeault: TMM 3rd year student (Winter 2023), Honors student (2024-2025)

Nishad Patel: Honors (2023-2024) LinkedIn