President – Justin Nichol
About Me
I am a 2nd year Ph.D. student in Dr Marcus Samuel’s Lab where my primary research focus is on characterizing endocarp cell layers in pod development. I did my undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary majoring in Plant Biology. Outside of the university, I also volunteer with Alberta Health Services and the Calgary Public Library, among others. I hope to use this experience to help lead the BGSA and to help bring to light concerns that graduate students have!
VP Internal – Jayde Johnson
About Me
I am a PhD candidate in Dr Greg Moorhead’s lab where I study a protein phosphatase called SLP1. I have attended the University of Calgary for 8 years now and have been involved in various organizations and clubs on campus. Outside of school, I love all kinds of sports and outdoor activities, but I mostly play baseball, currently as a member of the Calgary Giants!
VP Finance – Victoria Li
About Me
I am a first year Masters student in the Zaremberg Lab where I am characterizing the first enzyme of the ether lipid biosynthesis pathway. I completed my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry here at the University of Calgary. Whenever I have time, you can find me outdoors with my husky!
VP Communications – Bergen Galts
About Me
I am a first year Masters student in the Rogers lab hoping to understand the adaptive potential of fish by looking at genotype-phenotype associations in thermal tolerance genes of three-spine stickleback. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, backpacking with my fur baby, lazy crag days, or any form of activity on the water!
VP Events – Andrew Henderson
About Me
I am a first year Masters student in the Zaremberg lab investigating lipid dynamics in budding yeast. In my free time, I love to do outdoor activities such as backpacking and rock climbing. Please reach out if you have any recommendations for events you want to see in the coming year!
VP Student Life – Lana Wong
About Me
I am a second year Masters student in the Moorhead Lab studying the role of protein phosphorylation on fatty acid biosynthesis in Arabidopsis! I have been a member of the Dinos Golf team for the past 3 years and so outside of school, you can find me either golfing, playing volleyball or doing anything active!
