Nafisa M. Jadavji, PhD - Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University
Adjunct Research Professor, Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University
Link to current CV
Dr. Jadavji is a trained neuroscientist, her lab investigates how the brain changes over the lifespan. More specifically, her lab studies the brain, maternal nutrition contributions to offspring neurodevelopment, neurological diseases (e.g. stroke and vascular dementia), and aging. She completed her PhD at McGill University in Canada in 2012. Afterwards, she moved to Berlin, Germany to complete her postdoctorate research at the Charité Medical University. In 2015, Dr. Jadavji returned to Canada to complete a second postdoctorate at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa, where she was also an instructor in the Department of Neuroscience, Learning in Retirement, and Altitude Programs (University of Ottawa).
Dr. Jadavji is an Editorial member for Frontiers in Nutrition and Metabolites journals. She is also the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Journal of Young Investigators (JYI). When Dr. Jadavji is not in the lab, teaching, or writing, Dr. Jadavji enjoys to cooking and baking gluten free treats. She is also an avid traveler, runner, and knitter.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University
Adjunct Research Professor, Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University
Link to current CV
Dr. Jadavji is a trained neuroscientist, her lab investigates how the brain changes over the lifespan. More specifically, her lab studies the brain, maternal nutrition contributions to offspring neurodevelopment, neurological diseases (e.g. stroke and vascular dementia), and aging. She completed her PhD at McGill University in Canada in 2012. Afterwards, she moved to Berlin, Germany to complete her postdoctorate research at the Charité Medical University. In 2015, Dr. Jadavji returned to Canada to complete a second postdoctorate at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa, where she was also an instructor in the Department of Neuroscience, Learning in Retirement, and Altitude Programs (University of Ottawa).
Dr. Jadavji is an Editorial member for Frontiers in Nutrition and Metabolites journals. She is also the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Journal of Young Investigators (JYI). When Dr. Jadavji is not in the lab, teaching, or writing, Dr. Jadavji enjoys to cooking and baking gluten free treats. She is also an avid traveler, runner, and knitter.
Gyllian Yahn, BA - Master of Biomedical Sciences Student
Gyllian Yahn is a Masters in Biomedical Sciences (MBS) student. She is originally from Madison, Wisconsin and attended undergrad in Illinois. Gyllian graduated from Augustana college in 2019 with a double major in biology and neuroscience. She plans to attend dental school after receiving my masters at Midwestern University. Her hobbies consist of going to the gym and playing volleyball when she can. Publication: Yahn GB, Abato JE, Jadavji NM (2021) Role of vitamin B12 deficiency in ischemic stroke risk and outcome. Neural Regen Res 16(3):470-474. 
Calli Bennett, BSc - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Student
Calli graduated with an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology from the University of Utah. Her past research has largely been in the public health sector, and she is excited to broaden her research in the Jadavji lab! When she is not studying, she enjoys rock climbing, baking, and relaxing with a good book.
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Alumni
- Kassidy Burgess, BS - College of Veterinary Medicine Fellow
- Forrest Bethel, MSc - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Student
- Chelsea Adamson, MPH – Research Assistant
- Jamie Abato, BSc - Research Assistant