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 investigating how the
brain changes over the lifespan. 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 journal, the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Journal of Young Investigators (JYI), and an eLife ambassador, and mentor with the Canadian Nutrition Society. When she 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 investigating how the
brain changes over the lifespan. 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 journal, the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Journal of Young Investigators (JYI), and an eLife ambassador, and mentor with the Canadian Nutrition Society. When she 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.
Jamie Abato, BSc - Research Assistant
Jamie is a veterinary medicine student at Midwestern University and graduated from the University of Delaware with a B.S. in Pre-veterinary medicine and animal biosciences. Jamie has previously worked at the University of Pennsylvania in the Comparative Orthopedic Research Lab and then at a small animal clinic for two years. Jamie is now pursuing her interest in neurology as a research assistant at the Jadavji Lab and is very excited to join the team!
Jamie is a veterinary medicine student at Midwestern University and graduated from the University of Delaware with a B.S. in Pre-veterinary medicine and animal biosciences. Jamie has previously worked at the University of Pennsylvania in the Comparative Orthopedic Research Lab and then at a small animal clinic for two years. Jamie is now pursuing her interest in neurology as a research assistant at the Jadavji Lab and is very excited to join the team!
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. 
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. 
Forrest Bethel, MSc - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Student
Forrest received his initial science training at the University of California - San Diego earning a Bachelor's of Science in Bioengineering - Premedical. Forrest pursues many hobbies, due to his nature to learn about everything. Most consistently, you can find him spending time with his beloved wife, Danielle, and two dogs, Winston and Casper. They can usually be found in their free-time exploring the Arizona outdoors.
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Below are some of the students Dr. Jadavji trained previous to starting at Midwestern University. If you are considering to work in the lab, Dr. Jadavji encourages you to reach out to them as references.
Joshua T. Emmerson, MSc., PhD Candidate, McGill University
Kevin Dam, MSc. Software Engineer
Joshua T. Emmerson, MSc., PhD Candidate, McGill University
Kevin Dam, MSc. Software Engineer
Past Members of Jadavji Laboratory
- Chelsea Adamson, MPH (Epidemiology) – Research Assistant