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.
Chelsea Adamson, MPH (Epidemiology) – Research Assistant
Chelsea is a molecular microbiologist by training and has worked in both research and industrial settings. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Arizona, where she graduated with a B.S. in microbiology in 2015 and an M.P.H. in Epidemiology in August 2019. Originally from Phoenix, AZ, Chelsea moved to Tucson, AZ to complete her schooling – now done with her graduate studies, she is excited to be back in the city and is enjoying being closer to family and friends.
Chelsea is a molecular microbiologist by training and has worked in both research and industrial settings. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Arizona, where she graduated with a B.S. in microbiology in 2015 and an M.P.H. in Epidemiology in August 2019. Originally from Phoenix, AZ, Chelsea moved to Tucson, AZ to complete her schooling – now done with her graduate studies, she is excited to be back in the city and is enjoying being closer to family and friends.
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 first year 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. |
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