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 and  the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Journal of Young Investigators (JYI). 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.

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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. ​

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 ​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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 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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​Neha Kwatra, BSc - Research Assistant 
Neha is originally from Arizona, and graduated with a BSc in Physiology from the University of Arizona. Her favorite hobbies include reading, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. Neha’s past research has been in biomedical sciences, and she is excited to be a part of the Jadavji lab! 

Kassidy Burgess, BS -  College of Veterinary Medicine Fellow
Kassidy completed her undergraduate studies in 2017 at Kansas State University with a B.S. in Animal Sciences. Kassidy has always had a passion for discovery and is excited to put her investigational skills to work in the Jadavji Lab. In her free time, Kassidy loves road trips and exploring the great outdoors. She is always up for an adventure and especially loves white-water rafting, scuba diving, and 4-wheeling. 
 

 

Past Members of Jadavji Laboratory

• Chelsea Adamson, MPH  – Research Assistant           

Publication:  Al Rubaye H, Adamson C, Jadavji NM (2020) The role of maternal diet on offspring gut microbiota development. Journal of Neuroscience Research. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jnr.24605  (IF = 4.139) PMID: 32112450

• Jamie Abato, BSc - Research Assistant

Publication: Abato JE, Moftah M, Cron GO, Smith PD, Jadavji NM (2020) Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency alters cellular response after ischemic stroke in male mice. Nutritional Neuroscience. In Press. (IF=3.950)