Rastegar Lab Personnel
Carl Olson

Lab Research Technician (Since 2009)
Carl obtained his BSc in Applied Biology from the University of Winnipeg and his MSc in Neurophysiology from the University of Manitoba. He joined the lab in 2009 soon after the lab started up and was instrumental in establishing the lab and training of lab trainees. Carl greatly enjoys helping students with their projects and participating in ongoing research in the lab. Besides his interest in research and continued learning, Carl enjoys participating in many outdoor activities and competing in marathons.
Marjorie Buist |
Graduate Student (Since 2018) Marjorie has obtained her B.Sc. Honours degree in Biotechnology at the University of Manitoba. She is currently pursuing her MSc degree in Biochemistry and Medical Genetics. Marjorie has received many awards including a current CIHR graduate scholarship. Marjorie studies the therapeutic role of Metformin for Rett Syndrome. Prior to starting her MSc studies in our lab, Marjorie completed her honour project thesis (2017-2018) in our lab and was the recipient of CHRIM scholarship awards in 2016 and 2017. |
Sandhini Lockman |
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Sari Glow
Summer Student (Summer 2018 and 2019) Sari is currently pursuing a BSc degree with a major in Microbiology and minors in Chemistry, Biology and Psychology at the University of Manitoba. Sari is a recipient of 2019 NSERC undergraduate scholarship award and has also received the University of Manitoba Undergraduate Research Award for the summer of 2018. Sari is studying the effect of MeCP2 isoforms on cell signalling pathways in the human brain cell lines. sari has recently accepted into a Medical School program at the University of Manitoba. |
Nada El Tobgy
Summer Student (2018), BSc Med Student (2019-2020) Nada is a BSc Med student in our lab, and a medical student at the Max Rady College of Medicine in University of Manitoba. Nada has completed a three-year General Science degree prior to entry into medical school. In the summer of 2018, Nada received an NSERC award for her research studies in our lab and will continue her research on the pathobiology of Rett Syndrome. |
Rastegar Lab Alumni
Meysam Ganjibakhshghoucha: Visiting International PhD Student (2018-2019) |
Allison Banks: Honour Project Student (2018-2019)
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