My name is Claire, and I am so happy to serve as BCGS Chairperson this year! I am a first year masters student here at MUN. I hold a B.Sc (Hons) in Biochemistry, which I also completed at Memorial. My research focuses on studying bacterial cell membranes and their interactions with antimicrobial peptides via computational biochemistry techniques. I also dabble in some mass spectrometry and NMR. When I'm not in the lab, you can find me playing soccer or running track for the MUN varsity teams. I also enjoy hiking, reading, and cooking. I hope to use my past volunteering experience and campus involvement to make this the best year yet for the BCGS!

My name is Aaron and I am the current treasurer for the BCGS, and an MSc. student in the Biochem department! I just started my second year of graduate studies after completing a BSc. (Hons) in biochemistry here at Memorial. My research focuses on computational analysis of biomolecular structures. When I'm not working, I enjoy listening to and playing music, and reading!

Hello! I’m Thilini Kumarasinghe, Communications Officer for the BCGS at Memorial University. I hold a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, and a Master’s in Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology from the University of London. Now, as a PhD candidate at Memorial, I’m exploring biochemistry. I enjoy crafting the BCGS newsletter to keep our community connected. Passionate about outreach and education, I volunteer with Let’s Talk Science and the Hubi Outreach Program to promote scientific literacy. In my spare time, I love drawing and cooking as creative and relaxing outlets. I’m excited to continue fostering connections within our BCGS community and contributing to its growth and success!

I hold an MSc in Process Engineering and am currently pursuing a second master's in Biochemistry, focusing on the intersection of AI and computational chemistry. As the Event Coordinator for the BCGS, I organize fun and engaging events for graduate students. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing volleyball, hitting the gym, and watching soccer.

I am a graduate student focusing on protein and its dynamic behavior. My current project leverages molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to study Alpha-(1,6)-fucosyltransferase (FUT8) enzyme. I completed my undergraduate education in Chemistry back in my country, Bangladesh. Outside my lab, I enjoy listening to music, reading nonfiction books and exploring nature.

I am a final-year PhD candidate at the Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University. My research is focused on the dietary vitamin B6 and gut-brain interaction. My expertise lies on animal experiments, microbiome and metabolomics. In my free time I love reading, travelling and spending outdoors with family and friends.