Welcome to our new postgraduates 2023!

Medical Microbiology Resident

I had my medical education at Olabisi Onabanjo University in Nigeria, where I also obtained a Masters of Public Health degree, and further postgraduate training in Community Medicine. Over the years, my interests and experience have revolved around the intersect of infectious diseases, public health, microbiology and primary care. Across these underlying themes, I have worked in acute care settings, research organizations, agencies involved with clinical microbiology, and various community health projects including with the Canadian Red Cross, and the Medical Research Council Unit, Gambia.  Most recently, I worked as an Infection Control Practitioner with Hamilton Health Sciences, where I attained triple board certification in infection control. 

I am excited to be a part of the LMP family, and I hope to gain more insight into the evolution of clinical diagnostic tools for patient care, and participate in research on emerging diseases. I am also eager to connect with and learn from other residents, staff and attending physicians on this new journey!

Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology Resident (formerly known as Anatomical Pathology)

I completed my MBBS degree in United Arab Emirates University in UAE. Before joining LMP I worked as a general practitioner in various surgical specialties where I had extensive interaction with the pathology department which fascinated me and made me pursue it as a residency program.

My aspiration is to gain foundational knowledge and expertise in pathology and laboratory science and bring back these skills into my home country in order to provide optimal care for our patients and offer guidance in their therapy and hopefully improve their prognosis.

Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology Resident (formerly known as Anatomical Pathology)

I completed my medical education at Alfaisal University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I have worked as a pathology trainee for 2.5 years in several hospitals in Riyadh. 

I will be joining the Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology residency program and I am looking forward to meet and learn from everyone in LMP, as well as growing my experience and exploring all the subspecialties of pathology.

Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology Resident (formerly known as Anatomical Pathology)

Prior to joining LMP I was living in the United Kingdom for 7 years, where I completed medical school and then worked in Wales as a junior doctor. I’m now joining LMP ready to begin my training as a Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology resident. 

I’m really looking forward to learning about all the research being conducted at LMP, particularly in the field of molecular pathology. I’m excited to meet my future colleagues and learn from the experts!

Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology Resident (formerly known as Anatomical Pathology)

I graduated from Mansoura University, Egypt. My journey in Canada started in 2013 as a research fellow at LMP. I had the opportunity to collaborate with many outstanding pathologists at Sunnybrook and presented our work at international meetings. I also had the opportunity to work in Dr. Martel's lab, where I learned about the field of Artificial Intelligence and its application in pathology. Lately, I had an amazing experience during my clinical pathology biomarker fellowship at U of T under the supervision of Dr. David Hwang. 

I am very excited to continue my learning journey in the field of Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology in the U of T program. I am looking forward to consolidating my knowledge and growing professionally to practice at the level of a consultant to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes through accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies. I am a very social person who's eager to make new friends.

Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology Resident (formerly known as Anatomical Pathology)

Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology Resident (formerly known as Anatomical Pathology)

I obtained my medical degree from the University of Malta in 2017. I also completed few years of postgraduate medical training in Malta. Since returning home to Canada at the height of the pandemic, I started work as a Pathologist Assistant at Brampton Civic Hospital, William Osler Health System. The latter experience brought me closer to the field of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and affirmed my interest in Pathology as a career!

As a U of T Life Science alumnus, I am looking forward to learning, working and collaborating with many colleagues in LMP! It would be thrilling to seek new experiences in Pathology and collaborate with fellow residents and specialists in the field of Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology!    

Clinical Microbiology

Prior to joining LMP I completed a Doctorate in Microbiology and Immunology from Western University studying Group A Streptococci. After that I undertook a Postdoctoral Associateship at the University of Pittsburgh studying Tuberculosis in non-human primates. Recently, I have been working on vaccines against pathogenic Neisseria species as a Research Associate at the University of Toronto.

I am very excited to join LMP as a Clinical Microbiology Fellow. I am looking most forward to taking a more clinical perspective in my training and learning about the cutting-edge technologies used to diagnose and treat infectious diseases.

Clinical Chemistry

Before joining the LMP as a Clinical Chemistry Fellow, I was a Taggart-Parkes Fellow and the Cancer Program Lead at the Tsang Lab, The Ottawa Hospital, specializing in gynecological cancer diagnosis, chemoresistance and immuno-therapeutics. Also, I was a part-time professor at the University of Ottawa.

It’s exciting to join the elite and incredible specialists in the field at the largest program of its kind in Canada. I look forward to gaining in-depth and comprehensive knowledge in general clinical laboratory diagnosis, specialized test interpretations, patient and physician consultations as well as implementation of new technologies in patient diagnosis. Interacting with other colleagues, fellows, and residents and exploring the city of Toronto are additional experiences I am looking forward to.

Clinical Chemistry

Prior to joining the clinical chemistry fellowship, I completed my PhD in LMP. My work focused on investigating the impact of physiological variation in circulating biomarkers of health and disease during childhood and pregnancy as part of the Canadian Laboratory Initiative on Pediatric Reference Intervals (CALIPER). 

I look forward to contributing to the field of clinical chemistry and the central role it plays in the delivery of high quality, safe, and effective patient care. While training in Toronto, I am excited to have the opportunity to learn from renowned experts with unique specialties and become part of this great community!

I am thrilled to be starting a transfusion medicine fellowship, which will take place at various academic hospitals affiliated with the University of Toronto and at Canadian Blood Services.

Prior to my fellowship, I completed the MD/PhD Program, followed by internal medicine and adult hematology residency training, all at the University of Toronto.

I am looking forward to learning the fundamentals of transfusion medicine and also further developing my research skills under the mentorship and guidance of the world-class researchers within LMP.

I am an incoming Transfusion Medicine fellow, supported by the Elianna Saidenberg Transfusion Medicine Traineeship Award through Canadian Blood Services. 

I recently finished my 3-year Internal Medicine fellowship, followed by a 2-year Hematology fellowship. 

Although I am looking forward to many aspects of my training, including learning and scholarship, I am most looking forward to meeting and getting to know people in the in the Transfusion and LMP programs for lifelong collaboration and friendships.