Postdoctoral Fellows
Jie Yu
I obtained my PhD in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Toronto. In Dr. Sater's Lab, I am interested in investigating the association between the atmospheric oxidation mixtures from emerging environmental pollutants and Rheumatoid Arthritis, bridging Chemistry and Biology!
In my free time, I love going to concerts and finding good bubble tea places in town!
Research Associate
I graduated from Dr. Sater's lab, and now I'm the research assistant in the lab. I'm currently working on toxicity screening of ambient air samples and tire antioxidants.
I love building model kits and playing games when I'm not in the lab.
Fun fact: I have been played a game more than 1000+ hours!
Independent Research Students
Binyamin Soloveichik
Hi! I'm a 4th Year BSc Candidate in the lab interested in the interaction of dairy nutrition on modulating exercise induced inflammation and whole blood immune cell mitochondrial health. I study the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) on innate immune cell signaling and communication following dairy nutrition post exercise.
I like spending time with my family and friends, travelling, fishing, playing chess, and going on runs.
Fun fact: I competed in Judo both nationally and internationally!
Graduate Students
Arafat Muhammed Cham
I am a budding clinical disease immunologist in the early stages of my career, with a keen interest in how heterogeneity in human immune responses and antigenic diversity influence clinical disease outcomes. My research journey spans over a decade, encompassing Immunology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology. I had the privilege of contributing to the field of research while working at esteemed institutions such as the Medical Research Council at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in Banjul, The Gambia, and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases in Johannesburg, South Africa.
These invaluable experiences have fueled my passion for translational immunology research, leading me to pursue a Ph.D. focused on investigating the TRAF1/cIAP2 axis in TNFR2 signaling within the context of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Through my work, I aim to deepen our understanding of immune regulation and its implications for autoimmune diseases.
Fun fact: When I’m not in the lab, you’ll likely find me running - my ultimate stress reliever and passion!
Jasika Bashal, PhD Candidate
Yifei Sun
Hey! I’m a first-year Master’s student in Bio. I came to Canada eight years ago and completed my undergrad as a Bio Specialist at UofT. Right now, I’m studying how regular chronic exercise enhances our immune system. I love going to the gym and I’m really interested in how we can maximize the health benefits of physical activity, so that we can live a healthier life! Outside the lab, I enjoy cooking, watching movies, and playing games on Steam.
Hi! I'm a PhD Candidate in the lab interested in genetic and environmental risk factors of rheumatoid arthritis. I study the cell-specific role of TRAF1 and the effect of car tire wear air pollutants in rheumatoid arthritis mouse models.
I like parks, hiking, traveling, cultures, exploring new places, and food spots
Fun fact: I sailed a Yacht!