About Us The Lab

Glenda Maru

Administrative Assistant

Glenda is Admin Assistant to the whole CAIR team and “Lab Mom” when needed! I have BA in Sociology and Political Science. I worked in front line social work for many years. Now I enjoy working at the Med. School helping research and supporting students. I hope to speak Neuroscience one day!

Mercedes Bagshawe​

Study Coordinator

I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Biological Sciences from the University of Calgary. My research interests are in the areas of health psychology, psychobiology and neuropsychology with a focus on child development.

Jessica Reynolds, PhD.

Postdoctoral Fellow

I am from Perth, Western Australia, and I am a postdoctoral fellow in the Developmental Neuroimaging Lab. I obtained my PhD at the University of Western Australia, where I investigated differences in brain structure and function in children with developmental coordination disorder. My current research focuses on structural brain development across the preschool period in healthy children through the use of MRI. Outside of work I enjoy going to the mountains, hiking, sport, photography, and going to the beach.

Xiangyu Long, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow

I am a postdoctoral fellow in the Developmental Neuroimaging Lab of Dr. Catherine Lebel. I obtained my Ph.D. at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Germany under the supervision of Prof. Arno Villringer and Dr. Daniel Margulies. Now my present research is focusing on the implementation of resting-state fMRI and diffusion tensor imaging on the typical development and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder effects on children’s brain, such as which brain areas that typically develop with age and which brain areas could be used as bio-markers for the fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

Dmitrii Paniukov, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow

I am a postdoctoral fellow in the Developmental Neuroimaging Lab. I got my Ph.D. at Texas Tech University, USA, where I studied category learning and memory systems in the brain. My current research focuses on developmental trajectories of healthy children's brain with different MRI modalities as well as on the development of children exposed to stress pre- and postnatally.

Bryce Geeraert, B.Sc.

Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering Program

I'm originally from Saskatoon in the prairies of SK where I obtained a BSc Psychology degree. A Biomedical Engineering Graduate student, I'm looking at brain development in childhood and adolescence using MRI. Outside of work I enjoy outdoor sports, hiking, photography, and board games.

Preeti Kar, B.Sc.

Graduate Student, Medical Science Program

I am a PhD student in Medical Science. My project involves neuroimaging in preschool children with prenatal alcohol exposure. In my spare time, I love to dance, play the piano and travel.

Rebecca Hay, B.Sc.

Medical Student

I am currently a second year medical student at the University of Calgary, and previously graduated from Neuroscience at Carleton University. My current project is examining the relationship between prenatal depression, and behavioural and brain structure outcomes in children. Outside of school I love hiking, photography and painting.

Quinn Andre, B.Sc.

Graduate Student, Medical Neuroscience Program

I am a Master's student in medical science, specializing in medical imaging. I obtained my BSc. in neuroscience from the University of Lethbridge in 2015. Currently, my research involves MRI structural imaging to understand brain-behaviour interactions related to mental health and childhood adversity. On my free time I can be found rock climbing, hiking, and sneaking in some travel whenever possible.

Iman Musani, B.Sc.

Volunteer Student

I recently graduated with my undergraduate degree in Psychology from Western University but I am back home in Calgary for the short-term (enjoying the mountains and pretending to enjoy the extended winter season). My primary research interest is in developmental psychopathology and I hope to pursue this in graduate school in the future. In my free time, I love scoping new restaurants and coffee shops wherever I am!

Candice Parmar​

VOLUNTEER STUDENT

I have recently completed my undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary. I'm interested in any research related to neurodevelopmental disorders. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, baking and playing soccer​.

Andrea Guedez

Volunteer Student

I have recently completed my undergraduate degree in Medical Sciences with a double major in Physiology and Pharmacology from Western University. I am interested in research relating to childhood development, and the relationship between maternal factors and fetal/adult development. In my spare time I like to hike, spend time with friends and try new things!

Sarah Fletcher

Volunteer Student

I am currently a third year Bachelor of Health Sciences student at the University of Calgary. I'm interested in most all research related to children, and especially research into developmental disorders. In my free time, I love spending time with my friends and family (and our two dogs!), volunteering with children, and reading!