Zoha Anjum

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2017 University College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Health and Disease Major: Physiology Minor: Biology
Alongside the Classroom	Research Student, Independent Research Course – HMB499Y1, Dr. Moriarty’s Lab, September 2016 – April 2017 Employed as a research student, Dr. Moriarty’s Lab, October 2015 – August 2016, May 2017 – present Research Student, Independent Research Course – CSB498Y1, Dr. Varmuza’s Lab, April – September 2015 Employed as a lab assistant, Dr. Varmuza’s Lab, September 2014 – April 2015
Outside the Classroom	Mentorship Peer Mentor, PAIR Mentorship Program, University of Toronto, September 2016 – April 2017 Peer Mentor, Medical Sciences Students’ Union, University of Toronto, September 2016 – April 2017 Senior Mentor, First in the Family Peer Mentorship Program, University of Toronto, June 2016 – April 2017 Peer Mentor, First in the Family Peer Mentorship Program, University of Toronto, July 2015 – May 2016 E- Mentor, University College E-Mentorship Program, University of Toronto, June – December, 2014, 2015, 2016 Lead Mentor, Youth Leadership and Development Program, ICNA, July – September 2014 Mentee, First in the Family Peer Mentorship Program, University of Toronto, September 2013 – April 2014 Leadership Workshop Co-facilitator, Mentorship Foundations, University of Toronto, September 2016 Thrive Orientation Leader, University College, University of Toronto, August – September 2016 Facilitator, Mentorship Resource Centre, University of Toronto, August 2016 – April 2017 Student Facilitator, PRE U of T, University of Toronto, September 2016 Secretary, Biochemistry Undergraduate Student Society, University of Toronto, June 2015 – May 2016 Project Leader, Alternative Reading Week by Centre for Community Partnerships, University of Toronto, May 2015 – April 2016 Alternative Reading Week by Centre for Community Partnerships, University of Toronto, February 2015 SciHigh Volunteer Presenter, Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, September 2016 – Present Member, Youth Health and Action Network (YHAN), Toronto Public Health, December 2015 – Present Volunteer Presenter, Brain Day Association U of T, 2014 Volunteer Captain, City of Toronto, August 2015 – present Adopt-a-Student Day, University of Toronto, November 2016 Student Volunteer, Toronto East General Hospital (now Michael Garron Hospital), September 2013 – Present Information Ambassador, Doors Open Toronto, May 2013, 2014, 2015 Poster Presentations Annual Research Day, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, February 2017 Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) National Conference, January 2016 Undergraduate Science Case Competition, March 2015 Student Talks Summer Student Research Day, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, August 2017 Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) National Conference, January 2017 Summer Student Research Program, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, August 2016 Ontario Biology Day 2016, March 2016 Publications Writer: INKspire Magazine, June 2016 – Present Primary Author: Zoha Anjum, Helena Petrosova & Tara J. Moriarty. Importance of Hemolysin III in Lyme Disease Infection. (Manuscript in preparation) Primary Author: Zoha Anjum, Helena Petrosova & Tara J. Moriarty. Short-term high fat diet has no effect on bacterial burden in Lyme disease. Journal of Undergraduate Life Sciences, June 2017 Secondary Author: Helena Petrosova, Azad Eshghi, Zoha Anjum, Nataliya Zlotnikov, Caroline E. Cameron & Tara J. Moriarty. Diet-Induced Obesity Does Not Alter Tigecycline Treatment Efficacy in Murine Lyme Disease. Front Microbiol. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00292 Event Planning Planning Committee Member, “Winter Warm Up: Skating & Social” event, First in the Family Peer Mentor Program, December 2016 – January 2017 Organizer, “Finding Research and Internship Opportunities” event, First in the Family Peer Mentor Program, September – November 2016 Organizer, Food Drive, ICNA, August 2014
Further Education	Masters of Public Health, McMaster University, 2019 Water Without Border Graduate Diploma, United Nations University, 2018
Career Description	Research student in the Moriarty Lab in summer 2017

“I would advise myself to take care of myself! It’s really easy to get caught up with school and extracurricular activities and forget about self-care. I would also tell myself to not overwork and prioritize my commitments better during my undergraduate studies. U of T is a fantastic school with innumerable opportunities, so make use of those opportunities while also enjoying your time!”

Michael Goldberg

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2003 University College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Biological Chemistry
Outside the Classroom	Intramural and Varsity sports Student clubs
Further Education	PhD, Biological Chemistry, MIT, 2008 MPhil, Bioscience Enterprise, University of Cambridge, 2004
Career Description	CEO, STIMIT Corporation Assistant Professor, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Postdoctoral Fellow in cancer biology, MIT
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

“Be sure to live a balanced life: make time for your coursework, independent learning (reading, talking to people with different life experiences), exercise, relationships (particularly family and friends, regardless of whether you have a romantic one), and fun. Your time at University is one of the most important periods of personal growth that you will experience, so be sure to challenge yourself. Always strive to be happy, to help others, and to improve.”

Mark Bonham

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Graduation Year	BCom 1982 University College
Inside the Classroom	Accounting, Business, Economics, Business History, Capital Markets Theory
Outside the Classroom	Campaign manager, UC Lit President Fraternity member
Further Education	MSc – Economics, 1986, London School of Economics
Career Description	Investment management, insurance industry (Canada Life Assurance Company) Founder of two of Canada’s largest mutual fund companies Extensive philanthropic work in education, health and arts Senior Fellow, Massey College, University of Toronto
In the Media	Biography, Markbonham.ca Author: “A Path to Diversity: LGBTQ Participation in the Working World” (2017) Author: “Notables: 101 Global LGBTQ People Who Changed the World” (2015) Author: “Champions: Biographies of Global LGBTQ Pioneers” (2014) Contributing author: Canadian Encyclopedia/Historica Canada – Financial Industry

“Life is short, start working on your dream projects now.”

“Keep a daily diary.”

Lijim Lau

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Graduation Year	BSc 1988 University College
Inside the Classroom	Biophysics Human Biology
Alongside the Classroom	Research internship at Department of Biochemistry, University of Toronto Research internship at Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Toronto General Hospital
Outside the Classroom	University College Literary & Athletic Society University College men’s hockey team University College Residence Council
Further Education	LL.B. University of Toronto Faculty of Law, 1991
Career Description	Practiced corporate/commercial law for 4 years with a leading Canadian law firm 4 years as in-house counsel for Warner Bros. in Hong Kong 14 years as in-house counsel for Applied Materials in Silicon Valley and Shanghai In-house counsel for Levi Strauss & Co. in Singapore and the San Francisco Bay Area since 2014
In the media	LinkedIn profile GC Powerlist

“Take advantage of all of the opportunities available to you on campus as a student! Be focused and efficient with your studying – treat it like a job, get it done, then take advantage of all of the free time you have to do something constructive. U of T has a club or organization for everything – sports, fitness, photography, music, debate, drama, etc. And it is all relatively inexpensive for you as a student. Take advantage of the time you have and the opportunities available to you.”

Laura Dickson

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Graduation Year	BSc 1995 University College
Inside the Classroom	Biology Human Biology Women’s Studies
Outside the Classroom	Amnesty International – UC letter writing group
Further Education	Post-Degree Certificate in Health Promotion, Canadore College 1998 Masters of Business Administration, Royal Roads University, 2013
Career Description	Various senior level policy and advisory roles both at the Province of Ontario and City of Toronto until 2008 Chief Operating Officer of the Calgary Homeless Foundation, 2009-2011 Executive Director of Women In Need Society of Calgary Director of Families and Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta as of 2017 Recognized as one of Business in Calgary’s Leaders in 2016 Named ‘Alumni of Influence’ at the University of Toronto in 2017

“Don’t be afraid to switch academic tracks. Completion of an undergraduate degree is not a race, it’s an exploration. Learning how to learn and have a flexible and critical mindset are the most valuable outcomes. Don’t worry about competing with others, challenge yourself to new heights of learning and expansion you are your main project. Enjoy it.”

Jeremy Greenberg

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Graduation Year	HBA 2011 University College
Inside the Classroom	Major: History Major: Political Science
Alongside the Classroom	Internship: Oxfam
Outside the Classroom	Singer, Hart House Orchestra Active participant in Intramural Sports
Further Education	JD Candidate, University of Toronto Faculty of Law, TBD MSc, Human Rights, London School of Economics, 2014
Career Descriptions and Accomplishments	Youth and online campaigns organizer, Save the Children Climate Change Researcher, Grantham Research Institute Staff, SNV Mining Supply Chain Monitor, Pact

“Do more readings, take advantage of all the free amenities on campus, there is zero need to be competitive, and go on exchange.”

Natasha Ouslis

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2016 University College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Psychology Research Switched programs from: Neuroscience, History & Philosophy of Science
Alongside the Classroom	Internship, Cognitive Psychology Lab (Dr. Ferber) Internship, Engineering Hatchery Research Assistant, Social and Cognitive Psychology Lab (Dr. Anderson) Research Assistant & Lab Manager, Cognitive and Engineering Psychology Lab (Dr. Spence) Research Assistant & Thesis Student, Vision and Attention Lab (Dr. Pratt) Research Assistant & Project Coordinator, Multisensory Integration in Virtual Environments Lab (Dr. Campos)
Outside the Classroom	Editor & Editor-in-Chief, Inkblot: The Undergraduate Journal of Psychology Academic Coordinator, Psychology Students’ Association Frosh Leader, UC Orientation, 2013
Further Education	MSc, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Western University, 2018 PhD, Industrial/Organization Psychology, Western University, TBD
Career Accomplishments	Research Analyst, BEworks (management consulting firm specializing in behavioural economic and applied psychology research)

“I would tell my undergraduate self to go to more clubs, to make more meaningful connections, and to speak to people before and after classes, so that I could grow more friendships and contribute more to the social fabric of the University.”

Tony Liu

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Graduation Year	BCom 2007 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Economics Switched programs from: Life Sciences
Outside the Classroom	Hart House Investment Club Rational Capital Investment Club Rotman Real-Estate Association
Career Accomplishments	Research Analyst, Rational Capital Investment Fund Analyst, Residential Mortgage Traiding at TD Bank Analyst, Global Credit Origination and Training at TD Bank Senior Analyst, Collateral Management at TD Bank
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

” Find a mentor”

Karen Wu

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2005
Inside the Classroom	Major: Biology Major: Zoology
Further Education	Seneca College – Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Quality Operations Certificate Johns Hopkins University -M.S. Biotechnology, with concentration in Regulatory Affairs Exemplar Global TPECS – Lead Auditor Certificate
Career Accomplishments	Regulatory Affairs Manager at Cardinal Health Canada, including Cordis Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Abbott Medical Optics Acting Regulator/Quality Compliance Manager at Zimmer Regulatory Affairs/Quality Compliance Specialist at Zimmer Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Associate at Seroyal International

Mojan Naisani

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Graduation Year	2015 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Psychology
Outside the Classroom	Front Desk Staff, Innis Residence Frosh Leader, Innis Orientation Innis College Council Jr. Rep, Secretary, Vice-President, President, Innis Residence Council Participant, Innis Intramurals Basketball, Soccer
Further Education	M.Sc., Psychology, University of Toronto Faculty of Arts and Science

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