Our Team

We are a small team of undergraduate students at McMaster University who are eager to connect other passionate individuals to opportunities in brain research.

Ahad Daudi

Co-President | Health Sciences IV

Ahad has always been fascinated with the intricacies of neuroanatomy. The brain, in particular, stands out as our most captivating organ. It plays a pivotal role in interpreting our senses and shaping our daily experiences, ultimately influencing our identities. Being part of the MBRS allows him to highlight cutting-edge discoveries in the field of neuroscience alongside individuals who share this passion. He aims to broaden the club’s outreach to the wider Hamilton community and enhance the accessibility of brain research for undergraduate students at McMaster.

Isha Masood

Co-President | Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization IV

Over the past two years, Isha has been part of the MBRS program, offering undergraduates opportunities to learn about neuroscience research and connect with peers. Her interest in brain research sparked when she witnessed a relative’s epileptic episode, leading her to explore psychology courses and discover her passion for neurology. By working with this team, she aspires to offer accessible resources to students at McMaster, enabling them to explore their interests in the constantly evolving and versatile field of neuroscience.

Raenita Puliyelil

Director of Events | Honours Life Sciences Level III

Raenita decided to join MBRS as there are copious opportunities to explore intriguing topics in brain research, share your passion for neuroscience with like-minded peers, as well as host memorable events that foster a strong sense of community amongst McMaster students who are interested in this fascinating field. As MBRS prioritizes offering platforms for undergraduate students to explore their interest in brain research, she believes that being a part of this student-led initiative will provide valuable occasions for networking and learning within the McMaster community.

Yumnah Jafri

Director of Marketing | Honours Biology Research Specialization IV

Yumnah has always had a deep fascination with the brain which has only amplified through becoming involved with NeuroLab at McMaster. Being able to complete her thesis & use EEG and TMS to measure neuroplasticity in participants is something she finds so interesting and would love any opportunity to be able to speak with other brain-oriented individuals about!

Anya Kylas

Director of Publications | Health Sciences III

Anya joined the MBRS to work towards giving students the opportunity to practice their scientific writing skills. Through the MBRS journal, McMaster undergrad students can pursue their interests in neuroscience, mental health, or any other topics related to our greatest organ, the brain, and receive helpful feedback from the Publications team. This year, she hopes that this team can reach an even greater number of students and continue to inspire curiosity about the brain, research, and everything in between.

Shuani Wang

Director of Administration & Finance | Math & Statistics III

Shuani has joined the MBRS to immerse herself in a platform that helps connect students with opportunities to further their passions in brain research and neuroscience on a deeper level. Being a student interested in brain research herself, this club has allowed her to dive deeper into presenting brain research to those who are just as passionate about it as her and connect them with opportunities and knowledge they are able to utilize to help them within this field in the future. This year she hopes to be able to help more students in the McMaster community learn about brain research and the various opportunities they can explore within.

Cindy Vo

Events Coordinator | Honours Life Sciences III

Neuroscience was the very first interest that Cindy found in academia as a child. She remembers so vividly picking out a book all about the brain from the library and becoming completely captivated by the intricacies and depth of our most vital organ, the one that is capable of controlling our every move, consciously and subconsciously. From then on, she has grown this fascination not only through her studies but also through joining MBRS. She has such a strong passion for neuroscience and cognitive psychology and she knew that she would love to be in a community that shared her interests. She is looking forward to furthering her knowledge of the brain and sharing her findings with her peers!

Tanishtha Arora

Events Coordinator | Biotechnology Engineering II

Tanishta has always been fascinated by the brain and how it works, and she thinks that learning about its intricate workings is not only intellectually stimulating but also useful in a variety of real-world situations. Similarly, being a member of MBRS gives her a great opportunity to meet people who share her enthusiasm for neuroscience and related fields.

Varshaa Srivel

Graphic Designer | Life Sciences III

Varshaa decided to join the MBRS as she is very intrigued about the workings of the brain and passionate about the research revolving around neuroscience and neurotechnology. Being part of MBRS gives students the opportunity to foster a community of like-minded individuals within the McMaster community, allowing students to explore and research the great wonders of our powerhouse.

Hiya Shah

Editor | Honours Biochemistry II

Joining the MBRS was driven by her deep fascination of the brain and the super interesting complexities that make up the field of neuroscience. This team brings her closer to working with others who share her passions, and allows her to provide an outlet for McMaster students who want to contribute to the research, discovery and amusement of the coolest organ humans have!

2024-25 Executive Team

2023-24 Executive Team

2022-23 Executive Team

2021-22 Executive Team

2020-21 Executive Team

Paul Jung | Co-President
Khadija Brouillette | VP Events & Logistics
Kavya Patel | VP Administration
Anusha Mappanasingam | VP Finance

Annemarie Antunes | VP Promotions
Gabrielle Trépanier | First-Year Liason
Sophie Krokhine | Research Coordinator

McMaster University is located on the traditional territory shared between the Haudenosaunee confederacy and the Anishinabe nations, which was acknowledged in the Dish with One Spoon Wampum belt. That wampum uses the symbolism of a dish to represent the territory, and one spoon to represent that the people are to share the resources of the land and only take what they need.