Executive Team 2020/21
Getting involved in research has been one of the highlights of my university career. From learning innovative lab techniques to interacting with some of the smartest people I know, my fond memories within research can go on and on. If there is one thing that I wish I could have changed, it is that I would have started sooner. As such, myself, along with my fellow IgNITE founders, wanted to create a platform where students of all ages and experience levels could participate in some of the most fundamental aspects of research. Moreover, we wanted to create a community of IgNITE members, pushing one another to reach our full potential! I am a firm believer of being a lifelong learner and I know that the IgNITE Medical Case Competition will encourage novel approaches to some of the most pressing medical issues through research. I look forward to meeting you all and sharing our innovative solutions at IgNITE!
Danny Bojic
Founder & Co-President
Medical research has been a big part of my academic journey and has given me countless opportunities to grow, not only as a scientist but as a person. Although I have had the opportunity to get involved in many cutting-edge research projects, it was not easy getting involved in my very first project. Unfortunately, this struggle is also faced by many other aspiring scientists trying to enter the academic community. Thus, we started IgNITE to create an opportunity for young scientists to take their first step in their research journey. Leading a team of brilliant students, alongside Danny, to make IgNITE a reality allows me to give back to the scientific community and play a part in shaping our future scientists and doctors. I hope to create a pivotal experience that will fuel the passion of students wanting to get involved in research and open doors for them to succeed. I truly believe that the IgNITE Medical Case Competition has the potential to change your academic journey. I look forward to meeting you all and discussing innovative solutions to current medical issues!
Bianka Bezuidenhout
Founder & Co-President
Gayashan Tennakoon
Founder & VP Development
Sandra Bojic
Founder & VP Development
James Huynh
VP Graphics Design
Malek Rahmani
VP Communication
Georges Khalaf
VP Communication
Tamara Sandouka
VP External
Catalina Fernandez
VP Ambassadors
Saif Dababneh
VP Finance
Alberto Fuentes
VP Internal
Yudhvir Bhatti
VP Sponsorship
Dené Bezuidenhout
VP Marketing Relations
Aditya Prashar
VP Sponsorship
Hertek Gill
VP Logistics
Jean-Louis Parmasad
VP Mentors
Branch Coordinators 2020/21
Summer Zhang
McGill Coordinator
Mansi Patel
Windsor Coordinator
Laura Tolciu
Western Co-Coordinator
Madison McKellar
McMaster Co-Coordinator
Megan Zalzal
Queens Coordinator
Victoria Fabrizi
York Coordinator
Daniyal Khan
Western Co-Coordinator
Mira Ishak
McMaster Co-Coordinator
Jenny Wei
U of T Coordinator
Amira Bouchema
Guelph Coordinator
Abhinav Dhillon
Alberta Coordinator
Edward Li
UBC Coordinator