91˿Ƶ

Graduate Association of Physiology

91˿Ƶ

The Graduate Association of Physiology (GAP) is the representative body for graduate students and post-docs in the Department of Physiology at 91˿Ƶ. We aim to enrich the graduate experience for our members. We achieve this by organizing academic and social events.

In addition to representing students and Post-docs, GAP activities include:

  • Journal Clubs
  • "GAP Junction” Technical Seminars
  • Annual Ski Trip
  • Annual Holiday Party
  • Fundraisers and Charity Events for the Montreal Community
  • Graduate Students Mentoring Program


Contact: gap.pgss [at] mail.mcgill.ca

Executive Body

Co-Presidents

Sophia Karabatsos

From: Newmarket, ON

Area of Study: Vitamin D Signaling Lab - Studying how vitamin D signaling can help prevent the onset of autoimmune disorders

Fun Fact: My favourite activities are swimming and playing the saxophone.

Email: sophia.karabatsos [at] mail.mcgill.ca

Léo Han

From: Stratford, PEI and South Korea

Area of Study: Dr. John Orlowski / Regulation of vesicle pH in the nervous sytem

Fun Fact: I love to cycle! I currently have four bikes of my own... and counting.

Email: leo.han [at] mail.mcgill.ca

VP Academic Affairs

Miguel Romero Sepúlveda

From:Tijuana, Tijuana, BC, Mexico

Area of Study: Cardiac Dynamics - Bub Lab

Fun Fact:

Email: jose.romerosepulveda [at] mail.mcgill.ca

VP Communications

Julia Forestell

From: Fredericton, NB

Area of Study: The Role of Serotonergic Neuromodulation in Visual Attention - Dr. Krishnaswamy & Dr. Cook

Fun Fact: I did competitive irish dancing for 10 years!


Email: julia.forestell [at] mail.mcgill.ca

VP Social Affairs

Noa Kemp

From: Brussels, Belgium

Area of Study: study of audiovisual space and object perception

Fun Fact: I performed in musicals for 10 years when I was a kid. Now I post tiktoks of me singing and I want to be viral @noa_kemp. I somehow gaslit myself into science.


Email: noa.kemp [at] mail.mcgill.ca

VP Financial Affairs

Brandon Perestrelo

From: Montreal, QC

Area of study: Cardiovascular Physiology - Dr. Alvin Shrier Lab

Fun Fact: I know how to bake really good banana bread.

Email:brandon.perestrelo [at] mail.mcgill.ca

VP External Affairs

Nick Murphy

From: Halifax, NS

Area of study:Systems Neuroscience - Dr. Lomber

Fun Fact: I love being outdoors. In my spare time I like to row, snowboard and go on walks with my friends.

Email: nicholas.murphy3 [at] mail.mcgill.ca

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