Meet Asana Imanpour
Faculty of Science | Graduate Student in Microbiology and Immunology
Areas of Expertise
- REX program/First Year Opportunities
- Literature Review
- Experimental/Project Design
- Co-Op
- WorkLearn Paid Experiences
- Contacting Labs/PIs/Profs
- Time Management/Professional Skills
- Research Communication (Presentations/Posters/PowerPoints)
- Data Presentation/Graphic Design
- Research Awards (eg Summer Studentships, NSERC)
- Publication Process
- Design Teams
- Navigating your Degree, Effective Studying
Research Experience: 2 years
Basic, Translational
Research Topics/Fields
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry
Biography
Hello! My name is Asana and I am a masters student in the department of Microbiology and Immunology. Entering university I did not anticipate research to be my chosen career field but as I learned more about it and had the chance to be involved, the more confident I became in knowing this was something I wanted to be a part of. Currently, my research project is focused on a protein in Mycobacterium tuberculosis and this was inspired by my directed studies where I had a the opportunity to learn more about the uniqueness of Mtb as a bacteria and the great impact it has on our population. When I am not in the lab you’ll likely find me either painting, on outdoor walks, or eating a delicious meal.