Current Group Members
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Jacqueline Monaghan
Assistant Professor I studied undergraduate biology at the University of Toronto (2001-2005), obtained a doctoral degree from the University of British Columbia (2005-2010), and conducted postdoctoral research at The Sainsbury Laboratory in Norwich, England (2010-2015). I have been an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Queen's University since January 2016. I currently sit on the Communications Committee for the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists and am a member of the Editorial Board for the journal Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. When I am not in the lab I enjoy practicing yoga, travelling, and great coffee. |
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Ruxandra Bogdan Research Mentorship Student I’m a Life Science Major and Music Minor at Queen’s University (2015-2019). So far, my favourite courses have been physiology, genetics and my applied music lessons. When I’m not in the lab, I’m playing piano, looking up random fun facts, or hanging out with friends. |
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Melissa Bredow Postdoctoral Fellow I completed my undergraduate degree at Western University (2008-2012) with an HBSc in Cell and Developmental Biology and a Major in Genetics. I recently completed my PhD (2012-2017) at Queen’s University in the Biology Department with a focus on plant freezing stress. When I’m not in the lab, I enjoy board game nights, trivia, kayaking and experiencing Kingston’s local cuisine. |
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Katherine Dunning MSc Student Hi I'm Katy! I completed by BScH Biochemistry at Mount Allison University in 2018 where my Honours project involved cloning algal sulfur metabolism proteins and bioinformatics analysis. I am passionate about science communication and how GE technology can be used to improve global food security and agricultural sustainability and I hope to someday have a career in this field. In my spare time I like to exercise, read books, play board games, cook, and go hiking! |
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Carmen Gonzalaz-Ferrer MSc Student I am currently attending Queen's University in pursuit of a masters degree in Biology after having completed my undergraduate thesis in plant stress response at Dalhousie University. My favourite plant is the Jacaranda tree and in my spare time I enjoy hot yoga, reading and doing crosswords. |
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Chiara Gottheil Volunteer Hello! I am a Life Sciences major and Psychology minor at Queen's University (2016-2020) with a passion for microbiology, molecular biology, and genetics. Outside the lab I love to practice piano and guitar, spend time outdoors, and sketch historical buildings around Kingston. |
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Andrew Ji Research Mentorship Student I am currently studying Life Sciences at Queen’s University (2016-2020), with my favorite subjects being physiology, genetics and cell biology. When I am not in the lab I enjoy reading, travelling, and hanging out with friends. |
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Lindsey Marck Volunteer I am studying Biology at Queen's University (2016-2020). My favourite subjects are genetics and ecology. When I am not in the lab, I enjoy running, hiking and cooking. |
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Anushka Nair Volunteer I am currently studying Life Sciences at Queen’s University (2016-2020) with my favourite classes being physiology, anatomy and microbiology. When I am not in the lab, I enjoy reading great books, watching foreign films and spending time outdoors. |
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Mansuba Rana Honours Thesis Student I am studying Biology at Queen’s University from 2015-2019. Currently, my favourite courses are anything involving molecular biology, developmental biology, as well as plant and animal physiology. When I’m not in lab or at school, I love taking nature walks, playing flute, and playing league of legends. |
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Irina Sementchoukova
MSc Student I received my undergraduate degree from McMaster University, studying Molecular Biology and Genetics. My previous research experiences have been in the fields of plant stress genomics, plant-microbial interactions, agriculture, and microbial natural products. My project in the Monaghan Lab combines two of my passions – plant and bacterial genetics. Aside from my scientific pursuits, I enjoy the outdoors, and I am always on the hunt for delicious coffee, craft brews, and new reading material. |
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Kristen Siegel MSc Student I completed my undergraduate degree in the Biotechnology program at Queen’s University in 2017. My main research interests lie in pattern triggered immunity (PTI), elucidating MAP kinase cascades, and genetics. When I am not in the lab, I love working on projects with the Biology Graduate Student Council and playing Disney songs on the piano. |
Group Alumni
Patrick VanVolkingburgh, St Lawrence College Work Placement, 2016
Danielle Ciren, NSERC USRA and BIOL538 Research Mentorship, 2016
Kathy Sihavong, BIOL538 Research Mentorship, 2016
Alysha Thomson, BIOL537 Honours Thesis, 2016-2017
Sydney Pascetta, BIOL537 Honours Thesis, 2016-2017
Heather Galley, St Lawrence College Work Placement and Lab Technician, 2017
Cailun Tanney, Volunteer, 2017-2018
Alex Johnson Dingee, SWEP and BIOL537 Honours Thesis, 2016-2018
Danalyn Holmes, BIOL540 Mentorship, Summer Student, BIOL537 Honours Thesis, 2016-2018
Jennifer Wesley, St Lawrence College Work Placement, 2018
Olivia Siemens, Western University Summer Student, 2018
Lauren Grubb, NSERC USRA and NSERC- and OGS-funded MSc Student, 2016-2018
Danielle Ciren, NSERC USRA and BIOL538 Research Mentorship, 2016
Kathy Sihavong, BIOL538 Research Mentorship, 2016
Alysha Thomson, BIOL537 Honours Thesis, 2016-2017
Sydney Pascetta, BIOL537 Honours Thesis, 2016-2017
Heather Galley, St Lawrence College Work Placement and Lab Technician, 2017
Cailun Tanney, Volunteer, 2017-2018
Alex Johnson Dingee, SWEP and BIOL537 Honours Thesis, 2016-2018
Danalyn Holmes, BIOL540 Mentorship, Summer Student, BIOL537 Honours Thesis, 2016-2018
Jennifer Wesley, St Lawrence College Work Placement, 2018
Olivia Siemens, Western University Summer Student, 2018
Lauren Grubb, NSERC USRA and NSERC- and OGS-funded MSc Student, 2016-2018
