Meet our Team

Being a member of the IMS Magazine team means getting the opportunity to learn more about science both within and outside of your field. It encourages you to expand your thinking and bridge the gap between basic and clinical, theoretical and applied, science and society. At IMS Magazine, you will learn the importance of storytelling – how to communicate complex ideas and convey key messages to your target audience, whether they are academics, policy makers, or the public.

Meet our team below!

Kristen Ashworth

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Kristen is a PhD student studying the use of a human-based retinal organoid model to investigate cell therapies for genetic eye disease under the supervision of Dr. Brian Ballios at the Krembil Research Institute.

Twitter: @K_Ashworth01

Kyla Trkulja

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Kyla is a PhD student studying the mechanism of action of novel therapies for lymphoma under the supervision of Dr. Armand Keating, Dr. John Kuruvilla, and Dr. Rob Laister.

Twitter: @kylatrkulja

Nayaab Punjani

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Nayaab is a PhD student examining a neuroprotective drug therapy for cervical-level traumatic spinal cord injury at the Krembil Research Institute under the supervision of Dr. Michael Fehlings.

Twitter: @‌nayaab_punjani

Bea Acheson

EXECUTIVE EDITOR – FEATURES

Bea Acheson is a second-year MSc student working under the supervision of Dr. Peter St George-Hyslop at the Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Disease, where she investigates the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying microglial dysfunction in Alzheimer’s Disease. In addition to her research, Beatrice enjoys trivia and solving the New York Times Crossword Puzzle.

Instagram: @bea.acheson

Jasmine Amini

EXECUTIVE EDITOR – GENERAL

Jasmine Amini is a second-year MSc student working under the supervision of Drs. Daphne Korczak and Samantha Anthony at the Hospital for Sick Children. Her research interests lie in social media use and family functioning among youth with an acute self-harm or suicide-related concern. Outside of academia, Jasmine enjoys reading, volunteering, and exploring Toronto.

Twitter: Jasmine_amini9

Sara Corvinelli

EXECUTIVE EDITOR – GENERAL

Sara Corvinelli is a PhD student supervised by Dr. Jacques Lee at the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute. Her thesis is exploring innovative ways to improve delirium recognition for older people who seek emergency care. When she’s not researching, Sara enjoys ballet, nature walks, and spending time with loved ones.

Anna Mouzenian

EXECUTIVE EDITOR – GENERAL

Anna Mouzenian is a second-year MSc student working under the supervision of Dr. Victor Tang and Dr. Daniel Felsky at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Anna is investigating the use of wearable devices to predict outcomes for substance use disorders. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, hiking and pilates.

Leeza Teshler

Director of Social Media

Leeza is a PhD student working under the supervision of Dr. Brian Feldman at The Hospital for Sick Children. Her research investigates how to improve the clinical examination of musculoskeletal health for people with Hemophilia. Outside of research, she loves spending time outdoors, biking and exploring new cities.

Alyona Ivanova

Director of Distribution

Alyona is a PhD student investigating the molecular signature of glioblastoma using spatial ‘omics technologies at the Hospital for Sick Children. She is also a creative content manager at Panoramics – A Vision. Alyona is a professional figure skater and a model. She enjoys traveling, horse-riding, cooking, and reading.