OUR TEAM

Team 2023/24

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CURRENT LAB MEMBERS

Steve Kerfoot, PHD

Lab Head

Full CV : (current as of 2024-04-20)

Steve Kerfoot is originally from Calgary, Alberta where he did his undergraduate and graduate training before moving to Yale University for Post Doctoral Training. He returned to Canada in the fall of 2011 to join the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Western University.

Dr Kerfoot wears many hats as a PI (Principle Investigator), but is happiest working with and mentoring junior scientists in the lab and introducing undergraduate students to the mysteries of the Immune System. Outside of the lab, his interests include photography and canoeing on lakes as far away from people as possible.

Heather Craig, RLAT RVT

Technician

I spend my time caring for our mouse colonies, doing experiments, and keeping the lab organized as the lab technician. I am also the main contact person for our intravital microscopy collaborations with other research groups.

Daniel Morelli

PHD Candidate

Daniel is a very boring person who refuses to write something to put in this space.

Morgan Langille

MSC student

My current work focuses on understanding the roles of B cells during T cell activation in chronic inflammatory conditions, and the ability of different B cell subsets to present cognate or non-cognate antigens to T cells.

Yi-Han Chen

PHD Candidate

My project is focused on B cell peripheral tolerance. Outside the lab, I am learning skills such as skiing and skating recently.

Eden Kemal

Accelerated MSC Student

My project investigates the immune response and EAE disease induced by a new antigen (OVAMOGtag) that allows the pairing of autoreactive B cells and foreign reactive T cells. Outside the lab, I enjoy learning to play the guitar, gardening, thrifting, crafting with airdry clay and discovering new cafes.

Cameron Whalen

MSC Student

My project is focused on understanding how B cells that reside in the meninges contribute to CNS autoimmunity. In my free time, I love to ride my bike, watch baseball, and listen to Rush.

Jephanie Chow

Honour’s Thesis Student

I am currently investigating the effects of OVAMOGtag on EAE disease induction. During my free time, I enjoy reading memoirs, singing, and learning new musical instruments.

Sahand Marzban

Honour’s Thesis Student

I love playing sports such as tennis and soccer in my free time. My project in the lab aims to investigate whether B cells can recognize and internalize antigens non-specifically under inflammatory conditions.