2024-2025 Team
The Neuroscience Association for Undergraduate Students (NAUS) represents neuroscience students at the University of Toronto.
Stay tuned for the various social and academic events that we organize throughout the year!
Nadia Sophia Khan
Co-President
Buster Milne
Co-President
Hi, I'm Buster, and I’m one of the co-presidents for NAUS this year! Like my fellow execs, I’m super passionate about all things brain-related, but what really blows my mind is the intricate puzzle of consciousness. I’m currently working in the Hutchison lab, focusing on posterior hypothalamus DBS as a targeted therapy for epilepsy patients. In the future, I plan to pursue medicine, hoping to bring both clinical and holistic perspectives to my practice. When I’m not deep in neuroscience, you’ll probably find me cycling around the city, shooting hoops, running through trails, or having a bonfire in my backyard. Feel free to reach out anytime—whether it’s about school, research, music, nature, or movies. I'm excited to help grow our neuroscience community and help lead NAUS this year!
Aimie Zheng
VP Academic
Hezekiah Au
VP Academic
William Cran
VP Social
Hey, I’m Will and I am a VP social for NAUS this year. As you would imagine, I quite like the brain and all things related, specifically I am interested in neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD. I am currently working in the Faiz lab working on regenerative therapies for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). specifically looking at direct lineage reprogramming therapy, which aims to convert reactive astrocytes into oligodendrocytes to regenerate myelination in the brain, basically reversing the disease progression. Very cool stuff imo! In my free time I'm an avid gym goer and sailor and always trying to find something new to do. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions relating to anything, I'm always happy to respond!
Fateen Kabir
VP Social
Ritisha Mukherjee
VP Finance
Jacob De Jesus
Secretary
Erika Teeter
VP Communications
Lili Castiblanco
VP Communications
Hi everyone! My name is Lili and I’m one of the VP Comms for NAUS this year. I find the brain super interesting and I hope to do research in the neurobiology of stress and different mental disorders. I am also interested in the prevention and treatment of traumatic brain injuries and stroke. I love to draw and paint, especially all sorts of animals. Some of my other hobbies include music (singing and instruments), running, and volleyball! I also love to watch movies and musicals with my friends and family. Please feel free to connect and reach out to me about anything you’d like!
Amy Abid
Graphic Designer
Hamna Akhter
Graphic Designer
Christina Tao
4th-Year Rep
Sungbeen Lee
4th-Year Rep
Mia Kamikubo
3rd-Year Rep
Crystal Luc
3rd-Year Rep
Akari Tomita
2nd-Year Rep
Elwin Fu
2nd-Year Rep
Catch us at BDNF
Beyond the Degree: Neuroscience Futures
Dive into the inspiring journeys of graduate students who have studied neuroscience! This panel will share insights into their academic adventures, career choices, and what they are currently doing. Whether you're exploring options or planning your next steps, this event offers a firsthand look into the vast options of neuroscience beyond university!