Molecular Genetics
& Microbiology
Student Union
ABOUT US
The Molecular Genetics & Microbiology Student Union (MGYSU) is a group representing the interests of undergraduate students enrolled in programs and/or courses within the Molecular Genetics Department at the University of Toronto. We are ASSU recognized, officially department-affiliated, and exist with the foregoing aim of organizing events and providing services tailored to the wants and needs of MGY students.
2023-2024 Team
Mika Sun (she/her)
Co-President
Year: 4
Program: Pathobiology Specialist, Molecular Genetics Major
Favourite Gene: Clu
Fun fact: I used speed skate competitively!
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Megan Pickett (she/her)
Academic Co-Chair
Year: 3
Program: Molecular Genetics Specialist
Favourite Gene: Indy (I'm not dead yet) in Drosophila
Fun fact: I can play the ukelele behind my head while singing and running circles
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Katie Lee
Social Director
Year: 3
Program: Molecular Genetics and Physiology Major
Favourite Gene: SHH (sonic hedgehog gene)
Fun fact: I love drawing and painting!​
Esther Cho (she/her)
Mentorship Coordinator
Year: 2
Program: Molecular Genetics Specialist
Favourite Gene: time for coffee (tic)
Fun fact: I have never broken a bone!
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Mia Bantas (she/her)
3rd Year Representative
Year: 2
Program:
Favourite Gene: The Yamanaka factors
Fun fact: I did Taekwondo for 8 years
Emily Mitchell
Graphic Designer
Year: 2
Program:
Favourite Gene:
Fun fact:
Iris Li (she/her)
Co-President
Year: 4
Program: Molecular Genetics Specialist
Favourite Gene: CamKII
Fun fact: I’m a piano teacher!
Raj Parekh (he/him)
Academic Co-Chair
Year: 3
Program:
Favourite Gene: Sox2 gene - encodes a Yamanaka factor. I worked on Sox2 enhancers over the summer!
Fun fact: I got VIP tickets to the Eras Tour
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Tim Wang (he/him)
Treasurer
Year: 4
Program: Molecular Genetics Specialist
Favourite Gene: GAR1
Fun fact: I'm a Celtics fan
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Khairatun Yusuff (she/her)
4th Year Representative
Year: 4
Program:
Favourite gene: DISC1
Fun fact: I can whistle songs well
Eileen Li (she/her)
2rd Year Representative
Year: 2
Program:
Favourite Gene: noggin (NOG)
Fun fact: My hands are perpetually cold