PRiME Team Archives — PRiME Next-Generation Precision Medicine

Carolyn Cummins

Carolyn Cummins is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Her team studies nuclear receptors and their role in the development of diabetes, obesity and other metabolic diseases, with the goal of identifying potential therapeutic targets in disease pathways and developing drugs to prevent or treat these conditions. Her work has led to the […]

Akshita Vincent

Akshita Vincent is a highly accomplished business development and research commercialization professional with over a decade of experience in academia, specializing in research translation, commercialization, and strategic partnerships with national and multinational corporations. As a dynamic and creative strategist, she excels at applying innovative approaches to bridge the gap between academic and corporate innovation. In […]

Molly Shoichet

Molly Shoichet is a Michael E Charles University Professor in Chemical Engineering at U of T. She is known internationally for her innovative research in drug delivery, drug discovery and hydrogels, and has invented materials to both promote tissue repair in the brain and spinal cord, and help discover new drugs to treat cancer.

Luella Chow

Luella Chow graduated with a Master of International and Public Affairs from the University of Hong Kong in 2022. With over 7 years of experience in political journalism and 3 years in large-scale philanthropic organizations, she possesses expertise in non-profit communications, project coordination, and event planning. Before joining PRiME, Luella excelled in supporting initiatives that […]

Meenakshi Venkatesan

Meenakshi Venkatesan brings a wealth of scientific expertise in drug discovery, protein structural biology and enzymology. As the Protein Sciences Head at Dalriada Drug Discovery, Meena has successfully spearheaded research operations, providing strategic directions, built resource initiatives, optimized portfolios, and fostered stakeholder engagements, partnerships with academic and industry partners. Her expertise spans across various modalities, […]