President

Sofya Langman

PhD Candidate

I am a 6th year PhD candidate in the Interdisciplinary Oncology program. My research focuses on cellular stress adaptation mechanisms and translational reprogramming in pediatric cancers. During my PhD, I had a chance to explore career paths outside academia, which inspired me to volunteer with organizations that support graduate student career development. In S2BN, I hope to facilitate many exciting events and help create a collaborative environment between academia and business.

Sponsorship Coordinator

Jennifer Luu

MSc Student

I am a third year Masters student in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. My research consists of developing a model of cellular transformation that incorporates mass spectrometry to study and screen for lung cancer. I am passionate about graduate student career development, especially in helping trainees find interesting career paths! I hope to use my experience in graduate community work and non-profit management to support S2BN’s mission of innovation in the research community.

Events Coordinator

Allyson Banville

PhD Student

I am a graduate student in the lab of Dr. Brad Nelson at the Deeley Research Centre, part of BC Cancer - Victoria. Currently, I am researching the role of tumor-infiltrating B cells (TIL-B) in ovarian cancer with the hopes of uncovering what antigens TIL-B recognize in order to discover novel targets for cancer immunotherapies. Outside of the lab, I enjoy spending time outdoors cycling, hiking, running, camping, playing ultimate frisbee, and pretty much anything else that gets me outside! I love learning and sharing knowledge, so I'm ecstatic to be part of a team dedicated to spreading awareness about career opportunities for students at the intersection of science and business and bridging the gap between these two interdependent disciplines!