Our Team

2024-2025

Cassandra (she/her) is a fourth-year University of Toronto student, studying Neuroscience, Physiology, and Immunology. She is passionate about neurodegenerative diseases and the potential of neuroimaging in clinical detection. Cassandra is also interested in the development and usage of neuropharmaceuticals for treating psychiatric disorders. When Cassandra is not painting or rewatching the Lord of the Rings, she can be found at a pottery studio. Cassandra aspires to attend medical school and pursue neurological research.

Cassandra Seal
Editor-in-Chief

Franco Miguel Valencia
Head Associate Editor & Staff Writer

Franco (he/his) is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Toronto studying Neuroscience, Psychology, and Computer Science. He is extremely passionate about the interdisciplinary nature of cognition and its potential in healthcare research. He particularly enjoys promoting scientific outreach, reading philosophy, and watching Steins;Gate.

Dylan Dittrich
Graphic Designer

Dylan is a Victoria College student at the University of Toronto majoring in International Relations & Global Health. He has a keen interest in the intersection of global politics and public health policy. Dylan is also interested in learning more about vaccine development & distribution on a global scale, and how public health institutions combat disinformation. During his free time, Dylan enjoys reading, watching movies, and keeping up with current events.

James Korini
Podcast Director

James is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Toronto majoring in Human Biology and Psychology. He is interested in exploring how emotional stressors can show up as physical symptoms, and how one's diet can affect the way they make decisions through their microbiota. James hopes to attend medical school in the future and become a physician.