PULS Council 2023-2024
PULS Council

Phoenix Plessas-Azurduy


President


Program: Honours Physiology
Favourite Food: Chocolate Ice Cream
Other: Currently Reading:The Motorcycle Diaries - Ernesto Che Guevara
Fun fact: I have 3 rescue animals at home (2 huskies + 1 bengal) :)

Hello PHGY Fam! My name is Phoenix and I'm so honoured to serve as your PULS President this academic year! I was born in the big TO but went to high school in Ottawa before coming here for school! You'll often find me studying at McMed, eating delicious caf food at BMH or playing futsal around mtl! We have a fantastic team this year and I'm so looking forward to seeing you all at the awesome events we have planned! Please reach out if you have any questions, comments or concerns and definitely say hi if you see me on campus!

Kaelan Olney


Vice President


Program: Major Physiology
Favourite Protein: Apoptosome
Favourite Chocolate Bar: Swiss Branches
Fun fact: My family's cat and I share a middle name

Hi everyone!! My name's Kaelan and I am truly grateful to be able to serve you as this year's Vice-President! I was born and raised in Montreal and am currently in my last year of undergrad. Outside of school, I am a part-time waiter at a NDG pizzeria, a big Greek mythology nerd (can blame Percy Jackson for starting me down that path) and a half-decent guitarist. I can't wait for all that's ahead for PULS this year, there's a lot of great stuff coming your way! Please don't be shy to reach out with any questions that you may have about PHGY, PULS or, honestly, anything in general!

Andy Bai


VP FINANCE


Program: Honours Physiology
Favourite Protein: Whey Isolate
Favorite Dog Breed: Schnoodle
Fun fact: I have a sweet tooth but try so hard not to indulge it...

Hey everyone! I'm Andy, your VP Finance this year. I grew up in Ottawa but am originally from Chengdu, China. I love a good anime and exploring new places - I WILL see every single place on campus before I leave this year. In the meantime, you can usually find me at law library or at BAnQ (next to UQAM). Don't be shy to say hi if you see me around!

Lilah Sawers


Co-VP Internal


Program: Major Physiology
Favourite Organ: The Brain!
Favourite Tv Show: Arrested Development
Fun fact: There is a video of me singing in a frog costume on youtube!

My name is Lilah and I am from Vancouver BC. I love the outdoors, traveling, cooking, baking, dogs, and fitness. I am so happy to be one of your VP Internal's this year!

Simone Dhingra


Co-VP Internal


Program: Major Physiology
Favourite Cheese: CHEESE! As evidence, my grad year book quote was "I love cheese"
Guilty Pleasure: Watching Greys Anatomy for the 3rd time until 3 AM every night only during finals
Fun fact: I never read a book until like a year ago and now I am so obsessed with reading

Hello!!!!! My name is Simone and I'm from Vancouver B.C. I am a very proud "vancouverite" but also love it here in Montreal. I am so excited to be apart of PULS this year and work on planning the most awesome events for all of phgy, as well as get to meet so many new people in the program. My ideal day would snuggled in my bed with a romance novel and latte followed by a night out on the town with my roomies.

Yashar Aghazadeh Habashi


VP Academic


Program: Interdepartmental Honours Immunology
Favourite Class: PHGY 210
Favourite Non-Science Thing: Classical Music
Fun fact: I'm learning how to play chess!

Yo yo PHGY pham, my name is Yashar and I'm stoked to be your VP Academic this year! I lived in Idaho before coming to Montreal, and Edmonton before that. Keep up with PULS to hear about our upcoming academic events such as exam review sessions, journal clubs, and the infamous wine and cheese. Please feel free to reach out to me regarding any questions or academic concerns you may have. See you around on campus!

Danielle Beaudry


Communications Director


Program: Major Physiology
Favourite Tv Show: Big Brother
Favourite Food: Avocado on toast with balsamic vinegar
Fun fact: I have a fear of bears

Hi PHGY family! Iā€™m Danielle, a current U2 victim and your Communications Director this year. I was born in Drogheda, Ireland and raised in Blainville, QC. When Iā€™m not studying, you can find me having a picnic at the Mount-Royal Park or having coffee with friends. I am very excited to be a part of PULS this year and ready to make the cutest graphics (the perfect way to procrastinate schoolwork). Please reach out to me if you have any ideas/suggestions for any of our social media platforms or maybe want a new phgy friend?

Amanda Tam


Charity Director


Program: Major Physiology
Favourite TV Show: Avatar the Last Airbender (i.e., the best show in the world)
Favourite Pass-Time: Taking Naps
Fun Fact: I own a Bob Ross chia pet

Hi! My name's Amanda. I'm born and raised in Montreal (#mtlmoments). I'm so excited to be your Charity Director this year. If you have any ideas for charitable/fundraising events, let me know. It's always great to get more students involved in the PHGY community. Also, the Fundraising Committee is always looking for volunteers. So, check out our social media accounts and website for any updates. Don't be afraid to send me a message, if you want to talk about school, your deepest darkest secrets and the meaning of life, or if you just need someone to rant to šŸ’–.

Aidan Gupta


VP Athletics And Publicity


Program: Major Physiology
Favourite Food: Ramen šŸ¤¤
Favourite Class: PHGY 520 Ion Channels is a top tier class
Fun fact: I have triplet sister (not identical but all identically annoying)

What's good y'all! My name is Aidan and I'm in U3 this year. Beyond being a U2 PHGY survivor, I am also terrible but improving cook, a rock-climbing and chess enthusiast, and a big brother to four. Love me some music, hmu with any of your best music recs or if you ever want to jam!!

Philippe Mugford


Equity Commissioner


Program: Major Physiology
Favourite Organ: The eyes
Favourite Movie: It is a tie between the first scream and the thing
Fun fact: I hopped in a crocodile pit when I was 4 years old

I was born and raised in "Toronto" but I love the city of Montreal. My favorite singer right now is Laufey and I love horror movie (honestly it would be hard to name a movie that I don't know). I think the best piece of advice I ever got is to never compromise who you are just to fit in with others. Hopefully I can help make a stronger physiology community this year and have a good time meeting all of you!

Sotiria Anna Angelopoulos


U3 Rep


Program: Major Physiology
Favourite Food: Anything made by my two grandmas (s/o to my yiayias)
Other: I met Shawn Mendes on the beach (hmu for a pic my dad took)
Fun fact: In grade 2 I got cast as a grain of sand in the Wizard of Oz

Hey guys!! My name is Rianna (short for Sotiria Anna, but I also respond to Riri) and I am one of your U3 reps this year, majoring in PHGY and minoring in PSYC :) Currently, I am involved in research concerning stroke patient rehabilitation and allophone cancer patient care improvement! Im a big art girlie, sad romance movie girlie, occasional psychological thriller girlie and sad/indie/greek/etc. music girlie. So feel free to shoot me any questions concerning clinical research, life advice, restaurant recs, general PHGY pointers or just a good rant sesh šŸ’˜.

Naiya Patel


U3 Rep


Program: Major Physiology
Favourite Chocolate Bar: Cadbury : Fruit & Nut ( i knOW IT'S UNPOPULAR BUT I LOVE IT)
Favourite Organ: Uterus
Fun Fact: I have a crippling fear of spiders.

My name is Naiya, and I'm going to be one of your U3 Reps ! I'm very excited to be on council this year :) Some of my past time hobbies includes knitting and crocheting, but I also love to draw and paint - I just like to work with my hands I guess. I really do just want to get to know as many people in the program as possible this year, so if you see me at any point on campus or off, FLAG ME DOWN AND SAY HI PLEASE!!! Can't wait to see you guys at the upcoming PHGY events this year :))))

Ariella Zelniker


U2 Rep


Program: Liberal Physiology
Favourite TV Show: How I met Your Mother
Favourite Food: French fries
Fun fact: Since I was little, I've learned to play 4 different instruments!

My name is Ariella (she/her) and I am so excited to be one of your U2 reps this year! I am in my second year of liberal Physiology with a minor in social studies of medicine, and I was born and raised in Montreal! When I'm not catching up on lectures at Schulich, I like to bake, go for coffee and hang out with my friends and family! Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you need any help or advice, or just wanna say hi!!

Sophia Cottrill


U2 Rep


Program: Honours Physiology
Favourite Movie: La La Land
Favourite Cell: Parietal Cell (easiest to identify in anat 261 labs!)
Fun fact: One Direction has been my most listened-to artist on Spotify since 2017! Still hoping for a reunion someday šŸ¤ž

Hi!! My name is Sophia and I am so excited to be one of your U2 reps! I am from a small town called Tara, ON (totally okay if you've never heard of it!). When I'm not stressing about school, I like to go for runs on Mont Royal, play intramural soccer, and have movie nights with my roommates! Please reach out anytime if you have questions about phgy, need brunch place recommendations, etc. Looking forward to meeting all of you this year :)

Krescyn Moonsamy


U1 Rep


Program: Major Physiology
Favourite Protein: Steak
Favourite Tv Show: Top Gear(the old one)
Fun Fact: Pretty Fast(Run Sprints in Track and Field)

Hello everyone, my name is Krescyn and I am very excited to be a U1 representative in PULS this year. I come from a smaller town in B.C. called Nanaimo (where Nanaimo bars actually come from). In my free time really enjoy running, particularly sprinting, now with the McGill team, and video games when I can find the time. I really hope to create a stronger community throughout all of Physiology through the event we will be planning and the concerns we will be addressing. I look forward to meeting you all!

Maya Frisani


U1 Rep


Program: Major Physiology
Favourite Tv Show: "New Girl" & "Dancing with the Stars"
Favourite Organ: The Brain
Fun fact: I grew up doing ballet and pointe

Hey! My name is Maya and I am so stoked to be a U1 rep this year on PULS! I am from Brampton Ontario and moving to Montreal has allowed me to channel my inner city girl. When I'm not at Schulich Library working away, I enjoy filling my free time playing ultimate frisbee, cooking, spending time outdoors or having dance parties with the roomies. I am so happy to be apart of the PHGY fam and can't wait to meet everyone throughout the year. Please feel free to reach out for anything and don't be a stranger if you ever see me around :)

Daphne Jin


IHI Rep


Program: Interdepartmental Honours Immunology (IHI)
Favourite Class: MUAR 374 Music and Colonialism in Global History with Professor Roe-Min Kok
Favourite TV Show: From recent history, BEEF, please please please talk to me about it, I could go on for DAYS..
Fun fact: I've been to 18 concerts in the last 2 years!

Hey everyone, I'm Daphne Jin (she/her) in U3 Immunology. I'm the IHI rep for PULS this year, and I'm super excited to be part of the PHGY PHAM again! I'm happy to answer questions about the IHI program or if you want to just chat about life, love, happiness, etc etc. Please say hi if you spot me on campus, and I hope to see you at all of our events this year!

Sophie Doyle


BioPhys Rep


Program: Physiology and Math Joint Major
Favourite Pass-Time: Playing guitar with my roommates!
Favourite Class: BIOL 309
Fun fact: I have a cat named Chicken šŸˆā¤ļøšŸ“

Hello!! I'm Sophie! I'm from St. John's, Newfoundland (EAST COAST BABYYYY). I'm in my U2 year in the joint phgy and math major. I'm so excited to represent the biophys baddies this year on PULS! Please feel free to ask me with any questions about our joint majors in the physiology department, I'm always happy help!!!

Sofia Arnet


SBMS Rep


Program: Honours Physiology
Favourite Chocolate Bar: Swiss chocolate with hazelnuts
Favourite Protein: Peanut Butter
Fun fact: I have three sisters whose names all end in "a" and three pets whose names all start with an m :]

HI HI! I'm Sofia from just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. I am thrilled to be your SBMS representative this year. Outside of school, you can find me running/skiing on the beautiful mountain (the way down >> the way up), hanging with my little buddies at a local animal shelter, or relaxing with my many roommates. PLEASE say hi if you see me on campus-- I am always happy to answer any questions about physiology, the SBMS, or literally anything else :]

Academic Committee



Head: Yashar Aghazadeh Habashi
Member: Joshua Cheruvathur
Member: Kylie Klamph
Member: Sarina De Bastos
Member: Younseo Heo

The Academic committee works closely with the PULS VP Academic Yashar, helping connect professors and students at McGill, as well as contributing to our monthly Journal Club and helping to run events that the VP Academic is in charge of!



Charity Committee



Head: Amanda Tam
Member: Hana Yazdani
Member: Adam Yeh

The Fundraising committee will work with the PULS Charity Director Amanda, helping to organize fundraising events and volunteering events.



Communications Committee



Head: Danielle Beaudry
Member: Victoria Lu
Member: Lareina Shen
Member: Seunghan Kim
Member: Maggie Chen

The Communications committee will work with the PULS Communications Director Danielle, helping to relay important news to the Physiology student body and promote PULS events



Social Committee



Head: Lilaw Sawer
Head: Simone Dhingra
Member: Qetsia Misenga
Member: David Choi

The Social committee will work with the PULS Co-VP Internals Lilah and Simone to help organize and run social in-person and virtual events that go on throughout the year

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