Launched in 2021, York’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 program seeks to highlight the success and diversity of the University’s young alumni community, while inspiring the next generation of young alumni leaders to make a positive difference locally and globally.

Maydianne Andrade, Dean of the Faculty of Science, shared: "I am delighted to congratulate our alumni recognized in �첥��Ƶ’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30. The Faculty of Science is a hub of research and teaching excellence, committed to fostering discovery and tackling global challenges to create positive change in our world. These alumni embody that commitment, and we are proud of the leadership and purpose they bring to their work." Learn more about their journey below:

Anastasia Kalantarova (BSc ’18)

Anastasia is dedicated to building equitable and inclusive models of primary care for diverse and underserved communities across Ontario through research, clinical practice and digital health innovation. She has been involved in industry leading research on AI scribe evaluation in primary care and continues her involvement in the field of digital health innovation. During medical school, she founded and led the Medical Students for Choice chapter to expand education and advocacy around reproductive health and abortion access in Poland. She continues this focus in residency, implementing a Postpartum Care Plan in her family medicine practice that strengthens continuity of care and access to resources for new mothers, particularly those facing social or systemic barriers. Anastasia fosters inclusive, learner-centered environments that promote collaboration and compassion, earning the Learner as Teacher Award from Women’s College Hospital for her excellence in medical education. 

Claire Del Zotto (BSc ’24)

Claire Del Zotto is a second-year medical student at the University of Toronto mentoring younger students in STEM. She serves as a committee chair for the Ontario Medical Students Association, where she is organizing a three-day conference bringing over 100 medical student leaders from across Ontario to discuss healthcare innovation. She represents her faculty as co-organizer of the MD Program Orientation Week for over 300 incoming learners, raising over $70,000 in donations to ensure that cost was not a barrier to student participation. With an interest in healthy aging, she recently founded Scrubs and Shrubs, a mindfulness-focussed gardening group that connects medical students to older adults who have a shared interest in sustainability. Her current research addresses how limited access to menopause care impacts quality of life.

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Oluwatimileyin Aina is a biomedical science graduate, published researcher, educator, and entrepreneur. In 2025, Oluwatimileyin was invited by the Ontario Government to deliver youth remarks at the announcement of the Black Youth Action Plan.  Speaking alongside provincial ministers, he shared how community-driven initiatives empower young people to lead change. Oluwatimileyin is the founder of Booth and Beyond and Be the Change, two ventures that exemplify his commitment to youth empowerment and inclusive leadership. Be the Change focuses on equipping youth and adults with skills-based training and confidence to act as catalysts for positive community transformation Oluwatimileyin aims to inspire the next generation to learn, lead, and be the change. 

To view the full list of 2026 recipients, visit the Top 30 Alumni Under 30 web page.

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Graduands and guests of �첥��Ƶ’s second Spring Convocation ceremony for  (EUC) and the Faculty of Science were among those to hear from Kelly LaRocca, chief of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, on the life-changing power of education. 

Introduced by EUC Dean Alice Hovorka, LaRocca was recognized as an honorary doctorate recipient by York and was commended for her community leadership that focuses on Indigenous cultures, histories and perspectives as well as her passion for education, youth empowerment and economic development. 

“Throughout her distinguished career, Chief LaRocca has exemplified exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication to her community and steadfast commitment to advancing Indigenous rights and reconciliation,” said Hovorka. “Her leadership will inspire meaningful dialogue, action and advocacy ... for generations to come.” 

LaRocca holds an honours degree in philosophy from the University of Western Ontario and a bachelor of laws from the University of Windsor. After obtaining her law degree and practicing civil litigation in Toronto, she returned to her community in 2008. Since her election as chief in 2013, she has played a vital role in negotiating significant treaty settlements and advocating for clean drinking water for her community. 

During her convocation address, she spoke with conviction about her journey, drawing from personal experiences to inspire the graduating class of 2025. Emphasizing the transformative power of education and the importance of embracing unexpected pathways to success, her address resonated with themes of resilience, authenticity and the significance of lived experiences. 

“Whatever you do, remember that the process of getting here has conditioned you for the peaks and valleys of life,” she said, sharing her experience of moving from a city environment to a tight-knit Indigenous community at age 16, and the first-hand experience of how colonialism had shaped the world around her. 

After high school, she left “determined to never look back” and was working toward her “misguided beliefs” that financial success would prove she belonged in “worlds that otherwise felt foreign and quite out of reach.”  

Reflecting on this path and belief system, LaRocca shared that over time, she came to realize that success is more a measure of the ability to embrace one’s identity and values. 

“Success came when I was unapologetic about who I was and where I was from,” she said. “Success came from honouring my roots, living by my values and listening with empathy for others.” 

Along with the measure of personal success, she asserted that cultivating empathy is a key skill that will serve graduating students throughout their lives and careers in building relationships and understanding diverse perspectives. 

She recounted for listeners her own struggles with imposter syndrome during her education, noting that these challenges ultimately contributed to her personal and professional growth. 

“Success is not always loud. Sometimes it's quiet, and it can be found through the tough personal choices you make; it can be found in living your values and in standing firm to who you are.” 

After practicing law for some time, she found her way back to her Indigenous community, where she relocated to care for her mother. Later, after the loss of her mother, she experienced first-hand the power of community and understood she needed to shift her focus to honour her Indigenous community. 

“It was time to honour my mother and give back to my First Nation,” she said. This is what led her to leadership as an elected council member, and later, as chief. 

LaRocca urged graduates to take a moment to appreciate the significance of their accomplishments and to acknowledge the support from their loved ones during the journey they took to reach this milestone. 

In a closing message, LaRocca shared the advice she received from Monty Marsden, a respected elder and residential school survivor: “Never apologize for where you come from and never give up.” She encouraged graduands to move forward with purpose, authenticity and to live by their values. 

“Walk forward with purpose and remember that living authentically will guide you to your next success,” she said. 

Courtesy of Yfile

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A new hub for �첥��Ƶ’s Faculty of Science students will offer critical supports for student success by strengthening advising services and offering additional study spaces.

The new Taihua Wang Science Student Success Centre, which officially opened on May 26, is located on the main floor of the Life Sciences Building at the Keele Campus and offers an improved space for academic and social enhancement.

Funded by a $1.6-million gift by Taihua Wang, founder and CEO of Cell Biotechnology Co. Ltd., students can access the 3,843-square-foot space that features a more functional hub for student advising and support, along with new and revamped study and social spaces. These new features include new seating, a lounge area and bookable study pods that students can reserve online.

“This incredible gift by Dr. Wang, a Chinese Canadian business leader and stem cell scientist, will benefit all Faculty of Science students,” said Rui Wang, dean of the Faculty of Science. “It will help strengthen our advising and counselling supports and add much-needed study and social space for students to flourish academically and personally. In doing so, it will help accelerate our mission of educating our students to become active members of our global scientific community.”

The welcoming space will allow students to study individually or in groups and takes advantage of the expansive light from wrap-around windows in the Life Sciences Building. At the opening ceremony, Amna Imran, a third-year student double majoring in biology and psychology, spoke about what impact the centre would have. "It’s not just a physical space, it’s a supportive environment designed to help students grow, ask questions, and connect," she said. "Having a centralized hub where we can study, seek guidance, and build relationships with our peers will make an enormous difference in how we experience our time at York."

Considered to be a pioneer of the clinical application of stem cells in China, Taihua Wang says York is a “great university” and that “this initiative aims to provide enhanced student services, nurturing them to become future global leaders.”

�첥��Ƶ President and Vice-chancellor Rhonda Lenton says the Taihua Wang Science Student Success Centre allows York to support students pursing education in the sciences.

“�첥��Ƶ is proud to mark the opening of the Taihua Wang Science Student Success Centre, a space that reflects our core commitments to access, excellence and positive impact,” says Lenton. “This centre, made possible by Dr. Wang’s transformative gift, will strengthen York's ability to empower students and help them reach their full potential in science and beyond.”

The May 26 opening ceremony was attended by the donor and his family, science students, faculty members and staff. 

Courtesy of Yfile

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Launched in 2021, York’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 program seeks to highlight the success and diversity of the University’s young alumni community, while inspiring the next generation of young alumni leaders to make a positive difference locally and globally.

“The �첥��Ƶ Top 30 Alumni Under 30 program showcases the remarkable work that York’s young alumni have done to create positive change at home and abroad,” said Julie Lafford, assistant vice-president, alumni engagement, in an  in YFile. “The 2025 cohort is an accomplished group featuring creative artists, innovators in science, business leaders and champions for social justice.

Jaskaran Grewal

Jaskaran is a corporate lawyer at a global law firm where he advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, securities transactions and corporate governance matters. With strong foundations in business, law and technology, Jaskaran is also passionate about the venture ecosystem and regularly provides strategic, forward-thinking counsel to emerging companies as they navigate the complexities of digital innovation, growth and regulatory challenges. Jaskaran is committed to giving back through community service. He actively volunteers with various organizations and has provided advisory support to prominent non-profits, helping them strengthen their operations and enhance effectiveness. 

Pankaj Puar

Pankaj is a senior MD student at the University of British Columbia (UBC) with a passion for advancing medical knowledge. He is a concurrent PhD candidate at the University of Toronto and a leader on the executive steering committee of large global multinational randomized clinical trials. Alongside one of his most influential mentors Dr. Subodh Verma, an internationally renowned surgeon-scientist at the University of Toronto, Pankaj has worked to investigate novel treatments aimed at improving patient outcomes and has presented his work in cities across Europe and North America. As a senior last author on multiple research endeavors, he has mentored students and resident physicians in different areas of clinical research. Recently, he was named the Chief Scientific Officer for an innovative start-up aiming to develop, introduce and integrate artificial intelligence technologies into the medical field. With a passion for education, Pankaj has assisted with the UBC medical school accreditation process aiming to improve the educational experience for future medical students. He is also the co-founder of Phulkari Designs, a fashion and social media brand that embraces his cultural heritage and showcases traditional South Asian clothing as modeled by people of colour. 

To view the full list of 2025 recipients, visit the Top 30 Alumni Under 30 web page.

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Tanner arrived at York in 1972 to join the gymnastics team and stayed through his BSc (’76) and PhD (’80). After his doctoral work, he joined Sciex – an innovative developer of mass spectrometry instruments and became a world leader in atomic mass spectrometry. During his 25 years at Sciex, he invented successful instruments for the measurement of pollutants in air, dioxins in soil and most notably a series of instruments for measuring the atomic composition of matter. In 2005, he joined the faculty at the University of Toronto where he was 2011 Inventor of the Year in Biomedical and Life Sciences and co-founded DVS Sciences, to bring the new power of mass cytometry to the world. 

He is currently a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) and of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. He has also received a Lifetime Achievement Award in Plasma Spectrochemistry, the Human Proteome Organization Award for Science and Technology, the Manning Innovation Award of Distinction and the WAE McBryde Medal from the Canadian Society for Chemistry. Upon retirement in 2015, Tanner enjoyed an appointment as adjunct faculty in the Department of Chemistry at �첥��Ƶ and sat on the board for Ontario Life Sciences and Ontario Genomics.  After moving to Nova Scotia in 2020, he became chair of the Three Churches Heritage Foundation in Mahone Bay. 

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Anna Kotova and Ksenia Timonina, former �첥��Ƶ PhD students, converge science and cosmetics in their venture Agenek – a gene diagnostic skincare company that leverages emerging technology in innovative ways.

The root of Agenek – which offers personalized skincare reports and recommendations – began at York during Kotova and Timonina’s graduate studies in the Department of Biology. A focus on molecular biology and genetics laid the foundation for their venture, as their shared expertise and passion for understanding genetic mechanisms naturally led them to explore innovative applications in skincare technology.

Notably, they recognized the potential of transcriptomic analysis, which looks at ribonucleic acid (RNA), which has structural similarities to DNA.

“While the DNA testing market may be saturated, we are pioneering the use of RNA biology to develop a direct-to-consumer skin test for personalized skincare,” explains Kotova.

Their company’s groundbreaking transcriptomic analysis dives deep into the RNA molecules within facial skin cells, offering dynamic insights into skin health. It differs from DNA-based tests, providing a comprehensive view of the skin’s current condition and guiding personalized recommendations based on gene expression profiles. The methodology is unique to the beauty industry, placing Agenek at the forefront of personalized skincare solutions, Kotova says.

The process begins with a testing kit ordered from Agenek’s website, which includes a microneedle patch applied to the skin for 10 minutes. The sample is then sent to the company’s Kitchener, Ont., laboratory, while users provide additional insights via a digital questionnaire. Then, Agenek delivers a personalized report outlining unique skin needs and customized product recommendations.

Through the analysis of gene expression profiles, Agenek identifies specific “problem genes” and provides targeted recommendations for existing skin-care products, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their skincare routines.

Supported by �첥��Ƶ’s ELLA Women Accelerator, Lab2Market, MaRS and other agencies, Agenek benefits from a robust network offering essential resources and guidance to Kotova and Timonina to scale their innovative skincare venture.

A future goal is to advance skincare science while offering individuals enhanced skincare options, potentially improving their quality of life.

“We hope to empower individuals to better understand their skin’s unique needs and make informed decisions about skincare products and treatments,” Kotova says. “By providing comprehensive insights into gene expression profiles and offering tailored recommendations, we seek to improve overall skin health and confidence.”

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Launched in 2021, York’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 program seeks to highlight the success and diversity of the University’s young alumni community, while inspiring the next generation of young alumni leaders to make a positive difference locally and globally.

“The �첥��Ƶ Top 30 Alumni Under 30 program showcases the remarkable work that York’s young alumni have done to create positive change at home and abroad,” said Julie Lafford, assistant vice-president, alumni engagement, in an in YFile. “The 2024 cohort is an accomplished group featuring creative artists, innovators in science, business leaders and champions for social justice.

Katrina Carver

Katrina Carver is a graduate student in the field of computational neuroscience at the University of Toronto, where she utilizes novel machine learning techniques to understand and explain Alzheimer’s Disease. With the results of her research, she aims to guide drug development, improve diagnosis and enhance patient care. Katrina has been awarded a Canada Graduate Scholarship and a Medical Biophysics Excellence Award for her work, continuing the recognition of her dedication to academic and research excellence established as an Honours Physics student at �첥��Ƶ. At York, she was awarded the Schulich Leader Scholarship, three Undergraduate Student Research Awards and the Iristel Undergraduate Scholarship. Notably, her undergraduate thesis research using neural networks to improve adaptive deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s Disease has been published in Nature Communications and presented internationally. Katrina’s ultimate motivation is to serve society by advancing diagnosis, treatment and care for those living with neurodegenerative diseases using artificial intelligence, while considering and advancing the highest standards of ethics and privacy.

Pablo Gonzalez

Pablo Gonzalez, a medical student at the University of Toronto, is a dedicated advocate for diversity and inclusion. He founded the Canadian Association of Latin Medical Students (CALMS) to unite those interested in Latin American culture and healthcare. As CALMS president, Pablo and his team empower marginalized Latin American youth to pursue healthcare careers, addressing underrepresentation in the field. Pablo's community-building extends to his role as an ally to Jewish community leaders in the fight against antisemitism. As a keynote speaker at provincial interfaith events, Pablo fosters empathetic dialogues, seeking common ground with diverse cultural and religious communities. Furthermore, he is passionate about supporting underserved and marginalized groups through his academic endeavours. Collaborating with leading diabetes researchers at the University of Calgary, he sheds light on the healthcare barriers faced by those experiencing homelessness. He has presented his research at national and international medical conferences to drive policy discussions. Pablo's advocacy stems from his experiences at �첥��Ƶ, where he graduated from the Bachelor of Science Biotechnology Program. Active in student life, Pablo represented �첥��Ƶ students through the President's Ambassador Program and as a Student Representative on the �첥��Ƶ Alumni Board. In these roles, he collaborated with university executives and stakeholders to ensure that �첥��Ƶ remains a vibrant place for diverse learning experiences.

Adrian Leva

Adrian is the COO and co-founder of Nu-Rise Construction Management, a firm specializing in mid to high-rise construction in the Greater Toronto Area. Prior to co-founding Nu-Rise, Adrian founded New Mission Investments, a real estate company focused on building generational wealth through multifamily properties and increasing access to housing in Ontario. Adrian Leva's humanitarian background began in 2013, when he was an international missionary for The Samaritan Foundation. Adrian visited the Dominican Republic to help build homes for at-risk families who lived on less than $1 dollar per day. Adrian helped with fundraising and building over 25 homes between 2013 and 2019, which were equipped with basic electrical and plumbing services. To support this goal, Adrian inspires youth to engage with their community and to take philanthropic action. Since 2019, Adrian has influenced 800 students through keynote presentations, raising funds to further home construction in the Dominican Republic.

Brian Serapio

Brian Serapio is a resident physician in psychiatry based in Toronto with a strong interest in the psychiatric care of older adults and adults with complex health needs. Brian is exploring a newfound interest in psychotherapy. Throughout his career, Brian has been involved in geriatrics interest groups at the local and national levels that raise awareness about the health challenges older adults face and promote a career in geriatrics amongst medical learners. Brian has engaged in research on the impact of volunteers on hospitalized older adult patients and the views of long-term care staff on technological innovation. As a first-generation immigrant from the Philippines who has had to overcome significant hurdles in his career, Brian is also passionate about rectifying the underrepresentation of minorities, including Filipinos, in medicine. While in medical school, he was involved in programs and initiatives including the Filipino Association of Medical Students (FAMS), Community of Support (COS) and Altitude Healthcare Mentoring that provide mentorship to pre-med and medical students from underrepresented groups. As Brian continues to progress through his training, he aims to equip himself with the necessary knowledge to provide care to underserved communities.

To view the full list of 2024 recipients, visit the Top 30 Alumni Under 30 web page.

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Batool Barodi

Health equity advocate
BSc ’19, Faculty of Science

In 2016, Batool arrived in Canada as a Syrian newcomer. Upon graduation from York, Batool was selected to represent Canada as a youth delegate at the Open Government Partnership Global Summit 2019. Following her selection, she received a scholarship to start her master’s degree in Global Affairs and Justice at the University of Toronto where she received the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Award to study the impact of the Canadian medical, economic and social policies to promote successful integration of refugees and newcomers. Batool is currently a second-year medical student at Central Michigan University where she focuses her research on heart transplant surgeries with an emphasis on developing measures to improve outcomes of heart primary-graft dysfunction. She was awarded the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research scholarship in 2022 by the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre due to her extensive work on heart research in Canada and US. Batool creates videos documenting her journey of becoming a doctor and supporting students who don’t have access to mentorship opportunities. Her goal is to make the journey accessible to everyone, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religion or socioeconomic background.

Clarelle Gonsalves

Health equity advocate
BSc ’18, Faculty of Science

Clarelle is a first-year paediatrics resident at the University of Toronto based out of The Hospital for Sick Children. Clarelle is dedicated to standardizing and optimizing health outcomes for children who do not readily have access to tertiary paediatric centres through research and clinical practice. She completed her MD at McMaster University where she co-developed a quality improvement and patient safety workshop for health professionals and trainees aimed at recognizing and speaking up against racism in healthcare and medical education. During her time in medical school, she worked closely with local organizations to develop resources for children new to Canada to connect them with primary and preventative healthcare and ensure food security. Her research work has been featured in leading paediatric journals and has been cited in the Canadian Paediatric Society position statement on protecting adolescents against the harms of vaping. Clarelle is also a passionate mentor to students pursuing careers in medicine. She is currently involved in working towards removing systemic barriers and increasing equity in the medical school application process as well as developing medical education curricula that fosters sustainable and equitable healthcare delivery.

Shalini Iyer

Scientist, STEM educator and EDI advocate
BSc ’20, Faculty of Science
MSc ’22, Faculty of Health

Shalini is a scientist, leader and equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) advocate. One of Shalini's goals is to help break down systemic biases and barriers in the scientific community and to provide equitable opportunities for marginalized communities in Canada. At �첥��Ƶ, Shalini was dedicated to increasing accessibility to STEM education for youth across Canada through her work with Let's Talk Science. As the former site coordinator for York, Shalini increased the site's outreach to marginalized communities by organizing hands-on STEM workshops catered towards different learning styles. She helped establish several large STEM events and obtained several sponsorships to help break down socioeconomic barriers for less affluent communities. As the program assistant for Let's Talk Science, she developed online STEM workshops to increase accessibility in the pandemic. She also helped design STEM activity kits which were delivered to the homes of youth from communities where online content was not accessible, such as low-income, Indigenous and rural communities. Shalini had also been actively involved in increasing science accessibility for Black youth in the Jane and Finch community, where she conducts weekly STEM workshops and organized career workshops highlighting people of colour. Following her MSc in Neuroscience at York, she began her PhD in Neuroscience at the University of British Columbia and looks forward to continuing her advocacy work.

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Bo Cheng (BSc '17, Faculty of Science; MMAI '20, Schulich School of Business)

Manager in Data Science, Rogers Communications

It was curiosity that led Bo Cheng to enrol in the specialized honors degree in biophysics at �첥��Ƶ. Now, he’s a manager in data science at Rogers, where he leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to solve real world problems for millions of people across Canada.

Cheng, who graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science, and went on to achieve a Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence from York’s Schulich School of Business, says his time at the University helped him to grow both personally and professionally. Now, he’s paying that back into his community.

“When I look back at my time at York, I not only learned math and physics, I also learned what it means to take responsibility for my own actions, to grow up,” says Cheng. “Being in the biophysics program was like attending a small and intimate university. You become lifelong friends with your peers and professors, who are like a family that help each other to grow professionally, and personally.”

Cheng participates in AI events where he applies his quantitative skills in AI and machine learning to build solutions for the benefit of society.

In the summer of 2019, he implemented a flood warning application to help Canadians nationwide predict and monitor natural disasters, supported by Environment and Climate Change Canada. He helped to promote and drive traffic to underutilized Toronto community stores through the Data for Good initiative. And, in the midst of the COVID pandemic, he collaborated on an app to help elderly people cope with social and physical isolation. The app enables volunteers to assist with daily errands without risking exposure to the virus.

Cheng is the recipient of a Top 30 Under 30 Award from �첥��Ƶ, reserved for alumni who are exemplary leaders in creating positive change and impact, at home and abroad.

“My education at York gave me confidence and served as a great opportunity for my future success,” Cheng says.

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Nestmann’s gift of $200,000, matched by the Faculty of Science for a total of $400,000, will create the Earle Nestmann Undergraduate Research Award (ENURA) program to support paid 16-week positions for students to work in York research labs over the summer term. Starting in 2023, ENURAs will support six students every summer, until the funds are fully expended.

“We are incredibly grateful to Earle for his gift, an impactful investment in the future of our students,” said Rui Wang, dean of the Faculty of Science. “Providing more opportunities for our students to do hands-on research is critical because it gives them exposure to what research really involves, allows them to learn new skills and helps them make more informed choices about their career paths. Earle’s gift will change the lives of dozens of students.”

Together with his wife Berna, Nestmann has supported York science students and faculty for more than 15 years, including the Dean’s Undergraduate Research Awards and Science Exploration Camps for elementary and secondary students. The Earle Nestmann Scholarship was established in 2008 for master’s or doctoral students studying molecular biology or genetics. In 2021, Nestmann received a �첥��Ƶ Alumni Award for his significant contribution to the advancement of York and its students through exceptional service, commitment and philanthropic contributions.

Nestmann has both a MSc and PhD in biology from �첥��Ƶ. After his studies at York, he served in the Biology Department as assistant professor from 1974-77, and later as a member of the Board of Directors of the Alumni Association from 2006-14 and the Board of Governors from 2013-21.

He has published more than 100 articles in the scientific literature and was co-editor of the proceedings of an international conference on chemical mutagenesis and of a laboratory manual on recombinant DNA technology. He has served on several editorial boards for scientific journals and was president of the Genetics Society of Canada. He was a research scientist at Health Canada and pesticide regulatory manager for a multi-national company before becoming a principal of an international consulting firm. Nestmann continues to consult part-time as president of Health Science Consultants Inc., serving on international expert panels as well as writing reports, scientific opinions, and manuscripts for publication.

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