Our Research Team
At the interface between immunology and biomaterial engineering, our team is focused on harnessing diverse backgrounds to manipulate the biomaterial host response
Locke Davenport Huyer, PhD
Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor
Department of Applied Oral Sciences, Faculty of Denistry
School of Biomedical Engineering
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Full Member - i3V Wave 1
Affiliate Scientist - NS Health Authority
Training
BSc. Chemical Engineering, Queen's University 2014
PhD Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 2019
Postdoctoral Fellowship - Johns Hopkins University, 2020
Neal Callaghan, PhD
Research Assistant
MD Student, Class of 2025
My research is focused on characterizing immunometabolism in the context of implant inflammation.
Zachary Froom
MASc Student
Biomedical Engineering
My research is focused on the itaconate based degradable polymers as a therapeutic tool to reduce fibrosis.
In my free time I enjoy martial arts, particularly Taekwon-Do, where I have earned my 4th degree black belt.
Kaitlyn Woodworth
Summer Research Student
Chemical Engineering
My research is focused on assessing the ability to form polymers into degradable microparticles.
In my free time I enjoy being active and the outdoors.
Brenden Wheeler, B. Eng
MASc Student
Biomedical Engineering
My research is focused on integrating metabolites into the backbone of resorbable synthetic biopolymers.
In my free time I enjoy playing soccer and tinkering with computers
Christian Rempe
MSc Student
Microbiology & Immunology
My research is focused on characterizing immunometabolism in the context of implant inflammation.
In my free time I enjoy photography, movies and sports.
Sara Murrin
MASc Student
Biomedical Engineering
My Research is focused on designing and synthesizing degradable polymers that release therapeutic metabolites
In my free time I enjoy hiking with my dog and spending time with friends.
Kyle Medd
MASc Student
Biomedical Engineering
My research is focused on developing smart biomaterials which modulate chronic inflammation.
In my free time I enjoy cooking and going camping.
Kiara Bergagnini
Undergraduate Honours Student
Microbiology & Immunology
My research is focused on characterizing immunodulation of degradation biproducts in PLGA implants.
Jane Gillis
Undergraduate Honours Student
Medical Science
My research is focused on profiling immunomodulatory bioactive glass materials.
Angela Xu
Experiential Learning Student
Medical Science
