Meet The Team

Hello, my name is Matthew Shen. I am a Grade 12 high school student at St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. I am extremely excited for all of you to join this amazing community, and I hope we can provide a foundation as you step into your journey of scientific research. There's a lot out there to be discovered, and I hope through Med Dreamers Canada, we help foster your curiosity!

Hi, my name is Gabriel Dan, I am from Burnaby South Secondary school in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. I'm extremely excited to be a part of Med Dreamers Canada. Ever since I was a kid, I have had a passion for the creative arts and photography. I can't wait to transfer my skills to this amazing initiative. Looking forward to bringing an artistic twist to Med Dreamers Canada's Instagram posts.

Hi, my name is Malikai Kathir, and I am a student at St. Brother André Catholic High School in Ontario, Canada. I have a deep passion for healthcare and medical research, with a particular interest in pediatrics and oncology. Through Med Dreamers Canada, I am excited to further explore this field by combining my interest in medicine with hands-on research experience. Looking forward to growing with everyone!

Hi, my name is Soneesh Kothagundla. I'm a student at South Forsyth High School in Georgia, US with a deep interest in thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, and the intersection of medicine, equity, and technology. I conduct research at Massachusetts General Hospital and Emory University, with work spanning seizure detection, lung cancer disparities, neurosurgery, and artificial intelligence in clinical care.

I'm Khoa Tran Le, a junior studying at a public high school in Vung Tau, Vietnam. With a strong passion for science, healthcare, and particularly neuroscience, I am eager to deepen my understanding of how the brain functions and uncover its mysteries that humanity has yet to discover. I aspire to pursue education in this field and contribute to our knowledge of neurology. Looking forward to learning from everyone!

Hi, my name is Kian Bassiri and I’m a high school student from Ontario, Canada. I am passionate about neurology and biology. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing soccer, and exploring new ideas in science. I’m excited to be part of Med Dreamers Canada and contribute to its growing community! I'm looking forward and learning and experiencing the realm of scientific research with everyone here!