Past Members

Haruka Furuichi

Haruka Furuichi Haruka Furuichi is a Master’s student in Nursing at the University of Fukui and a public health nurse in Japan. Her research focuses on frailty prevention and improving health outcomes for older adults from subjective and environmental perspectives. Through various projects and volunteer work, she collaborates with multiple institutions to enhance care quality […]

Richard Wang

Richard Wang I am currently a Grade 11 student, studying in the IB Diploma program at Richmond Secondary. I am interested in pursuing a career in Nursing and discovered the UBC Idea Lab through my mother, who worked on the project. I like to spend time with friends and read.

Swastika Mondol

Swastika Mondol Hi everyone! I am Swastika Mondol, currently entering my third year of electrical engineering at UBC, with a focus on power and energy systems. My role as a project research assistant at IDEA Lab has fueled my passion for healthcare and innovation. There, I work on technology aimed at improving the quality of […]

Muskan

Muskan Hello! My name is Muskan, and I am a Neuroscience student at UBC. I’m interested in Alzheimer’s disease and patient care for older adults with dementia. At the IDEA Lab, I hope to contribute to relieving struggles faced by people with neurodegenerative diseases. In my free time, I enjoy picnics with friends, going on […]

Michelle Xiao

Michelle Xiao Hi! My name is Michelle and I’m an undergraduate student studying kinesiology at the University of Michigan. As someone who is interested in integrating public health and medicine, I aspire to improve quality of life for our older population through bringing fun and patient perspectives into research. When I’m not in the lab, […]

Vanessa Duong

Vanessa Duong I am Vanessa Duong and am a Health Sciences student at the University of Waterloo. I have a keen interest in helping older individuals face social isolation through technological solutions. In my free time I love to watch TV showsand punch needle.

Lana Chan

Lana Chan ** Biography incoming** Lana Chan is a high school student volunteer with our design team. Profile icon from freepik*

Sena Kholmatov

Sena Kholmatov I am Sena Kholmatov, an undergraduate student majoring in Cognitive Systems and minoring in Community, Adult, and Higher Education,also serving as a Research Assistant for the Sleepsense Project. My work with both the Sleepsense Project and the Co-Create Virtual Reality Project demonstrates my commitment to enhancing healthcare through technology. In my role as […]

Rachel Wan

Rachel Wan Rachel is passionate about caring for the elderly population and currently works with older adults as a registered nurse at the Vancouver General Hospital on the ACE unit. She is a volunteer at the IDEAlab and currently contributes her time and efforts to the Silent Disco Headphones and DemSCAPE World Cafe projects. Additionally, […]

Nasim Hosseini

Luoci Zhang

Luoci Zhang Luoci Zhang is a Chinese designer and artist currently studying and residing in Chicago. She works on graphic design, experimental video, images, printing, and installation. Her work is interested in subtle relationships behind items and ambient feelings, from descriptive and abstract text to visualization. She hopes to apply her learning experiences and background […]

Sahar Allen

Sahar Allen Sahar is a new graduate from University of British Columbia with a Bachelor in Science in Behavioural Neuroscience. During her undergraduate degree, she was extensively involved with research through different labs such as the Visual Cognition Lab, Centre for Cognitive Development and Coping with Neurological Symptoms Lab. Throughout her research & community involvement, […]

Sandy Chau

Sandy Chau Sandy Chau is a nursing student at UBC. She is passionate in advocating for health equity for patients from the elderly population and marginalized groups. Sandy has always had a keen interest in translational research. She is excited to explore on how integrating technology in long-term care homes can benefit and improve the […]

Caitlin Lee

Caitlin Lee Caitlin is a new graduate from Western University and holds an Honours B.M.Sc. She has experience volunteering with the Alzheimer Society, working in labs, and is deeply involved in the philanthropy community. Caitlin is extremely passionate about making positive changes within and beyond the field of healthcare. She is excited to join the […]

Lauren Lee

Lauren Lee Lauren Lee is an undergraduate student studying at the University of Western Ontario pursuing her studies in Health Sciences. Through research projects and volunteering, Lauren has found a great interest in the interconnectedness of healthcare and well-being. Eager to explore her passions in geriatric care, she is committed to learning from her fellow […]

Afshan Feroz

Afshan Feroz Afshan is pursuing a Master’s in Health Leadership and Policy with a focus on clinical education at UBC. She is a practicing pharmacist and has served communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan. She is also a board-certified diabetic educator and is passionate about helping people manage their diabetes. Afshan aspires to be a leader […]

Kevin Dong

Kevin Dong As a medical student at UBC, Kevin has been volunteering with the IDEA Lab since his freshman undergraduate year. He hopes to bridge the gap between clinicians and scientists and bring attention to an older population that has been marginalized by healthcare disparities, ageism, and poor long-term care infrastructure. <– 🤫 Look at […]

Amanda Yee

I am a 1st year PhD student at the University of Toronto, under the Faculty of Pharmacy. My research interests are in geriatrics, polypharmacy, and technology-based interventions. By being a part of the IDEA Lab, I hope to work with a multidisciplinary team to integrate technology into geriatric care and improve the quality of life […]