Andrew Mazzanti
MD/PhD Class Co-President
About Me
Hi everyone! My name is Andrew (he/him) and I am an MD-PhD student at UofT, where I research the impact of retroviral infection on embryonic development. I'm passionate about music (this will be my 6th year in Daffydil), science, and the intersection of culture/art with medicine/science (a subject on which I teach a UofT course). I also love to play piano, cook, bake, and am a recent audiobook enthusiast.
This is my second and final term on the Executive Council. My main goal has always been to increase the profile and recognition of the MD-PhD program, and to attempt to bring a voice of efficiency and experience (read: age) to council proceedings.
Year Plan and Goals
Reasons to Contact Me
If you need information about the MD-PhD program, or on how to incorporate science into your training career.
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Safa Majeed Grant
MD/PhD Class Co-President
About Me
After growing up in the GTA, my early aspirations for medicine led me to pursue a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree at Queen’s University in Kingston, ON, where I majored in Life Sciences. After graduation, I returned to Toronto to continue my education at the University of Toronto where I completed a Master of Science in Medical Biophysics. My previous research experiences, and my many mentors, have fostered my curiosity and passion for medicine and translational research. I am excited to continue exploring the intersection of research and clinical practice at the University of Toronto through the combined MD/PhD program. Outside of school, you can find me hiking, rock climbing, camping and enjoying the outdoors with a furry friend always close by.
Year Plans and Goals
My goals this year are to represent the needs of the MD-PhD student body, advocate for curricular and program-related changes to improve our student experience, and improve the family planning resources available to MD-PhD learners.
Reasons to Contact Me
Please feel free to contact me with any of your MD-PhD related needs!
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