Sumayyah Sokeechand, B.Sc.

Position:

Ph.D. Candidate

About:

Sumayyah joined the Trigatti Lab as a direct entry Ph.D. candidate. She previously studied Biomedical Sciences at the University of Waterloo.

Outside of the lab, Sumayyah enjoys many hobbies, including travelling, reading, and cooking. 

Research Focus:

Sumayyah’s project focuses on the inflammatory aspects of atherosclerosis, specifically pertaining to the role of interleukin receptor alpha (IL-15Ra) in atherosclerotic development. 

Contact:

sokeechb@mcmaster.ca