Medical Student, University of Montreal 

Supervisor: Dr. Sami Obaid 

Project: “Disconnectome Mapping Following Low-Grade Glioma Resection: Toward Improved Epilepsy Control” 

Generously funded in memory of Dale Lewington  

Being awarded a Brain Tumour Research Studentship means much more than having my project funded. It means my work is being recognised as truly impactful for patients, the ones for whom we endeavour and strive to find new and creative ways to tackle diseases. It means the long hours I spend trying to figure out how I may contribute to the well-being of those afflicted by brain tumours are not in vain. It means I can fulfil my biggest passion, unlocking the mysteries inside the human brain, and add my work to a long list of incredible researchers.  

Ever since I learned about the importance and the complexity of the human mind as a child, I longed to become someone who could help decipher its many puzzles, if only a little bit more than my predecessors. More than an absolute fascination, I hope I may ease its many ailments. As a medical student, I wish to dedicate my life to helping the sick and their loved ones. I believe I am in an amazing position and that I have a duty to my future patients. This award is yet another reminder of who I am really doing this for.