March 2024
Our laboratory and our science has benefited from the diversity of our team members! We have enjoyed the contributions of trainees from 20 countries on six continents (Antarctica might be difficult), with degrees in chemistry, materials science, pharmaceutical science, biochemistry, and physics. We welcome all qualified, curious students with an interest in organic chemistry and enzymology, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation or physical ability.
Current Members
Principal Investigator
BSc Hons. Chemistry, PhD Chemistry, Queen's University at Kingston
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Natasha Vetter
PhD, Chemistry, University of Saskatchewan
Graduate Students
Melissa Mejia Gutierrez - PhD candidate (co-supervised with Prof. Ed Krol)
MSc, Biomedical Sciences, Universidad del Valle
Negin Neissari - PhD candidate
MSc, Chemistry, Shahid Beheshti University
Farah Mustafa - PhD candidate
MSc, Chemistry, The Hashemite University
Ahmad Reza Salehi - PhD candidate
MSc, Medicinal Chemistry, Azad University
Alina Uribe - PhD candidate
MSc, Biomedical Science, University of Panama
Undergraduates
Waleed EdooJonathan Nakhleh
Past Members
Palmer Lab trainees and their last known whereabouts:
Postdoctoral Fellows
Dr. Isaac Asiamah (2014-18) - Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Univ. of the Cape Coast
Dr. Krishna Annadi (2015-17) - Senior Research Investigator, Syngene International, Hyderabad.
Dr. Rajendar Dyapa (2015) - Synthetic Organic Chemist, Toronto Research Chemicals
Dr. Rajendra Jagdhane (2011-2014) - Research Scientist, Glenmark Research Centre, Mahape Navi Mumbai.
Dr. Shazia Anjum (2008-2011) - Professor, Islamia University Bahawalpur.
Dr. Richard Daniellou (2003-2005) - Professor, Head of GDR CNRS 3711 Cosm'actifs. [homepage]
Dr. Xiaojian Zhou (2001-2002) - V.P. Research & Development, TC Scientific, Edmonton.
Dr. Guoxiang Ma (2000-2001) - Research & Development Manager, Cronos Group, Winnipeg.
Graduate students
Douglas Fansher, PhD 2022 - Postdoctoral Researcher, Université de MontréalEnock Obeng, MSc 2022 - Chemist, Imperial Metals, Williams Lake, BC
Josseline Ramos-Figueroa, PhD 2021 - Postdoctoral Researcher, UIUC
Natasha Vetter, PhD 2021 - Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Saskatchewan
Mohadeseh Majdi Yazdi, PhD 2020
Theerawat Prasertanan, PhD 2020 - Med-Life Discoveries
Akay Akohwarien, MSc 2019 - Youth Support Worker, Carmel House, Saskatoon
Aarti Bhagwat, MSc 2016 - Research Technical Officer, National Research Council
Cuylar Conly, MSc 2015 - Medical Student, University of Saskathcewan
Yulia Skovpen, PhD 2014 - Bioinformatics curation and analysis, Rancho Biosciences, Boston
Julie Boisvert-Martel, MSc 2013 - Instructor, College de Rosemont, Montreal.
Hari Babu Aamudalapalli, MSc 2012 - Scientist, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Hyderabad
Maohai Fang, PhD 2010 - Process Research Engineer, International Flavors and Fragrances, Hangzhou, China
David Langill, MSc 2010 - Pharmacist, Langley, British Columbia.
Hongyan Zheng, PhD 2010 - Postdoctoral fellow, University of Toronto.
Marek Galka, PhD 2009 - R&D Scientist, Apotex Pharmachem.
Dan Toogood, MSc 2009 - senior chemistry teacher, Bethlehem High School, Saskatoon, SK.
Chris Phenix, PhD 2007 - Assistant Professor of Chemistry, University of Saskatchewan.[homepage]
Karen Ho, MSc 2006 - Chemistry Instructor, Mount Royal University, Calgary.
Yunhua Jia, MSc 2005 - Research Technician, University of Saskatchewan.
Andrea Macova, MSc 2005 - Biosafety Technician, University of Alberta, Edmonton.
Pui Hang (Tony) Tam, MSc 2004 - Scientist, Merck, Hasendorf, Austria.
Milan Bhasin, MSc 2004 - Technical Officer, National Research Council, Ottawa.
Undergraduates
Andrei Loutchnikov, Kirstin Derdall, Jennifer Billinsky, Gillian Proctor, Ignace Moya, Chantal Levesque, Mike Laliberte, Grant Bare, Jillian Cowie, David Langill, Karen Thai, Tae-Eun Kim, Blaine Langman, Crystal Daschner, Wala Daoud, Kim Hanson, Brian Wong, Natasha Vetter, Grey Wilkinson, Egiroh Omene, Julie Boisvert, Jong Bum Ko, Jordan Martinson, Shuo Li, Cuylar Conly, Lori Hart, Danielle Stephens, Linda Vogt, Chelsea Cunningham, Brett Richter, Joseph Smith, Chaojie Wang, Amanda Bunyamin, Cheyanne Lehnert, Zachary Huschi, Claire Liu, Aarzoo, Satinderpal Kaur, Erica Haunsperger, Jerome Woods, Amanda Cascao, Areel Nasir, Richard Granger, Jonathan Nakhleh, Jane Polley, Shekinah Mpoy, Mackenzie Lobb, Olumuyima Anifowose.
Become a member
Do you have a strong background in organic chemistry and a keen interest in enzymes? Maybe vice-versa? We recruit on an ongoing basis, within the constraints of space and funding. You can work with a diverse team in an inclusive, safe environment, with a project that meets the goals of the research program, the funding agency, and you.
If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Dr. Palmer directly.
- If you are an undergraduate interested in for-credit research courses or paid summer research positions, you can learn more about opportunities from the Department of Chemistry website here.
- If you are a Canadian student (a citizen or Permanent resident of Canada) interested in graduate studies, you are eligible to join the laboratory as a Master of Science or direct-entry PhD student.
- If you are an international student, you can be considered for the PhD program if you have completed a Master's degree in Chemistry. Learn more about our program requirements and application procedures here.
- Postdoctoral positions are normally advertised when available, and policies are found here.