Meet The Team

Dr. Jennifer Rabin. She is a registered neuropsychologist, Scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine (Neurology) at the University of Toronto. After earning her PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology from York University, she completed her internship and a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School. In 2019, she started the Cognitive Brain Health Lab at Sunnybrook Research Institute. As a female early-career investigator, Dr. Rabin is dedicated to fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment in academic science for future generations of female and non-binary scientists. 

Dr. Yep is a postdoctoral fellow in the Cognitive Brain Health Lab at Sunnybrook Research Institute. Her research focuses on using multi-modal techniques to assess the cognitive and behavioural changes associated with aging, psychiatric and neurological disease, and response to novel neuromodulatory interventions. Dr. Yep's interest in advocating for women in science was shaped through her involvement in teaching, mentorship, and community outreach as a graduate student. Outside of research, she loves travelling, watching movies, and spending time with her dog, Barney.

Madeline is a PhD student at the University of Toronto’s Rehabilitation Sciences Institute and the Cognitive Brain Health lab at Sunnybrook. Madeline’s research investigates sex-specific contributions to Alzheimer’s disease risk. She is especially interested in understanding how vascular, genetic, and endocrine processes together influence women’s brain health. Outside of research, Madeline enjoys staying active through training in Brazilian jiu jistsu, cooking and baking, and spending time with her family.

Micaela is a PhD student in the Institute of Medical Sciences at the University of Toronto and the Cognitive Brain Health Lab at Sunnybrook Hospital. Her work centers on evaluating outcomes of neuromodulation interventions for treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders. Passionate about enhancing inclusivity, Micaela is committed to supporting gender-diverse individuals in STEM fields. Outside of her research, she enjoys traveling, movies and TV, crossword puzzles, knitting, and spending quality time with loved ones.

Tulip is a Graduate Student (MA1) in the MA/PhD program in Clinical Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough. She previously completed my MSc. at the Institute of Medical Sciences at the University of Toronto in 2023, and joined the Cognitive Brain Health Lab at Sunnybrook Research Institute as a Clinical Research Assistant in Summer 2023 shortly after, before starting her graduate studies in Clinical Psychology in Fall 2024. She is interested in using brain imaging and other biomarkers to understand changes in cognition in older adults with mood disorders (e.g., depression) or cognitive disorders (e.g., dementia) to understand risk mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. She is also passionate about teaching and mentorship, and creating general graduate school admission resources and specific clinical psychology/neuropsychology career resources for underrepresented students!

Katie is a graduate student in the MA/PhD program in Clinical Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough. She previously completed MSc and HBSc degrees in neuroscience, where she studied brain differences associated with suicide in treatment-resistant depression. Currently, she is studying sex differences in brain structure and cognition in older adults in the Cognitive Brain Health lab at Sunnybrook Research Institute. In addition to her research interests, she is passionate about raising awareness for neurodiversity and disability rights. In her free time, you can find her curled up with a good book, a cup of tea, and her dog Albie.

Tallinn is master’s student at the University of Toronto's Rehabilitation Sciences Institute and at the CBH lab at Sunnybrook. Her research interests lie in understanding sex differences in brain disorders and how they are impacted by women's health factors. In her spare time she can be found reading, hiking, or spending time with her 2 very needy cats.

Rohina completed her HBSc in Psychology from the University of Toronto in June 2023 and joined the Cognitive Behavioural Health lab as a Clinical Research Assistant a year later. Her research interests involve exploring the mental health and cognition of diverse populations through biopsychosociocultural and trauma-informed lenses, as well as investigating how these might inform treatment implementation. She also values integrating lived experience expertise in research. She aspires to practice as a licensed clinical psychologist in the future. Aside from research, she thoroughly enjoys dancing, exploring new restaurants, going to concerts/shows, and spending quality time with loved ones.

Simran completed her MSc in Applied Clinical Psychology at the University of Bath in 2021 and joined the CBH lab as a Clinical Research Assistant in 2024.  Her research interests include early detection of cognitive impairment in older adults, culturally-informed neuropsychological evaluation, and the effects of mindfulness & other mind-body therapies on cognitive health. Outside the lab, she enjoys meditating, dancing, and spending time with family.

Angelina finished her HBSc. in Life Sciences (Sensory Motor Systems) with a Minor in Psychology at McMaster University in 2024. She joined the Cognitive Brain Health lab as a research assistant shortly after. As an aspiring researcher, she am very interested in exploring various factors that can come together to influence well-being outcomes and promote resilience among ethnically and culturally diverse groups. She is also passionate about bridging the gap in mental health awareness among first-generation immigrants and education in marginalized communities. Outside of her work, she loves reading, listening to new music, going to the gym, exploring nature & going to art galleries/museums.

Sarah-Mei obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto. Growing up, she has always wondered why the doctors she has seen are mostly males. This ignited Sarah-Mei’s drive to join an organization that promotes women in science. She is currently working in Dr. Jennifer Rabin’s research lab.