Group Members

I am fascinated by marine microbes and how they interact with our world. Prior to joining MtA, I completed my PhD at Dalhousie University and was a postdoctoral investigator at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

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​Outside the lab, I like to cook, forage for mushrooms, and get lost in the woods. 

I am an oceanographer and ecophysiologist with a strong interest in picocyanobacteria and photosynthetic microorganisms. I was a postdoctoral fellow in the department of biology at MtA (2021-2024), and I am currently a lecturer at MtA and associate professor at the University of Gdańsk. I recently joined the Jabre Lab to investigate the ecophysiology of the cyanobacterium Acaryochloris marina.

 

Outside of academia, I am fascinated by the beneficial properties of wild plants and fungi and enjoys foraging and learning about their practical significance.

I am a biology honours student entering my fourth year at MtA. In the lab, I am working on developing mechanical cell lysis methods for diatoms.

 

I also love all animals, making music, and sailing!

I am an undergraduate honours student at MtA going into my 4th year of biology. I am using multicultivators to study Acaryochloris marina growth and physiology under various light conditions. 

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I grew up in Saskatchewan and enjoy outdoor activities, playing sports, and exercising.

I am a neuroscience co-op student at the University of Guelph. Before entering my third year of undergraduate studies, I am working in the Jabre Lab to help maintain cultures, process samples, and assist with ongoing research projects.

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Outside of the lab, I spend my time reading, crocheting, and practicing for fencing.

I’m excited to explore new places and meet new people this summer!

Mireille is an analytical chemist with a BSc from Saint Mary’s University and an MSc from Mount Allison University. She is passionate about advancing research through stable isotope and elemental analysis. In her spare time, you’ll find her in the gym lifting weights, tending her garden and enjoying whatever managed to grow, or relaxing by the lake.​

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Mireille manages MtA's Environmental Analytics and Stable Isotope Lab (EASIL).  Visit sites.google.com/view/easil/home to learn more. 

We seek curious and enthusiastic individuals who want to be part of a fun team doing cutting edge microbial research. We celebrate diversity of people and ideas. 

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Please contact Dr. Jabre (ljabre@mta.ca) with a brief description of your interests and goals so we can find a project that suits you.

 

Prerequisites: Curiosity and desire to learn ​

​Perks: Lab snacks, unlimited coffee, cool microbes