Our Team
Dr. Chunlong Mu
I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Cumming School of Medicine, and hold the Azrieli Accelerator Professorship in Microbiome & Neurodevelopment at the University of Calgary. My research focuses on the role of gut microbiome and ketogenic therapy in pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and ADHD.
Zehaan Walji
Zehaan is a second-year Computer Science and Biological Sciences student at the University of Calgary. He conducts research in the HERO Lab on remote healthcare systems and trust modeling, and works with ACHRI on gut microbiome and Dup15q syndrome studies. He is involved with BMERIT and MEDLIFE Calgary, and enjoys competitive Rubik's Cube solving and chess. Zehaan hopes to pursue an MD-PhD to integrate clinical practice with research in technology-driven healthcare.
Jessie Yu
Jessie recently completed her PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Calgary. Her research focused on the neural circuits underlying chronic pain and anxiety. She supports the daily operations of the laboratory and contributes to ongoing research projects. She is interested in integrating neuroscience with microbiome research to investigate how gut microbes and their metabolites influence brain development, mental health, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Hannah Chung
Hannah is a third-year Bachelor of Science Neuroscience Honours student at the University of Calgary. She has research experience in microbiology, kinesiology, and neuroscience laboratories and enjoys integrating knowledge across disciplines. Her research interests include neurodevelopmental health, and the impact of life experiences on brain function.
Sophia Zhang
Sophia is a first-year CMMB student focused on gaining hands-on laboratory experience. Her long-term research goals involve exploring links between microbiota-produced metabolites, mental health, and neurodevelopmental conditions.