Natashya and Soha are both PhD students researching interesting topics including Tau aggregation and hydrogels in the Kraatz group! Have a look at the articles published in the UTSC news about their research! https://utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/breaking-research/researcher-making-inexpensive-eco-friendly-gel-heal-injured-tissue https://utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/breaking-research/phd-candidate-finds-copper-plays-key-role-alzheimers-disease  … Read More


Natashya is praised for her passion for teaching, excellent organization and interpersonal skills. She is an extremely knowledgeable TA, who genuinely cares about students in her practicals or tutorials. Her students submitted extremely positive comments in the unofficial course evaluations, highlighting her willingness to help, preparedness for each laboratory, friendly attitude, guidance for the future,… Read More


  Soha Ahmadi, a PhD candidate in the Kraatz Group, is the recipient of the Huguett Cohen Award for 2017. The Huguett Cohen Award goes to outstanding Chemistry graduate students enrolled in the areas of Analytical, Biological or Organic Chemistry and honours students who have demonstrated exceptional progress in research and scholarly activities. In her… Read More