We’re proud to announce that all three graduate students in the Kaushik Lab were honored at the 2024–2025 School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Awards and Achievements Celebration for their outstanding research and academic excellence.

Aysika Das – PhD Candidate

Recognized for her first-author publication on the metabolic journey of microglia from early development to adulthood and a first co-author paper, contributing novel insights to the field of neuroinflammation.

Emily Templeman – MSc Candidate

Recipient of the Dean’s Fellowship Award, awarded to students demonstrating exceptional academic performance and research potential.

Mohammadamin Sadeghdoust – MSc Candidate

Awarded the Dr. Alfred T. H. Burness Graduate Student Award and celebrated for publishing a first-author and first co-author paper in neuroimmune research.

These achievements reflect the lab’s commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and cutting-edge research. Congratulations to Aysika, Emily, and Mohammadamin!