The Gut Guys is an awareness campaign that was created by five McGill undergraduate students for the course gastrointestinal physiology and pathology, taught by Dr. Gary Wild. The premise of the course is to explore various GI tract illnesses in terms of the biopsychosocial model of medicine. The goal of this social media campaign is to draw attention to the gut microbiota, and spread awareness of its existence. Evidence is being found that gut microbial life can have affects on our health, and sharing this knowledge can help raise funds for further research, and put in place treatment regimens, and preventative measures. Most of The Gut Guys' founders will be graduating from their undergraduate degrees however our social media facets will be continued to be updated with new information and literature to help patients understand their illnesses, and the general population get the knowledge they need to prevent illness.
ADAM HASSAN
MSc. Candidate
BSc. Microbiology and Immunology
Completing his undergraduate degree this year, Adam is currently enrolled in a Masters program at McGill in Microbiology and Immunology. Adam aspires to pursue a medical career in infectious diseases & tropical medicine.
IG: @adam_hassan_13
MSc. Candidate
BSc. Microbiology and Immunology
Completing his undergraduate degree this year, Adam is currently enrolled in a Masters program at McGill in Microbiology and Immunology. Adam aspires to pursue a medical career in infectious diseases & tropical medicine.
IG: @adam_hassan_13
ALEX TOY
Medical Student
BSc. Biochemistry
Alexander Toy graduated from McGill University with a B. Sc. from the Department of Biochemistry with a minor in Kinesiology. He enjoys rowing, skiing, and volunteering as an EMT for the city of Côte Saint-Luc. He is currently completing his firs year of medical school at the University of British Columbia.
Medical Student
BSc. Biochemistry
Alexander Toy graduated from McGill University with a B. Sc. from the Department of Biochemistry with a minor in Kinesiology. He enjoys rowing, skiing, and volunteering as an EMT for the city of Côte Saint-Luc. He is currently completing his firs year of medical school at the University of British Columbia.
DILHAN PERERA
MSc. Candidate
BSc. Microbiology and Immunology
Dilhan Perera completed his undergraduate degree at McGill University in Microbiology and Immunology. He has conducted research at the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN), KGK Synergize (London, ON), and the McGill University Health Center (Montreal, QC). His research interests include cancer therapy, oncolytic viruses, and parasitic infections.
IG: @d8sixteen
MSc. Candidate
BSc. Microbiology and Immunology
Dilhan Perera completed his undergraduate degree at McGill University in Microbiology and Immunology. He has conducted research at the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN), KGK Synergize (London, ON), and the McGill University Health Center (Montreal, QC). His research interests include cancer therapy, oncolytic viruses, and parasitic infections.
IG: @d8sixteen
MARIO CORRADO
MSc. Candidate
Hons. BSc. Microbiology and Immunology
Born and raised in Montreal, Mario earned a Hons. B.Sc from McGill University, where he specialized in Microbiology & Immunology. He is now pursuing a Master's degree at McGill, where he is studying the mechanisms that dictate dendritic cell quiescence and activation. When not in the library or the lab, you can find Mario at the gym or cheering on his favourite hockey team: the Montreal Canadiens
MSc. Candidate
Hons. BSc. Microbiology and Immunology
Born and raised in Montreal, Mario earned a Hons. B.Sc from McGill University, where he specialized in Microbiology & Immunology. He is now pursuing a Master's degree at McGill, where he is studying the mechanisms that dictate dendritic cell quiescence and activation. When not in the library or the lab, you can find Mario at the gym or cheering on his favourite hockey team: the Montreal Canadiens
REGINOLD SIVARAJAN
Physical therapy student
BSc. Microbiology and Immunology
Reginold Sivarajan (aka Reggie) graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Microbiology and Immunology at McGill University. He will be pursuing his studies in physiotherapy and aspires for a career in the health sector. He is a huge sports fan and he enjoys playing soccer and watching hockey in his free time.
IG: @reggie_095
Physical therapy student
BSc. Microbiology and Immunology
Reginold Sivarajan (aka Reggie) graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Microbiology and Immunology at McGill University. He will be pursuing his studies in physiotherapy and aspires for a career in the health sector. He is a huge sports fan and he enjoys playing soccer and watching hockey in his free time.
IG: @reggie_095
