Shamini re-branded the Toronto Single Cell Analysis Working Group into Panoramics - A Vision in 2023 and is working towards a building a strong platform to promote education, creativity and networking in the spatial and single cell spheres for Canada. She currently serves as the Director of Panoramics.

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Shamini Ayyadhury is a Postdoctoral Fellow with the University of Toronto and University Health Network. She is a computational biologist who works on a variety of spatial platforms and applies various methods for her analysis. She consults  on a wide range of spatial (and single cell) projects.

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Alyona joined Panoramics in 2024 as our Creative Content Manager, where she is responsible for content creation that resonates deeply with our audience. She is instrumental in identifying relevant themes and topics by conducting thorough literature reviews and analyzing insights from community surveys. Her work ensures that Panoramics’ content is both informed and impactful, fostering engagement and curiosity within the scientific community.

 

In addition to her role at Panoramics, Alyona is pursuing a PhD in Medical Sciences at the University of Toronto under the supervision of Dr. Sunit Das. Her research focuses on developing novel therapies to overcome chemo-resistance in glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive primary malignant brain tumor in adults. Working at the Brain Tumour Research Centre at the Hospital for Sick Children, Alyona collaborates closely with bioinformaticians, clinicians, neuropathologists, and scientists to bridge the gap between clinical practice and foundational research. Her work aims to advance therapeutic options for glioblastoma patients, bringing hope to those affected by this challenging disease.

Urja joined Panoramics in 2024 as a Communications Specialist, where she contributes to our community engagement through market and scientific research, producing insightful, thought-provoking articles and short pieces that address current scientific challenges. She participates actively in Panoramics’ events, helping to bridge scientific research and public understanding through her work.

In addition to her role at Panoramics, Urja is also a Project Manager at the UHN Princess Margaret Genomics Centre. There, she streamlines processes, maintains project timelines, and ensures the successful delivery of the Brain Canada projects. She continuously implements new productivity tools to support her team and provides the senior leaders with key performance statistics to support the Canadian researchers as a core service provider.

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Suluxan Mohanraj is a multifaceted professional with a passion for advancing data accessibility and innovation in bioinformatics. He joined Panoramics in 2024 as an Innovation Architect, where he is instrumental in designing and implementing cutting-edge digital solutions to enhance research efficiency and collaboration. Suluxan combines his technical expertise with a visionary approach to drive innovation, ensuring that Panoramics stays at the forefront of scientific advancements. His work involves identifying emerging technologies, streamlining workflows, and building platforms that empower researchers to unlock new insights.

In addition to his role at Panoramics, Suluxan is a Software Developer in the Pugh Lab at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, where he leads the development of bioinformatics applications. Among his key contributions is CReSCENT, a web portal for single-cell analysis that bridges the gap between complex datasets and actionable discoveries. Suluxan is also a part-time professor at Seneca College’s School of Software Design and Data Science, where he mentors the next generation of software developers and data scientists.