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 Scientific Communicator, 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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Yashvee joined Panoramics in 2023 and plays a vital role in maintaining our web presence, ensuring a seamless experience for our community. As our Web Maintenance Lead, she oversees website functionality, security, and performance, keeping our digital platform running smoothly and efficiently.In addition to her work on web maintenance.

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Yashvee also serves as Panoramics’ Data Analyst. She leverages her expertise in computational science, data analysis, and software development to uncover valuable insights into community engagement and program performance. By analyzing bandwidth and usage patterns, Yashvee helps guide Panoramics’ strategies to better serve and connect with our audience.

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