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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

A little fun in the lab for April Fool's today, to brighten things up after a long winter. The team walked in to find brightly coloured paper cranes taking over their workspace. When do I tell them about the hidden ones? 😁

Origami paper cranes taped to the front of a refrigerator.

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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

We started the year off with our lab holiday party! Always a joy to interact with this crew outside of the lab and get competitive when the board games come out 😄. Here's to a year of great research and a great team!

Photo of undergraduate and graduate students sitting around a table and playing a game at a party.

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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

An exciting night with our 2nd Annual MBDC Alumni Networking Night. It was wonderful to reconnect and see where their paths have led and so rewarding to watch the sharing of experiences with the next generation of MBDC students. So grateful for our fantastic alumni! @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social

People networking at a restaurant in the late afternoon sun.

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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Congratulations Dr. Dana J. Sowa, our second PhD of the lab, and again, I'm so proud of all she has accomplished. A problem-solver and leader, wherever she lands next is going to be very lucky to have her! Thanks to her committee @gdwantibiotics.bsky.social @freudlab.bsky.social and Dr. Zhu.

Dr. Sowa at the traditional post-defense celebration, with her entry into the PhD words of wisdom book, adding "Your Science Matters".

Dr. Sowa with her examining committee, (L to R) Dr. Wright, Dr. Zhu, Dr. Freudenthal and Dr. Andres.

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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Congratulations Dr. Warner! The lab's first PhD defense and I could not be more proud. A first-class researcher, and highly valued lab mate who has passed on her knowledge to our newer people. Thank-you for taking a risk on a new PI and I wish you all the best in your next adventure!

Dr. Monica Warner with her PhD examination committee,(LtoR): Dr. M. Miller, Dr. M. Junop, Dr. L. Burrows, Dr. M. Warner, Dr. S. Andres

Dr. Warner at the traditional post-defense celebration at the Phoenix with the book of wisdom and "substitute" PhD chalice.

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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Walked across campus this morning and enjoyed the hard work of @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social groundskeeping and landscaping crew that brings us these visuals every spring!

Lilac and other flowering shrubs in bloom.

Exterior view of McMaster's MDCL building with gardens in the foreground.

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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Fantastic visit from Dr. M. Junop @westernu.bsky.social here @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social. Even better - a mini grad school reunion. Not only did I learn how to be a scientist from him, but how to run a lab with kindness, empathy, and to provide a safe space to learn from failure.

Photo of alumni and tech from the lab of Dr. M. Junop

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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Fantastic event at Innovation Factory last night with the Synapse Life Science Consortium pitch competition. Exciting to see all the hard work by the teams, including some of our Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization Program students who helped with the pitches. Great work by all!

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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Join us for the 10th anniversary of the Biophysical Society of Canada this summer in Hamilton!

Poster advertising Biophysical Society of Canada meeting. Register at event.fourwaves.com/BSC2025

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