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Dr. Simon Thebault, MD, PhD
Dr. Simon Thebault, MD, PhD
Skander Ben Ahmed
Skander Ben Ahmed
Research Assistant 2/Bioinformatician
Skander holds a Master’s in Bioinformatics from Université de Montréal. During his time in Dr. Alexandre Prat’s lab at the CHUM Research Centre (2020–2025), he worked on transcriptomic analyses of multiple sclerosis and investigated human brain endothelial responses to inflammatory cytokines. In September 2025, he joined Dr. Thebault’s lab, where he applies bioinformatics and machine learning to integrate multi-omics and clinical data to study neuroinflammation and MS. Outside the lab, he enjoys soccer, training, and traveling.
Unain Ansari, PhD
Unain Ansari, PhD
Research Assistant 2/Lab Manager
Unain joined Dr. Thebault's lab after completing her PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Montreal, where she worked on characterization of ex vivo expanded hematopoeitic stem cells. She joined the group in August 2025, with the challenge of applying her technical skills and expertise to biomarker and immune cell characterization in MS patients. When not in the lab, you can find her invested in her latest hyperfixations - crocheting or perfecting a recipe!
Ana Luiza Abdalla Dos Santos, PhD
Ana Luiza Abdalla Dos Santos, PhD
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Alexander Baumgaertner
Alexander Baumgaertner
M.Sc Student
Alex joined Dr. Thebault's lab in 2025 pursuing an MSc in Neuroscience. He studies regulatory T-cell dysfunction as a driver of multiple sclerosis progression, aiming to connect immune phenotypes with clinical outcomes. Alex holds a BSc in Systems and Information Biology from Concordia University and has hands-on experience in enzymology and pharmaceutical research. Outside of the lab, Alex enjoys attending local concerts, reading sci-fi, and hanging out with his cat.
Muhammad Hammouri
Muhammad Hammouri
M.Sc Student
Past Members
Past Members
Eden Berrebi - Undergraduate Intern (March 2025 - August 2025)
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