Lochlan Fisher
Name: Lochlan Fisher
Position: Summer Student
Nationality: Canadian
Bachelor: Currently Studying Medicine at St Andrews University in Scotland
Research Summary:
Lochlan is studying a population of cells called Fibro-adipogenic Progenitors. He is looking at their contributions in the formation of fibrous and adipose lesions in various disease models, specifically in the heart. The FAPs are characterized by the presence of Platelet Derived Growth Factor Receptor Alpha. Lochlan is gaining experience in various techniques such as cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, PCR, FACS and RNA sequencing under the careful guidance of Hesham Soliman.
Personal Summary: Lochlan grew up in Vancouver and is currently studying Medicine at St Andrews University in Scotland. In the past Lochlan did a mentorship program in the Davies Lab at UBC looking at antibiotic resistance in bacteria as well as an observership in the Emergency Department at Burnaby General Hospital. In his free time he enjoys hanging out with his friends as well as playing soccer and ultimate frisbee.
Position: Summer Student
Nationality: Canadian
Bachelor: Currently Studying Medicine at St Andrews University in Scotland
Research Summary:
Lochlan is studying a population of cells called Fibro-adipogenic Progenitors. He is looking at their contributions in the formation of fibrous and adipose lesions in various disease models, specifically in the heart. The FAPs are characterized by the presence of Platelet Derived Growth Factor Receptor Alpha. Lochlan is gaining experience in various techniques such as cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, PCR, FACS and RNA sequencing under the careful guidance of Hesham Soliman.
Personal Summary: Lochlan grew up in Vancouver and is currently studying Medicine at St Andrews University in Scotland. In the past Lochlan did a mentorship program in the Davies Lab at UBC looking at antibiotic resistance in bacteria as well as an observership in the Emergency Department at Burnaby General Hospital. In his free time he enjoys hanging out with his friends as well as playing soccer and ultimate frisbee.
