OUR TEAM
Lab lunch and celebration, Summer 2022
Principal Investigator: Peter J. Thompson, PhD
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Peter completed his BSc in Genetics and MSc in Molecular Biology at the University of Alberta. He went on to a PhD in Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia where he studied epigenetic mechanisms of gene regulation in embryonic stem cells. He carried out his postdoctoral training at the Diabetes Center at University of California San Francisco, where he began applying his prior training in gene regulation and cell fate to investigate beta cell biology and diabetes. In 2020 he became an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology and a Principal Investigator in the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM) at the University of Manitoba. Outside the lab, he enjoys resistance training, playing music, exploring the outdoors, checking out new restaurants and chess.
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Graduate student: Jasmine Pipella, BSc, PBD
Jasmine completed her BSc with a major in Biochemistry from the University of Jamestown in June 2021. In September 2021, she joined the lab as a postbaccalaureate diploma (PBD) student in the Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology for two terms of lab rotations in PHGY5012 and completed her PBD in medical physiology & pathophysiology. In September 2022 she joined the lab as an MSc student. Jasmine's project will examine the effects of anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody therapy on senescent beta cell accumulation in a mouse model for T1D.
Co-op student: Nicole Alcasid
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Nicole is currently in her third year of a BSc in Genetics at the University of Manitoba. In January 2023, she joined the lab as a co-op student. Nicole’s project focuses on the relationship between beta cell stress and autoimmunity in Type 1 Diabetes. |
Co-op student: Jay Wieler
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Jay is currently in his fourth year of a BSc in Microbiology at the University of Manitoba. In January 2023, he joined the lab as a co-op student. Jay’s project focuses on immune system Natural Killer cells and their interaction with beta cells during the onset of Type 1 Diabetes. |
Lab Alumni.
Gabriel Brawerman, Research Technician, Sept 2020 - Oct 2022
Jasmine Manji, Summer Undergraduate Researcher, Summer 2022
Camille Prefontaine, Summer Undergraduate Research Assistant, Summer 2022
Jasmine Pipella, PBD rotation student PHGY5012, Fall 2021-Winter 2022
Jasmine Manji, Summer Undergraduate Researcher, Summer 2022
Camille Prefontaine, Summer Undergraduate Research Assistant, Summer 2022
Jasmine Pipella, PBD rotation student PHGY5012, Fall 2021-Winter 2022
Interested in joining the team? We're recruiting!
Postdoctoral Scholar position.
UPDATE (Dec 2022): The Thompson Lab is now seeking to recruit a postdoctoral scholar to start by May 2023 and work on projects studying beta cell senescence and stress, immune signaling and T1D pathogenesis. The postdoctoral scholar will work in a team environment and receive mentored research training in islet biology and diabetes tailored for their desired career goals and consisting of independent basic and/or translational research, supervision of students and knowledge translation.
Additional information and eligibility:
To be eligible for this position, applicants must meet the criteria listed by UManitoba, outlined here. In particular, applicants must be within 3 years of completing their terminal doctoral degree (Ph.D.) Candidates who are within the first year or two post-PhD are preferred for this position. The position would be for at least 2 years with the possibility of extensions depending on progress and goals.
To apply, please contact Dr. Thompson by email (peter.thompson@umanitoba.ca) and provide:
-Cover letter with description of expertise, research contributions, interests and goals
-Current CV with names and contact info for two current/recent academic supervisor references
-Scanned copy of unofficial grad studies transcripts OR scanned copy of doctorate
Note: If you have already reached out about this position and submitted the relevant information as above, there is no need to submit again. However, you may provide updates, including an updated CV with references and a Cover Letter. **Applications that do not provide all the requested information will not be reviewed**
Additional information and eligibility:
To be eligible for this position, applicants must meet the criteria listed by UManitoba, outlined here. In particular, applicants must be within 3 years of completing their terminal doctoral degree (Ph.D.) Candidates who are within the first year or two post-PhD are preferred for this position. The position would be for at least 2 years with the possibility of extensions depending on progress and goals.
To apply, please contact Dr. Thompson by email (peter.thompson@umanitoba.ca) and provide:
-Cover letter with description of expertise, research contributions, interests and goals
-Current CV with names and contact info for two current/recent academic supervisor references
-Scanned copy of unofficial grad studies transcripts OR scanned copy of doctorate
Note: If you have already reached out about this position and submitted the relevant information as above, there is no need to submit again. However, you may provide updates, including an updated CV with references and a Cover Letter. **Applications that do not provide all the requested information will not be reviewed**
Graduate Student positions.
The recruitment for 2023 has now closed. Thank you to all students who applied. Short-listed applicants will be contacted in January 2023.
Summer undergraduate student positions.
No positions are available for summer 2023. Thank you to all students who have inquired and are currently applying for awards.
