Author Archives: Sonja B

About Sonja B

Sonja is in her fifth and final year of an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of British Columbia. Originally from Serbia, she was born and raised in Kuwait before moving to the west coast of Canada to pursue her dream of becoming a biochemist. She is currently investigating epigenetic changes in leukemia as part of her Honours project in the Terry Fox Lab. When not madly studying for exams, she works with Universities Allied for Essential Medicines to ensure that the products of university biomedical research are made accessible to all in need, regardless of income or other circumstances. The highlight of her degree so far has been leading a seminar course on access to essential medicines in developing countries. She hopes to one day become a physician working in the field of public health, in the effort to extend the benefits of health technology to marginalized communities all around the world. She also enjoys cycling.