Christina is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science degree in the Honours Biochemistry – Biomedical Research Specialization program at McMaster University. She is a Level III student completing a research project course and has been volunteering in the Kaushic Lab since May 2026. Through her involvement in the lab, she is gaining research experience and developing her understanding of scientific research in the field of reproductive health. Her research interests include the vaginal microbiome, female sex hormones, and HSV-2, which are key areas of focus in the lab. As part of her undergraduate program, she is currently working on a research project focused on the role of DDX21 in the antiviral response to HSV-2 under the supervision of Dr. Charu Kaushic and guidance from Lauren Jirik. In her free time, Christina enjoys walking, watching musicals and attending concerts

Christina is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science degree in the Honours Biochemistry – Biomedical Research Specialization program at McMaster University. She is a Level III student completing a research project course and has been volunteering in the Kaushic Lab since May 2026. Through her involvement in the lab, she is gaining research experience and developing her understanding of scientific research in the field of reproductive health. Her research interests include the vaginal microbiome, female sex hormones, and HSV-2, which are key areas of focus in the lab. As part of her undergraduate program, she is currently working on a research project focused on the role of DDX21 in the antiviral response to HSV-2 under the supervision of Dr. Charu Kaushic and guidance from Lauren Jirik. In her free time, Christina enjoys walking, watching musicals and attending concerts

Christina is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science degree in the Honours Biochemistry – Biomedical Research Specialization program at McMaster University. She is a Level III student completing a research project course and has been volunteering in the Kaushic Lab since May 2026. Through her involvement in the lab, she is gaining research experience and developing her understanding of scientific research in the field of reproductive health. Her research interests include the vaginal microbiome, female sex hormones, and HSV-2, which are key areas of focus in the lab. As part of her undergraduate program, she is currently working on a research project focused on the role of DDX21 in the antiviral response to HSV-2 under the supervision of Dr. Charu Kaushic and guidance from Lauren Jirik. In her free time, Christina enjoys walking, watching musicals and attending concerts

Christina is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science degree in the Honours Biochemistry – Biomedical Research Specialization program at McMaster University. She is a Level III student completing a research project course and has been volunteering in the Kaushic Lab since May 2026. Through her involvement in the lab, she is gaining research experience and developing her understanding of scientific research in the field of reproductive health. Her research interests include the vaginal microbiome, female sex hormones, and HSV-2, which are key areas of focus in the lab. As part of her undergraduate program, she is currently working on a research project focused on the role of DDX21 in the antiviral response to HSV-2 under the supervision of Dr. Charu Kaushic and guidance from Lauren Jirik. In her free time, Christina enjoys walking, watching musicals and attending concerts

Christina is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science degree in the Honours Biochemistry – Biomedical Research Specialization program at McMaster University. She is a Level III student completing a research project course and has been volunteering in the Kaushic Lab since May 2026. Through her involvement in the lab, she is gaining research experience and developing her understanding of scientific research in the field of reproductive health. Her research interests include the vaginal microbiome, female sex hormones, and HSV-2, which are key areas of focus in the lab. As part of her undergraduate program, she is currently working on a research project focused on the role of DDX21 in the antiviral response to HSV-2 under the supervision of Dr. Charu Kaushic and guidance from Lauren Jirik. In her free time, Christina enjoys walking, watching musicals and attending concerts

Christina is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science degree in the Honours Biochemistry – Biomedical Research Specialization program at McMaster University. She is a Level III student completing a research project course and has been volunteering in the Kaushic Lab since May 2026. Through her involvement in the lab, she is gaining research experience and developing her understanding of scientific research in the field of reproductive health. Her research interests include the vaginal microbiome, female sex hormones, and HSV-2, which are key areas of focus in the lab. As part of her undergraduate program, she is currently working on a research project focused on the role of DDX21 in the antiviral response to HSV-2 under the supervision of Dr. Charu Kaushic and guidance from Lauren Jirik. In her free time, Christina enjoys walking, watching musicals and attending concerts

Christina is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science degree in the Honours Biochemistry – Biomedical Research Specialization program at McMaster University. She is a Level III student completing a research project course and has been volunteering in the Kaushic Lab since May 2026. Through her involvement in the lab, she is gaining research experience and developing her understanding of scientific research in the field of reproductive health. Her research interests include the vaginal microbiome, female sex hormones, and HSV-2, which are key areas of focus in the lab. As part of her undergraduate program, she is currently working on a research project focused on the role of DDX21 in the antiviral response to HSV-2 under the supervision of Dr. Charu Kaushic and guidance from Lauren Jirik. In her free time, Christina enjoys walking, watching musicals and attending concerts

Christina is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science degree in the Honours Biochemistry – Biomedical Research Specialization program at McMaster University. She is a Level III student completing a research project course and has been volunteering in the Kaushic Lab since May 2026. Through her involvement in the lab, she is gaining research experience and developing her understanding of scientific research in the field of reproductive health. Her research interests include the vaginal microbiome, female sex hormones, and HSV-2, which are key areas of focus in the lab. As part of her undergraduate program, she is currently working on a research project focused on the role of DDX21 in the antiviral response to HSV-2 under the supervision of Dr. Charu Kaushic and guidance from Lauren Jirik. In her free time, Christina enjoys walking, watching musicals and attending concerts

Christina is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science degree in the Honours Biochemistry – Biomedical Research Specialization program at McMaster University. She is a Level III student completing a research project course and has been volunteering in the Kaushic Lab since May 2026. Through her involvement in the lab, she is gaining research experience and developing her understanding of scientific research in the field of reproductive health. Her research interests include the vaginal microbiome, female sex hormones, and HSV-2, which are key areas of focus in the lab. As part of her undergraduate program, she is currently working on a research project focused on the role of DDX21 in the antiviral response to HSV-2 under the supervision of Dr. Charu Kaushic and guidance from Lauren Jirik. In her free time, Christina enjoys walking, watching musicals and attending concerts

Christina is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science degree in the Honours Biochemistry – Biomedical Research Specialization program at McMaster University. She is a Level III student completing a research project course and has been volunteering in the Kaushic Lab since May 2026. Through her involvement in the lab, she is gaining research experience and developing her understanding of scientific research in the field of reproductive health. Her research interests include the vaginal microbiome, female sex hormones, and HSV-2, which are key areas of focus in the lab. As part of her undergraduate program, she is currently working on a research project focused on the role of DDX21 in the antiviral response to HSV-2 under the supervision of Dr. Charu Kaushic and guidance from Lauren Jirik. In her free time, Christina enjoys walking, watching musicals and attending concerts

Joley joined the Kaushic Lab in March 2026 as a third year undergraduate student in the Biomedical Discovery & Commercialization program. She is currently working on a research project under the supervision of Dr. Charu Kaushic and the guidance of Shreya Joshi, investigating how vaginal microbiome-associated changes in microRNA expression influence vaginal epithelial barrier integrity.

In her free time, Joley likes to play badminton, volleyball, watch movies, try out new food places, and spend time with family and friends.