Lab Members

Lab manager

Natalie Boraston

Natalie is a recent graduate of the honours microbiology program at uvic and is super excited to be joining the Davey lab. Her thesis research included studying and developing an assay to detect antibiotic tolerance in Enterococcus faecalis. In her free time, Natalie likes to read and make sure her plants live to see another day.

Undergraduate Students

Emily Howard

Co-op student and TRIANGLE Summer Studentship Award recipient

Emily is heading into her third year of Biochemistry in the fall and is passionate about all things science. Originally from South Africa, she loves to explore the island and get outdoors to hike, mountain bike, and kayak. In their spare time, they also enjoy gardening, painting, and playing classical guitar.

Kayla Hargrove

Co-op student and NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award recipient

Kayla Hargrove is a fourth-year Biochemistry major, enrolled in the honours program, and is currently working in the Davey lab this summer. She was born and raised on Vancouver Island and hopes to attend the Island Medical Program after graduation. Outside of academics, Kayla enjoys graphic designing, running, volunteering, and climbing!

Eva Heimpel

Research Assistant and Faculty of Science Emerging Researcher Award recipient

Eva is super excited to be working in the Davey lab this summer, and to be starting her honours project in the fall! She is a 4th year Biochemistry major from Edmonton Alberta, and loves to do pretty much anything outdoors. In her spare time you can find her at the climbing gym, hiking in the mountains or at the beach!

Former Lab Members

Claire Hodson (lab tech)

Micky Valesh (directed studies)

Danika Henriquez-Nduwimana (directed studies and research experience)

Owen Kendall (directed studies)

Danika Pal (directed studies)