Meet the ASR Team

Dr. Dunlop received her PhD in Medical Science in 2018 at the University of Toronto, Institute of Medical Science, as a CIHR Vanier Scholar. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in neuroscience as a CIHR Banting Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine in 2021. Dr. Dunlop uses cognitive science, human structural and functional neuroimaging, and non-invasive brain stimulation (e.g., transcranial magnetic stimulation) to understand the biological causes of inter-individual variability in behaviour and symptomatology, treatment response, and predictors of symptom improvement.

Jennifer completed her Honours Bachelor of Integrated Science at McMaster University with a specialization in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour.  She is currently a MSc student with the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Toronto and her project uses neuroimaging to examine potential biomarkers associated with suicide risk and pain perception. Jennifer is passionate about science communication, mental health advocacy and hopes to help bridge the gap between research and patient outcomes in the clinic in the future.

Yasmine Simone Gray is a Research Coordinator at ASR. She is supporting the Family/Friends of Individuals at Risk of Suicide Training (FIRST) study. Yasmine has a Master's degree in Critical Disability Studies and brings to the team, her expertise in Mad Studies, Critical Suicidology and Black Disability Studies. Outside of her work in ASR, Yasmine is an educator who uses storytelling and the arts to teach social justice education to a wide variety of audiences.

Melissa is a PhD candidate in Music and Health Sciences. She holds a MA in Music Therapy from the University of Roehampton in London, UK and is also a Neurologic Music Therapy Fellow (NMT-F) and Registered Psychotherapist (RP). Melissa is a practicing music therapist supporting clients with autism, neurorehabilitation, dementia, and mental health concerns. Melissa’s research interests lie in exploring the effects of music-based interventions for depression.

Anna is a Registered Social Service Worker with experience as a crisis counsellor and mental health support assistant for children and survivors of abuse. She earned her Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Community Social Services from the University of Guelph, specializing in Youth and Family Counselling. Her aspiration is to pursue a Master of Social Work, focusing on effective healthcare interventions for acute mental health crises. Within the ASR Program, Anna is involved in the Supportive Trauma Exposure Preparation (STEP) study and provides assistance on the Suicide Biomarker projects.

Elizabeth received her BSc in Psychology from York University and is currently completing her Masters of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health at King's College London. Prior to joining St. Michael's Hospital, Elizabeth gained significant clinical experience working as a Psychometrist at both Baycrest and SickKids Hospitals, and as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, investigating drugs to enhance social communication in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. At the CDSS, Elizabeth serves as a Clinical Trial Coordinator, where she coordinates clinical trials exploring innovative treatments for depression.

Jaehee achieved an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto, specializing in Psychology. She is diligently pursuing her Master of Science in Pharmacology at the University of Toronto, and her research endeavors center around the characterization of dopamine receptor binding in treatment resistant depression (TRD). Jaehee's aspirations are firmly rooted in the realm of clinical science. She envisions a future as a trailblazing neuropsychiatry researcher with the pursuit of knowledge and dedication to the field of mental health and treatment.

Inayah is currently pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto, with double majors in Health and Disease and Psychology and a minor in Immunology. She has recently discovered a passion for research and is involved in an ASR project that aims to investigate neurological biomarkers of suicide and their relationship with pain. Inayah hopes to pursue a graduate degree in a field that brings together her two passions: medicine and mental health.

Jennifer is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto, specializing in psychology research. She is deeply passionate about understanding the etiology and developing interventions for mental health issues, particularly depression and suicide. As part of the ASR team, she is involved in projects that focus on the neural and cognitive underpinnings of suicide and the treatment of depression. Jennifer aspires to continue her studies in clinical psychology at the graduate level, furthering her contributions to clinical research.

Maria is pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto with dual specialization in Ethics, Society & Law and Psychology. She works in the Family/Friends of Individuals at Risk of Suicide Training (FIRST) study at St. Michael’s Hospital as part of the ASR Suicide and Depression Studies Program. Passionate about youth mental health, Maria serves as a Mental Health Peer Advisor (MHPA) at the university and volunteers as a crisis responder at KidsHelpPhone. Her interest in the neurobiological markers of memory impairment in neurodegenerative diseases drives her toward further education, aiming to integrate psychology and neuroscience for impactful contributions to mental health research and practice.