PRiME Alumni

Lamisa Mizan, Student Associate

Lamisa was formerly a student associate of PRiME whilst working on her PhD in Molecular Genetics. Her research focuses on chromatin organization in human embryonic stem cells, and employs a variety of genomic and proteomic approaches. During her graduate studies, Lamisa has become interested in the commercial implications of discoveries, and is passionate about driving innovation from academia. Prior to joining PRiME, she worked as a 2022 Fellow at Amplitude Ventures, exploring science-powered venture creation and due diligence. As a PRiME associate, Lamisa supported researchers with commercialization strategies and market landscaping. After her time with PRiME, Lamisa joined Flagship Pioneering for their summer fellowship program where she will apply her commercialization experience in the entrepreneurial program.

Allan Tran, Student Associate

Allan was formerly a student associate for PRiME whilst working on his Ph.D. in health economics at the UofT’s Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. His doctoral research focuses on examining the economics of, and inequalities in mental healthcare access and utilization among low-income youth in Canada and India. In 2018, Allan joined IHPME as a Research Associate; here, he led two successful projects including a publication on the history and utility of the emergency use authorization of pharmaceuticals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently, he has taken on various roles as a graduate intern in the biotechnology industry (ATGen/NKMax Canada Inc.) and pharmaceuticals (Novartis Canada Inc.), focused on both R&D and market access, respectively. At PRiME, Allan utilized his interdisciplinary background and training to facilitate the commercialization of novel health technologies at UofT.