The Team
ArGansLab brings together researchers with expertise in computational biology, molecular simulation, artificial intelligence, structural biochemistry, and therapeutic discovery. We integrate computation and experiment to understand biomolecular systems, develop innovative technologies, and accelerate the discovery of next-generation therapeutics.
We are guided by our LEAP philosophy -Learn, Explore, Appreciate, and Progress- which fosters a collaborative research environment focused on scientific excellence, innovation, and trainee development.
Dr. Aravindhan Ganesan
Principal Investigator
Dr. Aravindhan Ganesan is a computational biochemist and drug discovery scientist whose research integrates molecular simulation, artificial intelligence, and experimental biochemistry to uncover biomolecular mechanisms and accelerate therapeutic discovery. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Wilfrid Laurier University and Founder and CEO of CanHIT Therapeutics Inc.
His research spans receptor signaling, cancer immunotherapy, neurodegeneration, and infectious diseases, combining molecular modelling, machine learning, and biochemical validation to advance next-generation therapeutics.
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Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry - Wilfrid Laurier University
Assistant Professor (Adjunct), School of Pharmacy - University of Waterloo
CEO & Director of Drug Discovery at CanHiT Therapeutics Inc.
Education: PhD in Medicinal Chemistry.
Research: Cannabinoid receptors and TDP-43 aggregation
Collaboration: Immune Checkpoint receptors; SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease; Nicotinic Receptors, TDP-43 aggregation.
Expertise: Medicinal Chemistry and Biological Assays.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Amy Oo
PhD student - NSERC CGRS(D)
Shihyun (Sean) Park
PhD student
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy.
Research: Cannabinoid receptor signalling
Collaboration: A-beta and TDP-43 aggregation, and Drug Discovery Tool-kit development
Expertise: Atomistic modelling & simulation, drug discovery and bioassays.
Luka Bosnic
MSc student
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy.
Research: Endocannbinoid metabolism
Collaboration: A-beta and TDP-43 aggregation, and enzyme catalysis.
Expertise: Atomistic modelling & simulation, drug discovery and bioassays.
Dr. Ahmed Abdallah
Education: MSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research: Cannabinoid receptor signalling
Collaboration: Nicotinic Receptors, Phosphoglycerate Kinase, Insulin, and A-beta aggregation.
Expertise: Atomistic modelling & simulation, drug discovery and bioassays.
Awards: NSERC CGRS-D; MITACS Accelerate Internships
Andrew Fahed
Undergraduate student
Education: BSc Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Research: Small molecule solubility assay design
Expertise: Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Design and Synthesis.
Shah-Zaib Rehman
Undergraduate student
Education: BSc Health Sciences
Research: AI for structural biology and molecular simulation
Collaboration: MSM modelling of conformational transitions
Expertise: Deep learning and bimolecular simulation
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Interested in advancing the frontiers of biomolecular discovery, artificial intelligence, and therapeutic innovation?
ArGansLab welcomes inquiries from motivated undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting researchers interested in interdisciplinary biomedical research.
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ArGansLab
Office: BA407 | Research Lab: SR316
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Ave. West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5 Canada
✉ Email: aganesan@wlu.ca
☎ Phone: +1-5488894866
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