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I'm a third-year PhD candidate at Queen's, in social-personality psychology. I completed my BA and MA at the University of Saskatchewan, focusing on interactions between positive bisexual identity, microaffirmations, and gender. My main research interests are romantic and sexual attraction and relationships, positive sexual minority identity, and mental illness experiences in academia. In my free time, I enjoy crafting, dancing, and cuddling with my three cats!

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I'm excited to be the new lab coordinator for the van Anders lab! I am currently finishing my PhD in Developmental Psychology, and my dissertation explores how social safety — defined by social connection, inclusion, and protection — may shield bullied queer adolescents from physical and mental health problems. I love taking a multidisciplinary approach to research, constantly learning new methods and making my work accessible to the public. Beyond my work in the lab, I'm a program facilitator for Girls Resist, a program that empowers adolescent girls to recognize danger cues in their relationships. Outside of academia, I love writing novels, snuggling with my pets, and painting — you can find my artwork at Martello Alley, a local gallery!

I am a second-year Health Sciences student at Queen's University, and I am very excited to join the van Anders lab this year. I am currently interested in research involving the relationship between sexuality and the modulation of different hormones, as well as the impact of culture and lived experiences on sexuality. I hope that my experiences at the van Anders lab positively impact my ability to provide inclusive care as a future healthcare professional. During my free time, I enjoy listening to music and going to the gym.

I am an undergraduate student at Simon Fraser University, majoring in Behavioural Neuroscience and minoring in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies. I am interested in how gender and sexuality interact with hormones, the brain, and our psychology, especially among neurodiverse people. I am glad to work with the van Anders lab to explore these questions from an intersectional feminist perspective. In my free time, I like to write poetry, scrapbook, and volunteer with animals.

I am a second year Health Sciences student at Queen's University, and I am so thrilled to be a part of the van Anders lab as a volunteer! I am interested in women's health, and in particular, through the context of social neuroendocrinology. I also have a broad interest in how gender and sex/uality perceptions can impact sexual behaviours and attitudes. Outside of the lab, I enjoy reading, playing the NYT games, and petting cats!

I am a third-year Health Sciences student currently attending Queen's University, and I am glad to be a part of the van Anders lab! Some topics in research that I am interested in are women's health, the effects of gender stereotypes on social well-being, and studies involving hormones or mental health. I hope that my experiences and knowledge gained from my time at the van Anders lab would positively influence my perspectives on inclusivity in the future, since I aspire to become a medical professional. Outside of the lab, you can find me baking cupcakes, playing squash, or attending a spin class.

I am currently a Health Sciences student at Queen's University, and I am working to focus my degree on the anatomical basis of health and disease. I am proud to be working in a lab that focuses on intersectionality within its practices, and I am invigorated to learn more about the psychosocial interactions of identity and perception within queer feminist research. I plan to instill the knowledge gained in this research team to future practices as a healthcare provider. Outside of the lab, I enjoy drawing, printmaking, weightlifting and gaming.

I am a fourth-year student at Queen's majoring in psychology and I'm very excited to be joining the van Anders lab as an honours thesis student this year! My research interests include exploring the social and biological factors influencing desire and the ways by which people conceptualize their gender and sexual identities. I'm looking forward to exploring these interests using feminist and queer science perspectives and learning more about the experiences of gender and sexual diverse individuals. Outside of the lab I enjoy weightlifting, going on hikes, and baking.

I am a third-year Health Sciences student at Queen's University, and I am excited to be a part of the van Anders lab again this year! I am interested in how certain social structures (such as heteronormative views) govern interactions and well-being. The work done in the lab has allowed me to understand the impact of how research is conducted–it does not simply serve as a source of information but as a catalyst for social change. I am excited to continue learning about how to conduct equitable research, preparing me to prioritize advocacy and social responsibility throughout my academic and professional career. Outside of the lab, I enjoy playing and teaching piano, as well as swimming and ice skating.

Hi! My name is Josh. I am in my third year of Health Sciences at McMaster and I am a volunteer at the van Anders lab. My current research interest involves exploring the relationship between body satisfaction and sexual desire, and how hormones may connect them. In my free time, I like playing video games, doing Pilates, and reading manga. As well, I love everything Pokemon related!

I am an undergraduate student majoring in Life Sciences and minoring in English Literature. I am so excited to be back in the lab this year! I have a broad interest in feminism and gender and sex/uality but I also have a background in neuroscience which makes me particularly interested in the biopsychological aspects of the field. I hope to use this knowledge in the future to work in medicine and inform patient care practices that focus on inclusivity. Outside of the lab, you can usually find me reading or playing guitar or piano.

I am a third year Health Sciences Student at Queen's University specializing in Global and Population Health, and I am beyond excited to join the van Anders lab this academic year. My undergraduate background in health sciences has afforded me a new lens through which I view my earlier interests, feminist literature and gender, and I am now looking to consider how gender/sex and sexuality perceptions and identities impact reproductive care and sexual health. I believe that the lab's inclusive research practices resemble an important step towards improving patient-centered care, and therefore bettering health outcomes amongst diverse individuals.

I am a second year Psychology student at Queen's University, and I am thrilled to be joining the lab as a volunteer research assistant! My research interests lie within the cognitive neuroscience branch of psychology, with a particular focus on the connections between sexuality, hormones, and cognition. I am very passionate about conducting research in a way that reflects diverse lived experiences, and I believe that this closely aligns with the inclusive values and practices of the van Anders lab. Outside of the lab, I enjoy travelling, thrifting, going to the gym, and doing puzzles.

I'm a second year Psychology-Sociology Joint Honours student at Queen’s University and I’m so excited to be a part of the van Anders lab this year! My research interests lie in social influences on gender/sex and sexuality, particularly in the repercussions of heteronormativity and (on the flip side) queer/feminism-informed education on sexual attitudes/behaviour/relationships. I hope to use this experience in the future to incorporate feminist/queer frameworks and values into legal practice. Outside of the lab, you’ll find me doing NYT crosswords or collecting CDs!

I am a second year Health Sciences undergraduate student at Queen's University, and I am excited to be joining the van Anders Lab. My research interests include exploring factors that affect diverse groups, particularly minorities, in receiving medical care, and I'm interested in using queer and feminist perspectives to understand the way this can affect accessibility and post care in Canadian Medicine. Outside the lab I am on the novice rowing team, I collect vinyl records, play sudoku, and enjoy learning new cooking recipes.

I am a third-year undergraduate psychology student at Queen's University and am thrilled to join the van Anders lab this year! I'm interested in researching the societal influences on sexual health, particularly the impact of heteronormativity on sexual behaviours and relationships. Additionally, I am interested in the interplay between sexual and gender identity and the consumption of sexually explicit material. I am originally from Toronto, ON, residing in Kingston, ON. When I'm not in the lab, I enjoy playing video games, DJing, and watching The Sopranos.

Hi, my name is Paige, and I am a fourth-year psychology honors thesis student. I am thrilled to be part of the lab, and my research interests include understanding the heteronormativity theory and how it interacts with cortisol and testosterone. I am excited to approach psychology from a multidisciplinary perspective, integrating social, spiritual, biological, and endocrinological approaches. Outside the lab, my biggest hobby is traveling, and I love hiking, swimming, and scuba diving.