Miski Dahir

Biography:

Hello! My name is Miski Dahir and I completed my Bsc this year in Neuroscience and Mental Health with a minor in psychology. Currently, I am a first year medical student at the University of Toronto. 

I am super interested in research and have made sure to explore this interest during my time as an undergraduate student at Carleton. In the summer after my first year, I worked with Dr. Kim Matheson to look at the contribution of pet ownership to mental wellbeing. In the summer of my second year, I worked with Dr. Alfonso Abizaid to explore how ghrelin, an orexigenic hormone, modulates motivated behaviour to feed. Research is something I’ll definitely continue to be a part of as I move forward with my education. Outside of school and research, I used to be a mentor at the Science Student Success Centre, was involved in running the first year neuroscience peer-led study sessions and also got involved in other opportunities that centered mostly around teaching and mentorship (which are things that I am extremely extremely passionate about!!). In my spare time, I absolutely enjoy reading, baking and (especially now!) spending time outdoors.

Advice for 4th Year Undergrads:

Challenge yourself to push boundaries and step outside of your comfort zone. In my experience, the opportunities that have allowed me to grow the most as a person and that I learned from the most were those that I initially felt unsure about. It’s through these experiences that you will grow, learn and also amaze yourself in the process!