Profiles

Jonah Leinwand is a PhD student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Waterloo, supervised by Dr. Stewart McLachlin. He previously completed his BASc in Biomedical Engineering also at the University of Waterloo. His research centers around design, testing and analysis of spinal implants with a focus on artificial disc replacement. Jonah is funded by an NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship (M), and when not in the lab is an avid sports fan and runner.

Martine McGregor is a PhD candidate at the University of Waterloo, supervised by Dr. Stewart McLachlin funded by an Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship and W.S. Rickert Fellowship of Science. Her research focuses on multiaxial loading in the lumbar spine and the implications towards implant failure. Martine is also involved in collaborative research with the Multiscale Additive Manufacturing group focused on design for AM in orthopaedics and manufacturability.

Claire Thompson is a PhD candidate at the University of Waterloo, supervised by Dr. Stewart McLachlin. Her research focuses on multiaxial loading in the lumbar spine and the implications towards soft tissue model optimization. Claire also volunteers at the school of anatomy, aiding in outreach tours and undergraduate course labs.