How one biology student found himself among PhD researchers
Ryan Bilous is getting used to being mistaken for a PhD candidate in mathematics, even though, in reality, he just finished his third year as a biology undergrad at CMU.
Bilous recently presented his mathematical biology research project at the 2026 Canadian Applied and Industrial Mathematics Society conference in Regina, Saskatchewan. His project focused on mathematically modeling neurons in epileptic seizures. The goal of the project was to mathematically predict when benzodiazepines, the first-line drug, should be delivered to prevent a seizure.
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Research is reaching new heights at CMU
At CMU, research extends beyond the classroom. Undergraduate students have opportunities to work alongside faculty as research assistants, contributing to meaningful research while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
For Dr. Jodi Dueck-Read, Director of the Research Office, those opportunities give students an inside look at the research process.
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Research that reaches beyond the classroom
During Research Week, CMU welcomed Dr. Adele Atkinson, who brought decades of experience in financial literacy, research, and public policy.
Her visit provided an opportunity for the CMU community to hear from a researcher whose work has spanned universities, international organizations, and policy discussions around the world.
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Honouring a life that continues to inspire
The Evelyn Kampen Memorial Scholarship Fund for Women's Volleyball was established at CMU in 2026 to honour the remarkable life and athletic legacy of Evelyn Kampen, an alumna (CMU '12) and former Blazer student-athlete and coach who passed away in 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Even more than a recognition of her accomplishments on the court, the scholarship celebrates the values Kampen embodied: perseverance, leadership, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to helping others succeed.
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CMU alumnus is transforming patient care through music one year after graduation
Just one year after graduating from CMU with a Bachelor of Music Therapy, Loghan Puhach is working in what he calls "a dream come true."
Upon completion ofhis internship at Riverview Health Centre in Winnipeg, Puhach successfully advocated for the creation of a full-time music therapy position. Today, as a Certified Music Therapist, he brings comfort, connection, and healing to patients and their families while helping expand access to music therapy across the health centre.
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