Exploring science with purpose.

Building solutions with heart.

Discover the Art of Dance

From health equity studies to teen wellness innovation, these projects reflect Maya’s drive to turn questions into action.

Featured Projects

Featured Projects

PureSip: Teen Health Innovation

  • Customizable vitamin brand for youth wellness
  • Combines scientific research with entrepreneurial strategy
  • Finalist at YELL Canada and League of Innovators
  • Selected for the League of Innovators Accelerator Program to advance PureSip’s growth and impact
  • Shared the origin story of PureSip: a teen-focused vitamin brand rooted in scienceence should serve people, and innovation begins with care

Health Equity Research

  • Member of a $200,000 funded research project team, with two PhD and two master’s students, Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Co-designed survey instruments and analyzed data from ~3,000 participants
  • Preparing two to three peer-reviewed publications with co-authorship

Advanced Science Exploration

Research internship at Claydon Lab in the BPK (Biology, physiology, Kinesiology Deptartment) of Simon Fraser University

  • Cultured and transfected cell lines to generate stable hERG ion-channel models using plasmids, recombinase systems, and lipid-based transfection (Lipo3000/P3000).
  • Supported patch-clamp recordings, qPCR, gene modification work, and imaging to study wild-type vs mutant channel function.

Youth Mental Health Advocacy

  • Collaborated with school and community leaders
  • Developed resources for peer support and awareness
  • Integrated science, service, and storytelling

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