Natalie completed an Honours BSc in chemistry in 2019 at York University. She has worked under Professor Philip Johnson as a research assistant studying binding kinetics between various aptamers and ligands. Natalie started her Master’s degree in Professor Hili’s research group in the fall of 2019 to pursue her interests in aptamer research and treatment of disease. She also enjoys playing the piano and flute and was a piano instructor at Arcadia Academy of Music for 4 years.