DANIEL POURRAHIMI

I am a researcher, academic, and healthcare advocate. My current research project is looking at the role of aging on senescence and neuroinflammation in multiple sclerosis.

I have conducted research in multiple fields, with lab experience in the Murray Lab, Stefanovic Lab, and Ghorbani Lab. During my free time I like to work on some projects/ventures, read, watch movies, and keep up with sports.

Contact

Reach me via email at daniel.pourrahimi@mail.utoronto.ca.

Education

University of Toronto Expected 2027
Master of Science: Neuroscience

• Department of Cell and Systems Biology
• Ghorbani Lab

University of Toronto Mississauga 2025
Honours Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences with High Distinction

• Major: Biology for Health Sciences
• Minors: Anthropology & Biomedical Communication
• Courses

Prizes, Honours, and Awards

• utmONE Scholar
• Dean's List Scholar
• John Pounder Prize In Astronomy
• UTM Entrance Scholarship

Employment

William Osler Health System 2024-Present
Diagnostic Imaging Clerical Associate

University of Toronto Mississauga
Assistant Horticulturist 2023-2024
Teaching Laboratory Assistant 2023-2024

Fortinos 2020-2021
Sales Associate

Etobicoke Guardian 2015
Newspaper Delivery

Volunteer Experience

University of Toronto Mississauga
Ghorbani Lab Volunteer/Mentor 2025
Peer Mentor: utmONE Scholars 2024-2025
URSA Peer Mentor 2024-2025
Journal of Scientific Innovation Editor and Digital Maintenance Coordinator 2024-2025
Presenter: Teaching Greenhouse and Laboratory 2023-2024

Etobicoke Humane Society
Cat Foster 2018-Present
Dog Volunteer 2023

Caledon Dufferin Victim Services2023
Diversity Research Volunteer

William Osler Health System2023-2024
Diagnostic Imaging and Day Surgery Student Volunteer

Goodreads2023-Present
Librarian

Genius2019-2022
Contributor

Toronto Catholic District School Board2018
Student Mentor

Daily Bread Food Bank2015
Volunteer

Various