Bio
Mikky is a PhD candidate in the Johnson lab. He completed his BSc at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon with double honors in Biochemistry and Anatomy & Cell Biology. His undergraduate thesis was completed in the laboratory of Dr. Scot Stone, where he characterized the effect of different fatty acids on DGAT2 co-localization with lipid droplet. His current research focuses on understanding the role of PDK1 in the regulation of glucose and fatty acid metabolism in cardiomyocytes using untargeted tracermetabolomics/lipidomics techniques. In his free time, Mikky enjoys photography, creative writing and debates on why Steph Curry is the greatest basketball player of all time.