Aye Aye Khine

Dr. Aye Aye Khine is a Principal Scientist and one of the founders at Qvella. She has dedicated her career to innovative and advanced research in the field of diagnostic microbiology. During her graduate studies, Aye Aye’s research focused on the understanding of Escherichia coli-derived verotoxin intracellular targeting in the pathogenesis of hemolytic uremic syndrome. After completion of Ph.D., Aye Aye extended her post-doctoral fellowship in molecular virology at Amgen Research Institute. Her strong background in medical sciences and extensive research trainings allowed Aye Aye to consistently demonstrate leadership roles in diverse areas of research over 18 years.

Aye Aye’s independent research and supervisory positions in her research career include a research associate scientist at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, in the field of inflammatory lung injury, a research scientist at Lorus Therapeutics Inc., Toronto, with a focus on anti-cancer molecular mechanism, a research scientist at NOVX Systems Inc., in the Research and Development of automated system for rapid diagnostic immunoassays and a senior scientist here at Qvella for innovation in diagnostic microbiology.

Aye Aye received her Bachelor degree in Medicine from Institute of Medicine 1, Rangoon, Burma, and M.Sc. in Clinical Biochemistry and Ph.D. in Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, both from University of Toronto.