Catherine McGee
Catherine is a first-year M.Sc. student in the Department of Physiology, investigating how CD8+ T cells sense and adapt to the mechanical properties of their environment. Her research focuses on uncovering the molecular pathways that allow T cells to respond to tissue stiffness and understanding how these
mechanical cues shape T cell behaviour and function.
Outside the lab, Catherine is a competitive artistic swimmer who loves music, travelling, hiking, and pretty much anything outdoors
B.Sc. in Microbiology and Immunology, McGill University, 2026
Awards
Max E. and Jane K. Childress Entrance Fellowship in Physiology — Sept 2026
Graduate Excellence Award, McGill University — Sept 2026
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA) — May 2026
President's Student-Athlete Honour Roll, McGill University — 2022–2026
Academic All-Canadian, Canadian University Artistic Swimming League — 2022–2026
QCBS Biodiversity Science Discovery Award — 2025
Governor General's Academic Medal – Bronze — 2022
Lieutenant Governor's Award — 2022