Formally, Ben is a trained is a trained immunologist but has a wide range of interests from astronomy to virology. He started his university studies in Microbiology and Immunology at McGill University where he later completed his PhD and some post-doctoral work. Presently, Ben is furthering his knowledge of molecular biology though a Mitacs funded industrial post-doc between the University of Montreal and MediMabs Inc.
When he's not studying immunology, Ben is often is often found pursuing one of his many passions. He's most enthusiastic about computer sciences and space exploration but also enjoys following current world events and the financial markets.