Dr. Eitan Prisman, a distinguished head and neck surgeon at Vancouver General Hospital and UBC, blends medical expertise with technological innovation. He has pioneered advanced robotic surgeries and virtual surgical planning since 2014, revolutionizing medical technology in clinical practice.

As Dr. Prisman's Medical Assistant and Prisman Lab head manager, Kelly ensures the smooth operation of Dr. Prisman's practice by managing patient appointments, handling booking logistics, and providing support for clinical and surgical scheduling needs. She is the heart of the research lab!

Jamie is a master's student in the Experimental Medicine program at UBC. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry in 2023 and is currently studying early diagnosis and TORS outcomes for oropharyngeal cancer patients, as well as the utility of virtual tumour margin communication in optimizing radiation planning in head and neck cancer.

Amanda is a Co-op student in her third year, majoring in Neuroscience at UBC. She is the Clinical Research Assistant who joined in May 2024.

Jessica is a third-year biomedical engineering student at UBC, specializing in biomechanics. She joined the team in May 2025 as an R&D Engineering co-op. Outside of work, Jessica is part of the UBC cheer team.

Tayo is a third-year student in Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience at UBC. She joined the team in May 2025 as the Clinical Research Assistant. She loves to ski and spends her free time enjoying the ocean as much as possible.

Dr. Joel Howlett joined us in January 2025 as a Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Fellow at UBC.

Linh started at Prisman Lab in 2019 as a development research assistant and continued since. As the heart of our students, Linh helps with onboarding new co-op, managing lab logistics, grant submissions, and many more.

Diane started at Prisman Lab in 2023 as a clinical research co-op student. She completed her undergraduate degree in Behavioural Neuroscience at UBC and is continuing at the lab as a research assistant. She helps with managing projects, grant submissions, and other lab logistics. In her free time, she loves to make pottery and go hiking.

Amelie is a third-year biomedical engineering student at UBC, specializing in biomechanics. She joined the team in May 2024 as an R&D Engineering co-op and is helping with virtual surgical planning of various head and neck surgeries.

Chayce is in his final year at UBC, majoring in Engineering Physics. He joined the team in May 2025 and is the R&D Engineering Co-op.