Raising awareness, supporting education, and bringing the uOttawa community together in support of lupus initiatives.

Our Next Event

Upcoming Event

Exit Lounge

Date: October 2, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Location: Exit Lounge

Join the uOttawa Lupus Organization for an evening of community, connection, and support for lupus awareness initiatives.

About Us

The uOttawa Lupus Organization is a student-led organization focused on raising awareness about lupus, educating students, supporting community initiatives, and contributing to organizations working to improve the lives of people affected by lupus.

The People Behind UOLO

Meet the Team

Meet the students working behind the scenes to support lupus awareness, education, fundraising, events, outreach, research, and community initiatives at the University of Ottawa.

Leadership

Joylen Laxamana

Joylen Laxamana

Co-Vice President

4th Year

Biomedical Science

Harmilap Singh

Harmilap Singh

Co-Vice President

4th Year

Biology

Hasan Kuba

Hasan Kuba

VP of Internal Affairs

3rd Year

Chemical Engineering

Bilingual Affairs

Yann Percy

Yann Percy

VP of Bilingual Affairs

4th Year

Accounting

Koralee Saturne

Koralee Saturne

VP of Bilingual Affairs

2nd Year

Chemical Engineering

Marketing

Farjoe Cobby

Farjoe Cobby

VP of Marketing

3rd Year

Honours Psychology + Microprogram in Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Social Innovation (Business)

Abena Kwarteng

Abena Kwarteng

VP of Marketing

4th Year

Psychology

Romaisa Zaheen

Romaisa Zaheen

Director of Marketing

2nd Year

International Development & Globalization

Umaymah Kander

Umaymah Kander

Director of Marketing

3rd Year

Biomedical Science

Anika Abedin

Anika Abedin

Director of Marketing

3rd Year

Human Kinetics

External Affairs

Rayan Abrahem

Rayan Abrahem

VP External

3rd Year

Nutritional Science

Amadou Diane

Amadou Diane

VP External

2nd Year

Bachelor in Commerce - Finance

Mohamed Hassan

Mohamed Hassan

VP External

4th Year

Biology & Psychology

Events

Jahnavi Thotla

Jahnavi Thotla

VP Events

3rd Year

Biomedical Science

Daniel Kayeye

Daniel Kayeye

VP Events

4th Year

Psychology

Fatima Arabi

Fatima Arabi

VP Events

5th Year

Biology & Psychology

Ryan Appolon

Ryan Appolon

Event Photographer

4th Year

Mechanical Engineering

Finance

Noah Tsala

Noah Tsala

VP of Finance

2nd Year

Bachelor in Commerce - Finance

Arnav Nair

Arnav Nair

VP of Finance

3rd Year

Biomedical Science

Research

Nabihah Zaid

Nabihah Zaid

VP Research

3rd Year

Health Sciences

Musa Arain

Musa Arain

VP Research

3rd Year

Biomedical Sciences

Website Development

Abheet Sandhu

Abheet Sandhu

VP of Website Development

3rd Year

Computer Science

What Is Lupus?

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease. This means the immune system can mistakenly attack healthy cells and tissues in the body. Symptoms and severity can vary from person to person.

Common Symptoms

  • Fatigue
  • Joint pain or swelling
  • Skin rashes
  • Fever
  • Other symptoms depending on the person

Who Can Be Affected?

Lupus can affect people of different ages and backgrounds. It is diagnosed more often in women and is more common in some racial and ethnic communities.

Learn More

We encourage visitors to use trusted health organizations for more detailed information about lupus.

Visit Lupus Canada
Important: The information on this website is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

Get Involved

There are different ways to get involved with the uOttawa Lupus Organization depending on your interests and availability.

Become a General Member

Join UOLO for the 2026–2027 year, stay updated on upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, educational campaigns, and collaborations with health organizations.

Apply to Become a Member

Volunteer With Us

Help with event-day activities, awareness initiatives, high school presentations, photography, and other club projects.

Volunteer With UOLO

Join the Executive Team

Executive applications will be available during hiring periods. Positions, responsibilities, and deadlines will be announced when applications open.

Ask About Opportunities

Our Sponsors & Partners

We are grateful to the organizations and businesses that support the uOttawa Lupus Organization and help us raise awareness, support events, and grow our impact.

Contact Us

Have a question, want to collaborate, or want to learn more about the uOttawa Lupus Organization? Reach out to us.

General Enquiries

Questions about UOLO, events, membership, volunteering, or club activities.

Email UOLO

Sponsorship & Collaboration

Interested in sponsoring an event or collaborating with the uOttawa Lupus Organization?

Contact Us

School Presentations

Schools interested in lupus awareness presentations can contact UOLO to learn more about available opportunities.

Book a School Visit

Email: uottawalupusorganization@gmail.com

Follow UOLO

Stay connected with the uOttawa Lupus Organization for event announcements, awareness initiatives, fundraising updates, and club activities.