uOttawa Lupus Organization

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event

Poker Fundraiser

Presented by the Gee Gee Poker Collective and the uOttawa Lupus Organization.

Date: October 25, 2026

Time: From 2:00 PM

Location: Morisset Hall, Room 205

Entrance Fee: $5

Open to everyone. All proceeds support Lupus Canada.

Our Mission

The uOttawa Lupus Organization is dedicated to raising awareness about lupus, supporting those affected by it, and educating our community about this often invisible illness. Through advocacy, collaboration, and research engagement, we strive to create a compassionate and informed environment that empowers individuals living with lupus and inspires action toward better understanding and care.

uOttawa Lupus Organization executive team

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 uOttawa.

Leadership

Siya Duggal

President & Founder

5th Year

Biomedical Science & Psychology

Joylen Laxamana

Co-Vice President

4th Year

Biomedical Science

Harmilap Singh

Co-Vice President

4th Year

Biology

Hasan Kuba

VP of Internal Affairs

3rd Year

Chemical Engineering

Bilingual Affairs

Yann Percy

VP of Bilingual Affairs

4th Year

Accounting

Koralee Saturne

VP of Bilingual Affairs

2nd Year

Chemical Engineering

Marketing

Farjoe Cobby

VP of Marketing

3rd Year

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

Abena Kwarteng

VP of Marketing

4th Year

Psychology

Romaisa Zaheen

Director of Marketing

2nd Year

International Development & Globalization

Umaymah Kander

Director of Marketing

3rd Year

Biomedical Science

Anika Abedin

Director of Marketing

3rd Year

Human Kinetics

Ryan Appolon

Event Photographer

4th Year

Mechanical Engineering

External Affairs

Rayan Abrahem

VP External

3rd Year

Nutritional Science

Amadou Diane

VP External

2nd Year

Bachelor in Commerce - Finance

Mohamed Hassan

VP External

4th Year

Biology & Psychology

Events

Jahnavi Thotla

VP Events

3rd Year

Biomedical Science

Daniel Kayeye

VP Events

4th Year

Psychology

Fatima Arabi

VP Events

5th Year

Biology & Psychology

Finance

Noah Tsala

VP of Finance

2nd Year

Bachelor in Commerce - Finance

Arnav Nair

VP of Finance

3rd Year

Biomedical Science

Research

Nabihah Zaid

VP Research

3rd Year

Health Sciences

Musa Arain

VP Research

3rd Year

Biomedical Sciences

General Member Coordinator

Ishan Duggal

General Member Coordinator

Website Development

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

Support Lupus Awareness

Support the uOttawa Lupus Organization's fundraising efforts in support of Lupus Canada.

Donations made through our official CanadaHelps fundraiser support Lupus Canada and its work in lupus awareness, education, research, and support.

Donate

Siya Duggal, President and Founder of the uOttawa Lupus Organization

A Message From Our President

If you’re living with lupus at uOttawa, I understand how challenging it can be to balance your health and your academics. I’ve experienced it myself and that’s why I founded the uOttawa Lupus Organization.

UOLO was created to raise awareness about lupus, promote accurate and evidence-based education, advocate for students affected by autoimmune diseases, and foster research and meaningful community engagement.

This organization is personal to me, but it’s built for our entire community.

We’re here to increase understanding, create space for support, and make sure no student feels alone navigating lupus.

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.