Biomedical Physiology · SFU
Biomedical Physiology · SFU
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Bridging the science of medicine with compassionate patient care — one compound, one study, one breakthrough at a time.
About me
I'm Nicolas Roguski, a Biomedical Physiology student at Simon Fraser University, driven by a fascination with how the human body works at every scale — from cellular signalling to whole-system function. I'm passionate about bridging foundational science with real-world health applications.
My studies at SFU have immersed me in physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, and neuroscience, building a rigorous scientific foundation that fuels my curiosity and my ambition to pursue graduate-level research or a career in the health sciences.
Outside the lab and lecture hall, I'm always exploring new ideas — whether that's a journal deep-dive, a new research thread, or a conversation that challenges my thinking.
Education
2026 — Present
BSc Biomedical Physiology
2022 — 2026
Graduated with Honor Cord
Experience
2026 — Present
Back Shop Attendant
Maintained and organized the golf club's back shop operations: cleaned, inspected, and stored golf equipment and carts, assisted members with club and bag storage, kept the cart fleet fuelled and serviced, and ensured the back shop area was orderly and ready for daily operations. Delivered attentive, courteous service to club members in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
2023 — Present
Sales Assistant
Worked as a Sales Assistant supporting Polygon Homes' sales operations: greeted and advised prospective buyers, guided clients through model home features and options, coordinated appointments and walkthroughs, assisted with sales documentation, tracked inventory for display homes, and maintained showroom presentation. Communicated client feedback to the sales team and helped ensure a professional customer experience.
Expertise
Human Physiology
Cardiovascular, respiratory, renal & endocrine system function
Biochemistry
Metabolic pathways, enzyme kinetics & molecular biology
Neuroscience
Neural signalling, synaptic transmission & CNS function
Anatomy
Gross anatomy, histology & structural–functional relationships
Pharmacology
Drug mechanisms, receptor theory & physiological responses
Research & Analysis
Literature review, data interpretation & scientific writing
Portfolio
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A comprehensive review of myostatin (GDF-8) biology, inhibitory mechanisms, and clinical evidence across muscle-wasting conditions including Duchenne muscular dystrophy, sarcopenia, and cancer cachexia.
Read moreInvestigating the central and peripheral adaptations driving improvements in maximal oxygen uptake — from cardiac output and stroke volume to mitochondrial biogenesis and skeletal muscle capillarity.
Coming soonAn exploration of the HPA axis, glucocorticoid receptor signalling, and the pharmacological interventions targeting chronic stress — with implications for anxiety disorders, depression, and metabolic disease.
Coming soonLet's connect
Whether you're interested in collaboration, research, or just want to talk science — I'd love to hear from you.