Nabil Royez

Biography

Nabil Royez is a graduate researcher at the Cumming School of Medicine, and serves as President of the Foothills Graduate Association as well as Governor on the Board of Governors, representing graduate students. His work bridges science, entrepreneurship, and student advocacy. Nabil leads a near-patient molecular diagnostics platform, where he aims to translate from bench to startup - bringing together interdisciplinary teams across engineering and healthcare. On the Board, he aims to balance a clear student perspective with the University’s broader mission and long-term welfare.

A community-builder on campus, Nabil has organized cross-faculty initiatives - including wellness programming and large student events - to strengthen belonging and collaboration between the Foothills and main campuses. As an entrepreneur, he is also the founder of Noble Mind Care, a mental-health advocacy platform dedicated to support and awareness in mental health and wellness. Nabil has represented UCalgary at innovation forums and industry showcases, promoting student research and university partnerships.

What Nabil brings to graduate students through his leadership?
1. Student-centred governance: First-hand insight into graduate student needs across research, coursework, and professional development.
2. Innovation & commercialization lens: Experience advancing tech platforms from concept to prototype, with attention to ethics, IP, and real-world deployment.
3. Data-driven decision-making: Comfort with evidence, evaluation frameworks, and measurable outcomes.
4. Community & well-being: Track record building inclusive programming and trauma-informed, wellness-forward events.
5. External relations & reputation: Experience representing the university to industry and the public; proven communicator and mentor.
6. Balanced, whole-university perspective: Centers student voice while aligning with institutional strategic plan and fiscal stewardship.
7. Affordability & funding: Advocates on graduate tuition fee inflation and for predictable, regular stipend increases.
8. Safety & well-being at work: Focuses on identifying and mitigating risks and hazards in classes, labs, and fieldwork for graduate students.

Nabil’s cross-sector perspective - spanning biomedical research, entrepreneurship, and community leadership - guides his focus on responsible innovation, student success, and a vibrant, connected campus.