Andrew Chami Email & Phone Number

Mississauga, On, Ca

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Managing the development of the iGEM McMaster 2024 team in the development of a novel cancer therapeutic. Details coming soon.1. Managing the administration and internals of a 40 person team (Focus: Financial, Administration, Wet Lab and Human Practice sub teams).2. Acquiring lab space, mentorship/supervision and industry partnerships for the 2024 team.- Facilitating mGEM x Clinic collaboration- Facilitating connection with varying faculty members from department of biology, engineering and health sciences- Facilitating connections with mGEM principle investigators.3. Mentorship and training incoming wet lab members in microbiology techniques and safety.4. Acquiring funding for iGEM McMaster 2024 team for competing in 2024 iGEM Competition through grants, university and industry partnerships.5. Literature Review of bacterial-based cancer therapeutics to develop and redesign the projects prototype. 6. Managed and organized synthetic biology workshops (x3) at McMaster University and a workshop (x1) at Westdale Highschool during the 2024 Winter Term. Organized 3 hour Lecture/Workshop for SHAD Canada McMaster branch.7. Organized Charity Run for iGEM McMaster and raised 250 CAD for the BrightRun Fundraiser to support local Breast Cancer Research.9. Spearheaded a sticker collection book and collaborated with over 100+ iGEM teams across the world to broadcast the beauty and potential of synthetic biology.10. Awarded Silver Medal in the Overgraduate Category at the iGEM Grand JamboreePrinciple Investigators: Dr. Jonathan Bramson and Dr. Tohid Didar

Managed all biological and wet lab components of the iGEM McMaster 2023 project: BacTrack. An ingestible biosensor for the characterization of gut metabolites related to major depressive disorder:1.Conducted literature review on the gut brain connection with major depressive disorder to identify 5 gut-derived biomarkers. 2. Constructed genetic circuits using Benchling and translated models to benchtop. Successfully engineered a Butyrate sensing DH5a E. coli. 3. Trained and mentored 6 undergraduate students in lab in microbiology techniques. 4. Developed and pitched BacTrack at the Grand Jamboree iGEM competition in Paris France5. Awarded Silver overall through showcasing engineering success. Notable achievement: Gold in design of engineered part.6. Published the design and theory of BacTrack in Frontiers Systems Biology.Supervision: Dr. Xu

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

mGEM is a synthetic biology student research group and iGEM team at McMaster University. Focusing on an interdisciplinary approach that integrates wet lab research, biological and computational modelling, sociopolitical engagement, and community outreach to catalyze conversations and solutions for global challenges. Wet Lab sub committee is responsible for developing and carrying out the experimental design ie. plasmid design and creating working microbial biosensors in the lab.Supervision under Dr. Xu.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

VP of Events is tasked with running the Events committee CANFAR McMaster to host campus and off-campus events to raise awareness of HIV/AIDs as well as raise money for the CANFAR Foundation whose aim is to end Canada’s HIV epidemic by leading national strategies to increase prevention, testing, treatment and linkage to care, and to end HIV stigma

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Working as a NSERC student to lead investigations surrounding the development of novel biomaterials and biomedical devices using phage technology.

conscious asset is an international consulting business that focuses on improving reliability, lowering costs, increasing output, and improving staffing. I am responsible for Market Research and work under professionals in the United States and more to provide valuable services to our beneficiaries.My work includes conducting systematic analaysis of the current markets of multiple industries for example: cannabis and mining.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

The Events Committee organizes events, campaigns and fundraisers to increase awareness and decrease the stigma associated with the different aspects of mental health. We hope that through our programming, we can help make McMaster a space where all students feel comfortable discussing these topics.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Represents 80, 000 students on the Senate and board level and attended meetings with our school board and senate to discuss prevalent issues, for example, bettering mental health, equity, and student satisfaction.Achievements: Acquired approval for Student Senate's Instagram - creating a accessible outreach platform for all students in the DPCDSBLaunched "Free the flow" campaign to improve accessibility of Female hygiene products in schools across Ontario.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

The President of HOSA Xavier Health Care organization found in St. Francis Xavier Secondary School. Focuses on providing education on the Healthcare field to students and prepare them for the National and International HOSA Competition Conferences.Achievements: Raised over $300 for Stela's House and Black Health Alliance through a Medical Pathway ConferencePlaced Top 5 Nationally in CERT Skills in the 2020 HOSA Fall Leadership Conference.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

An executive of St Francis Xavier Secondary School's largest and most notable Healthcare Organization that focuses on teaching students the world of Healthcare.

Bachelor Of Health Science (Honours) Bhsc

Activities and Societies: COPE McMaster, iGem McMaster, BHSc Welcome Week Representative, CANFAR McMaster, BHSc Fashion show Full-Time.

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Higher Level: Biology, Chemistry, and English Standard Level: Math, Economics and French

Dual Ontario High School And International Baccalaureate (Ib) Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates, 97%

Activities and Societies: Athlete, Varsity VolleyBall, 1 Year Co-President, HOSA HealthCare Club, 4 Years Student Senate, 1 Year Student.