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- Hired under Dr. Craig Simmons to complete a developmental research project categorizing potential aortic wall compositional differences in natriuretic peptide 2 deficient mice across valve morphotypes (BAV vs TAV) in collaboration with Dr. Jennifer Chung.- Genotyped and weaned neonatal mice to identify genetic background.- Assisted with conducting echocardiography on the mice at juvenile age to diagnose the valve morphotype.- Microdissection of mouse aortas and prepping samples for mass spectrometry, proteomics, and transcriptomics analysis to be performed at the Princess Margaret Genomics Centre (PMGC).

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Maintained patient files, communicating with the pharmacist regarding dosages and refills.Processed a set amount of orders with 100% accuracy, adhering to protocols surrounding opioids and other stimulants by back counting, to promote efficiency and patient satisfaction.Communicated with customers and patients regarding their prescription needs, escalating to the pharmacist when applicable.Maintained a safe and clean workspace committing to strict medical grade/hygiene protocols according to the pandemic.

Volunteered as a research assistant at for an ongoing Systematic Review project by completing abstract screening, full-text searches, and coding articles using Covidence.Investigated the effects of different assessment methods on student learning outcomes, academic emotions (stress, anxiety, motivation, engagement), attitudes towards schooling, and teacher effectiveness during the learning process in secondary education.Attended weekly research meetings for the project while meeting review protocol and minimum hour requirements each week.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Communicated product value, quality, and style to educate and entice potential customers focused on creating a welcoming environment.Organized and stocked merchandise to satisfy customer and sales demand.Rang up customers by processing cash and credit payments to complete a set number of sales transactions on average each hour.Provided customer service using extensive knowledge of Abercrombie & Fitch's merchandise.

Hired as under SSuRe working under Dr. John Sled and Dr. Anum Rahman at the Mouse Imaging Centre (MICe) following two projects.Manually segmenting diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance images of the murine brain based on a histological atlas.Assisted graduate students biweekly by prepping animal models for surgery in record time and stapling models closed. Vital signs were monitored while data was collected during the procedure; results were applied for either HLHS research or placenta/OBGYN research.Quantifying murine brain immunohistochemistry as follows: a marker for hypoxia (Hypoxyprobe), a marker for mature neurons (Neuronal nuclei), a marker for immature neurons (Doublecortin), a marker for apoptosis (cleaved caspase-3) using R.Skills built include: computation biology, statistical models, wet lab animal handling, and image analysis.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Crafted effective learning plans to address students' writing weaknesses and strengths.Tracked learning progress to identify opportunities to enhance tutoring methods and help students achieve English Fluency goals.Developed student confidence through attentive instruction in English, applying positive reinforcement strategies.Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for students' age, learning preferences, and learning styles.Structured activities for interactive learning, including word analysis, reading understanding, and fluency skills.Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.

Toronto, Canada Area

Demonstrated project management skills by delivering recreational programs to meet the needs and preferences of a diverse resident population.Worked alongside and shadowed physiotherapists and doctors to properly administrate comfortable care to patients, assisting with organizational commitments when requested. Facilitated bimonthly surveying of patients to coordinate concerns and requests with a supervisor to improve patient satisfaction.Acted as a temporary assistant, organizing documents, managing paperwork, and entering data into Excel to improve daily productivity in my specific sector. Planned weekly activity schedules for assigned groups and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.Engaged participants in recreational activities and team-building exercises.Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.

Honours Bachelor Of Science (Hbsc), Life Science - Health & Disease Major, Psychology Major, Immunology Minor, Fourth Year

Arts and Science Council: Undergraduate Sciences Curriculum Committee (2024-Present), CO-President of Polish Student Association.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma, Shsm Certification, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Hosa Executive, SHSM Specialist - Health & Wellness, M.A.S. (Mad About Science) founder and executive, Track.