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• Chart review and data collection of bladder cancer patients through rigorous assessment following clinical training and expertise within the field. • Maintenance of study database in RedCap and review of peer research assistant tasks and cases. • Mentorship and training of junior research assistants through study protocols and parameters. • Discussion of complex cases through regularly scheduled meetings.

• Implementation of medical safety huddles to promote physician engagement and systemic policy change for improved patient outcomes. • Integrate the “Choosing Wisely” initiative by targeting five different sites across University Health Network, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and Mount Sinai Hospital.• Coordinate study phases across hospital sites with active recruitment of participants to assess efficacy of intervention across sites.• Coordinate and review of junior research assistants’ tasks and responsibilities including chart review and minute taking.• Preparation and submission of studies to ethics boards, assist physicians with safety huddle meetings and report on discussions.• Data collection and analysis of study data, with active involvement of manuscript preparation including second authorships.

• Primary study aimed to reduce the inappropriate administration of sedatives for hospitalized patients.• Assist in on-going surveillance of drug administration, the education of health care professionals, and investigation of outcome measures.• Data collection and analysis utilizing electronic patient records at University Health Network, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital. • Guide other RAs through study procedures and data summarization for statistical analysis. • Conduct patient interviews and survey collection through different “Choosing Wisely” initiatives implemented at Mount Sinai Hospital. • Working alongside health care staff to optimize approaches for palliative care through the evaluation of resident interviews.

• Characterization of γ-actin as a novel interactor of Glycogen synthase kinase 3 and elucidating a possible biological role in cell cycle dynamics using an in vitro model system and cell biology techniques.

• Screen outpatient clinics and guide patients through admission into clinical trials. • Review literature and collect patient history to develop a surveillance tool and clinical profile tackling early detection of New Onset Diabetes After Transplantation.• Attend weekly seminars addressing clinical research methodology, transplantation rounds and student journal clubs focusing on bench to bedside knowledge translation.

• As part of the peer-led Global Ambassador Program, responsible for creating a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience for incoming international students with the purpose of building an engaged global community at the University of Toronto. • Proactive sharing of all knowledge regarding the university, Toronto and Canadian culture with resource referral across the university campus and Toronto. • Organization of multiple events and workshops, coordinating with fellow mentors and administration, to benefit students being mentored with the objective of advancing their global and professional experience.

• Responsible for the data collection and analysis of multiple clinical research studies utilizing electronic patient records under the supervision of health care professionals.• Main projects examined the relationship between patient health care outcomes, differential gene expression profiles in Small Cell Lung Carcinoma and post-operative outcomes of robotic surgical practices. • Shadowed thoracic surgeon through daily patient care activities, including patient contact, clinical assessments and diagnoses, and surgical procedures.

• Studied the effects of real-time exposure of ambient air pollutants on the respiratory and inflammatory function of mice in vivo. Carried out surgical procedures including tracheotomies and intubation of mice to assess lung function.• Responsible for educating novice research students in research protocols and outcome expectations. • Responsible for collection and processing of blood, urine, and bronchoscopy samples from lung transplant recipients, including RNA extraction from blood samples.• Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.

• Assembled study treatments in the experimental kitchen ensuring efficiency and accuracy at specific time points to study the effects of dairy consumption on the glycemic index of individuals. • Responsible for administrative tasks such as organization and preparation of the participants’ schedule, collection and documentation of data, and restocking of equipment, etc.

• Assist graduate students with projects examining the role of genetic systems on the evolution of sexual reproduction

• Promote meal plans provided by the food services within University of Toronto• Work effectively in a team setting coordinating for meal plan sales, majorly during events held out throughout the year.