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Cambridge, On, Ca

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

In addition to the roles I managed as a Pharmacy Clerk I also: Prepare, organize, and fix blister packs for patients. Trained new employees by providing a welcoming learning environment and teaching them how to complete daily tasks.

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

During my role as a Pharmacy Clerk I: Prepared medications for patient with item name and quantity Coordinated care for patients by communicating with medical professionals to verify prescriptions, and attain prescription coverage. Answered patient's questions about medications, their use, and on their insurance coverage of the medications. Cooperated with pharmacists and technicians to complete prescription orders Maintained the pharmacy through restocking shelves, regular cleaning, return of expired stock medicine, and disposal of sharps/returned medication. Processed prescriptions, vaccinations, and updated patient profiles on the pharmacy's data base.

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

As a Project Lead in the iGEM Guelph team I:  Collaborated with other student leaders to develop and conduct a successful project that received a silver medal from the iGEM judging committee. Oversaw experiments conducted by other lab members to ensure experiment quality and safety throughout the season. Maintained the lab to comply with guidelines set by the University of Guelph and ensure that the lab had the materials for efficient work in future experiments. Maintained the team's laboratory notebook for team use and for judging by iGEM officials. Conducted interviews to recruit new members for the research team (including members for the research, engineering, and business sub-teams).Project: In 2023, iGEM Guelph aimed to combat Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) deficiency by creating a probiotic containing gut bacteria that is designed to to colonize the intestinal walls and constitutively secrete methylcobalamin with human intrinsic factor simultaneously. E. coli Nissle 1917 was selected as a chassis as it is a known resident of the gut microbiota. Project: In 2022, iGEM Guelph aimed to combat the detrimental effects of Dipteran insect larvae on crop growth. In a project labelled "Project Ceres", we attempted to co-express Cyt1Aa cytotoxic proteins with the p20 caspase protein under an IPTG inducible promoter to create a protective zone around the roots of crops. B. subtilis was selected as the chassis for our project, being that it exists already as a soil microbe present in numerous quantities and alongside its ability to form biofilms and sporulate.

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

As a lab member of the iGEM Guelph team I:  Contributed to the expansion of the "iGEM Parts Registry" by creating an ethanol inducible promoter named the "AclR ethanol inducible promoter" (Part named BBa_K4058033 in the iGEM registry). Development of figures to elevate the presentation of our project to the general public, stake holders, and at the iGEM competition. Maintained the team's laboratory notebook for team use and for judging by iGEM officials.  Conducted various experiments to transform an inducible plasmid into Arabidopsis thaliana and analyze it. Some examples of experiments are listed below - To genetically create the plasmid, Golden Gate cloning was used. - To validate cloning efficiency, Plasmid purifications, PCR, and gel electrophoresis were used. - Transformations were conducted to transform our plasmid into E. coli and A. tumefaciens. - The floral dip experiment was used to transform A. tumefaciens into A. thaliana.Project: In 2021, iGEM Guelph aimed to address issues posed to food production caused by abnormal and inconsistent climate. Using a combination of a CRISPr activation system and an inducible molecular switch, we could trigger the expression of stress-response genes following human-mediated application of a chemical stimulus.

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Due to physical restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 lockdown, my role as a volunteer team was majorly directed to preparing for future projects. Some of the duties I was given were: Creating a literature review which can act as a reference for future projects Critically analyzing literature reviews written by other students to refine and perfect them.

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

CTA Labs is a material testing laboratory, mainly focusing on the analysis of asphalt, aggregate, and concrete for projects conducted by the Ministry of Transportation and Municipality. Within my role as a laboratory assistant I: Conducted multiple tests concurrently to analyze the physical characteristics (such as water absorbance, max stress, etc.) of a selected sample whilst preparing for the testing of other samples. Revised the organization of samples, equipment, and shipments within the facility, allowing improved efficiency of daily tasks.  Properly adapted to a dynamic schedule in order to triage priority projects for completion. Collaborated with a team of technicians and engineers to effectively tests samples and meet deadlines.

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Cambridge Centre Dental Centre is a faculty of dentists with various specializations. As a COOP student I spent 180 hours, shadowing various dentists and hygienists, while helping out with various tasks in between procedures such as: Organized and managed various patients records. Resupplied rooms with newly sterilized tools. Prepared rooms for regular dental checkups and oral surgeries such as root canals. Interacted with patients both at the reception desk and during dental procedures to create a safe and welcoming environment. Assisted with dental hygienists to provide service to patients. Tasks included data collection and helping with the suction tool.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biomedical Sciences, Honours Program, 4.0

Graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Science, Majoring in Biomedical Sciences and Minoring in Microbiology Some of my notable.

Ossd, Health And Wellness, General

 SHSM in Health and Wellness.  HOSA - Future Health Professionals, participated in the regional events.  Participated in Math Club.