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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Developed analysis pipelines by integrating commonly used bioinformatic tools such as cutadapt and Bowtie2 to efficiently process next generation sequencing metagenomic data• Experienced with processing both long and short read genomic sequencing data using High Performance Computing Clusters• Performed data analysis and presented findings in a concise, visually appealing manner using R• Advised clients on statistical methods for their projects, multiple papers currently in… Show more • Developed analysis pipelines by integrating commonly used bioinformatic tools such as cutadapt and Bowtie2 to efficiently process next generation sequencing metagenomic data• Experienced with processing both long and short read genomic sequencing data using High Performance Computing Clusters• Performed data analysis and presented findings in a concise, visually appealing manner using R• Advised clients on statistical methods for their projects, multiple papers currently in submission• Utilized machine learning and traditional computer vision techniques to segment leaf images into healthy and diseased regions, facilitating disease detection and severity classification Show less

• Using the JavaScript React framework, created a user interface web-app for easy creation, editing, and validation of Cell4D XML model files• Developed many quality-of-life user features of the web-app such as real-time field validation and intuitive controls, enhancing overall user experience for beginner biological modellers• Created and maintained user documentation and tutorial for the Cell4D simulation software

Toronto, Canada Area

• Sole developer for innovative biological simulator Cell4D, enabling biologists with no programming knowledge to model and visualize complex cellular pathways • Using Cell4D, created a series of protein signalling models to generate novel, testable hypotheses of pathway mechanisms• Performed meta-transcriptomic analyses of NGS datasets, studying the microbiomes of mice afflicted with colitis

Toronto, Canada Area

• Studied how learning can shape local structures of the brain through imaging techniques• Began the experiment examining conditioned taste aversion and its extinguishment in mice, and how that learning in taste memory affects the brain volume• Performed in vivo manganese-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging scans (MEMRI) on mice• Conducted intraperitoneal (IP) MnCl2 and LiCl injections throughout study• Measured daily food and water intake of mice to establish baseline… Show more • Studied how learning can shape local structures of the brain through imaging techniques• Began the experiment examining conditioned taste aversion and its extinguishment in mice, and how that learning in taste memory affects the brain volume• Performed in vivo manganese-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging scans (MEMRI) on mice• Conducted intraperitoneal (IP) MnCl2 and LiCl injections throughout study• Measured daily food and water intake of mice to establish baseline consumption• Trained in mouse handling techniques including anaesthesia, analgesia, surgery, euthanasia Show less

Etobicoke, Ontario

• Conducted various product testing using methods such as Dissolution, IR, UV, Karl Fischer, and analysis of physical parameters supported with LabWare LIMS• Validation of test methods and protocols of commercial products and raw materials• Performed daily calibration of various laboratory equipment• Conducted testing of stability and finished products• Maintained compliance to pharmaceutical regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, and regulatory requirements

Richmond Hill, Ontario

Supported the shelf-life of Apotex products through the administration of the Commercial Stability Program through summarizing, trending and statistically analyzing all stability data released from the laboratory. Generated all Stability Summary Reports for the liquid dose site in the Greater Toronto Area.

Hong Kong

• Shown strong communication skills through quickly adapting to the work environment and collaborating with fellow coworkers to efficiently complete various tasks• Developed strong attention to detail by assisting in miscellaneous office tasks such as filing, copying, data input, and double-checking fabric shipping information• Demonstrated good organizational skills by overhauling and maintaining fabric master spreadsheet containing over 100 different models of outfits designed by the… Show more • Shown strong communication skills through quickly adapting to the work environment and collaborating with fellow coworkers to efficiently complete various tasks• Developed strong attention to detail by assisting in miscellaneous office tasks such as filing, copying, data input, and double-checking fabric shipping information• Demonstrated good organizational skills by overhauling and maintaining fabric master spreadsheet containing over 100 different models of outfits designed by the company Show less

Hong Kong

• Tutored small classes of 2-6 students ranging from grade 1-6, exclusively in English• Flexibly adjusted the lesson plan depending on the level of English fluency displayed by the students• Developed and fine-tuned creative games designed to familiarize students with various elements of spoken English• Encouraged the students to participate during class and get additional practice with oral English by engaging them in discussions• Took part in creating and editing worksheets… Show more • Tutored small classes of 2-6 students ranging from grade 1-6, exclusively in English• Flexibly adjusted the lesson plan depending on the level of English fluency displayed by the students• Developed and fine-tuned creative games designed to familiarize students with various elements of spoken English• Encouraged the students to participate during class and get additional practice with oral English by engaging them in discussions• Took part in creating and editing worksheets and homework for English mathematics classes Show less

Master Of Science - Ms

Honors Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biochemistry