Gregory Vandenberg Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Facilitated research projects for the contract research organization Atuka Inc. Researchfocused on the development of novel therapeutics and diagnostics for Parkinson’s disease.Responsibilities in this position included leading studies, mentoring new hires, quality control, andleading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Technical responsibilities of the positionincluded western blot, ELISA, immunoassays, immunohistochemistry, optical densityquantification, stereological cell counting, animal handling, dosing, stereotaxic surgery, andnecropsies.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton

Previously facilitated research projects within the department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, focused on reactive oxygen species production of astrocytes within Fragile X Syndrome. Responsibilities in this position included training students, mouse cortical dissection, cell culturing, fluorescent live imaging, western blotting, image and data analysis, scientific writing, organizing team meetings and events, ordering consumables, and ordering laboratory equipment.

Hamilton, On

Prepared and taught tutorial sessions for second year undergraduate biology studentsWorked with a diverse team including the course instructor, course coordinator, and other teaching assistantsAttended weekly meetings to determine tutorial topics

Hamilton, On

Previously involved in various research projects in conjunction with the School of Nursing at McMaster University, focusing on implementing and evaluating programs within a long-term care settingResponsibilities in this position include data collection, data entry, literature searches, authoring manuscripts, implementation of palliative programs, development of knowledge translation tools, interviewing participants and assisting in the facilitation of focus groupsWorked effectively and efficiently with a diverse team of researchers in an office settingsCoordinated with clinical staff in a long-term care setting to collect data and implement palliative care programs

Hamilton, On

Previously involved in various research projects in conjunction with the department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, focusing on astrocyte physiology within Fragile X SyndromeResponsibilities in this position include ordering consumables, training students and volunteers, organizing team bonding events, data collection, data analysis, scientific writing, and attending and presenting at conferencesLaboratory techniques include mouse cortical dissection, cortical astrocyte culture, cortical astrocyte permeabilization, high resolution respirometry, Bradford assay, enzyme assay, and Western blottingWorked effectively and efficiently with a diverse team of researchers in a laboratory setting

Zurich, On

Exeter, On

Master'S Degree (Msc), Biology, General

Thesis: Mitochondrial Metabolism and Dynamics in Astrocytes of Fragile X Syndrome Courses taken: Neurobiology, Advanced topics in Microscopy

Bachelor'S Degree (Bsc), Biology, General, With Distinction

Activities and Societies: Men's Varsity RugbyMinor in Psychology Courses taken: Pharmacology, Human Biochemistry, Human Physiology &.