Helena Van Tol, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

Canada

I work on the metabolic modeling team developing tools that help wet lab scientists engineer yeast and simulate fermentation. I also provide Data Science support to individual molecule projects.

United States

Dr. Ali Navid - Biochemical and Biophysical Systems Group, Biofuels Scientific Focus Area

Seattle, Wa, Usa

Dr. E. Virginia Armbrust – Center for Environmental GenomicsPublication:• Van Tol H. M., E. V. Armbrust (2021). Genome-scale metabolic model of the diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana highlights the importance of nitrogen and sulfur metabolism in redox balance. PLoS ONE 16(3): e0241960.

Seattle, Wa, Usa

Dr. E. Virginia Armbrust – Center for Environmental Genomics

Seattle, Wa, Usa

Dr. E. Virginia Armbrust – Center for Environmental Genomics• I conducted original research on interactions between marine algae and bacteria.• I constructed genome-scale metabolic models of a diatom and a bacterium.Publications:• Van Tol, H. M., S. A. Amin, E. V. Armbrust (2017) Ubiquitous marine bacterium inhibits diatoms cell division. ISME J 11: 31-42.• Amin, S. A., L. R. Hmelo, H. M. van Tol, B. P. Durham, L. T. Carlson, K. R. Heal, R. L. Morales, C. T. Berthiaume… Show more Dr. E. Virginia Armbrust – Center for Environmental Genomics• I conducted original research on interactions between marine algae and bacteria.• I constructed genome-scale metabolic models of a diatom and a bacterium.Publications:• Van Tol, H. M., S. A. Amin, E. V. Armbrust (2017) Ubiquitous marine bacterium inhibits diatoms cell division. ISME J 11: 31-42.• Amin, S. A., L. R. Hmelo, H. M. van Tol, B. P. Durham, L. T. Carlson, K. R. Heal, R. L. Morales, C. T. Berthiaume, M. S. Parker, B. Djunaedi, A. E. Ingalls, M. R. Parsek, M. A. Moran, E. V. Armbrust (2015). Interaction and signaling between a cosmopolitan phytoplankton and associated bacteria. Nature 522: 98-101. Show less

Seattle, Wa, Usa

Introduction to Oceanography courseI explained concepts in Biological/Chemical/Physical/Geological Oceanography to undergraduate students, demonstrated and supervised lab activities, and graded assigned work.

Sackville, Nb, Canada

Drs. Zoe Finkel, Andrew Irwin – Environmental Science, Marine Macroecology and Biogeochemistry labI conducted original research on the evolution of silicoflagellate cell morphology over the last 65.5 million years for my Honours thesis project.Publication:• Van Tol, H. M., A. J. Irwin, Z. V. Finkel (2012). Macroevolutionary trends in silicoflagellate skeletal morphology: the costs and benefits of silicification. Paleobiology 38(3): 391-402.

Sackville, Nb, Canada

Introduction to Ecology courseI answered questions in the lab component, supervised groups of students who were conducting ecological surveys in the Sackville Waterfowl Park, instructed students in sampling techniques, and graded assignments.

Sackville, Nb, Canada

Introduction to Ecology course

Toronto, On, Canada

Dr. John Stinchcombe – Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Molecular and Plant Ecology labI assisted a PhD student researching plant and rhizobia symbioses with experimental work and plant maintenance.

Sackville, Nb, Canada

I wrote two news articles each week for Mount Allison's student newspaper.

Sackville, Nb, Canada

Introductory Biology courseI supervised lab work, answered questions, and instructed students in lab activities.

Sackville, Nb, Canada

I wrote a weekly features article for Mount Allison's student newspaper.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biological Oceanography

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Biological Oceanography, 3.8/4.0

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Environmental Science, 4.2/4.3

Activities and Societies: Shotokan Karate Club, Shinerama, Leadership Mt. A