Ilya Demchenko Email & Phone Number

Toronto, ON, CA

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Supervisors: Venkat Bhat, Tom SchweizerProject: Evaluation of target engagement of the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex as a biomarker of antidepressant response to interventional therapies

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Supervisors: Venkat Bhat, Sidney H. Kennedy
• Coordinated the neurostimulation research pillar within Interventional Psychiatry Program and managed 4 studies on novel psychopharmacology (e.g., nitrous oxide, intravenous ketamine) and brain stimulation (functional.
• Planned, organized, and evaluated the activities and operations of scientific research in the unit in close collaboration with leaders from psychiatry, anesthesia, neuroimaging, neuroinformatics, pharmacology.
• Designed and maintained study-specific source documents in compliance with Good Clinical Practice and Tri-Council Policy Statement, including study protocols, informed consent forms, investigator brochures, trial.
• Oversaw project resources (i.e., budget, personnel, subcontracts) and ensured adherence to quality control standards and milestone timelines for delivery of reports
• Led grant preparation and manuscript writing within the neurostimulation and psychopharmacology research pillars of the program, prepared 3 manuscripts as a lead author and co-authored 7 manuscripts submitted to.

• Provided comprehensive editing service to international clients on a freelance basis, including content, line, and copy editing, to improve communication of their science
• Edited and proofread scientific manuscripts, admission essays, and other academic documents to enhance writing and optimize the success of publication
• Prepared manuscripts for submission to international top-tier peer-reviewed journals in biological and biomedical sciences

Montreal, Canada Area

• Project: Effects of atypical antipsychotics on an electrophysiological correlate of delusion pronenessSupervisor: J. Bruno Debruille
• Coordinated the study involving the administration of antipsychotic medications to participants in the experimental setting; ensured milestone compliance and execution of project tasks; controlled quality of data and.
• Performed the experiment on ~95 participants entailing the implementation of electroencephalography (EEG) protocol, administration of psychometric scales (SPQ, FSQ, PDI-21, SDS, FAS, STAI), and cognitive-behavioural.
• Developed data processing pipelines for event-related potentials (ERP) via MATLAB and iWave software; analyzed the data of ~130 participants via statistical packages (SPSS, StatPlus)
• Synthesized and communicated the findings at 2 international and 3 student conferences
• Prepared and processed all documentation through the Research Ethics Board (REB) of the Douglas Institute, including submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and adverse event reports

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Directed and oversaw overall operations and staff activities of the organization, supervised a team of 6 Executive members and 31 Core members representing 19 healthcare disciplines; maintained confidentiality of all.
• Set and moderated organization’s core values and principles, created and implemented annual operations plan, trained staff, analyzed the membership and retention, oversaw and assisted in preparation and maintenance of.
• Continuously ensured adherence of organization’s activities to the Constitution of the Medical Students’ Society (MSS) and all other Regulations of McGill University
• Organized and chaired 21 committee meetings fostering knowledge mobilization and interdisciplinary collaboration among various mental healthcare professionals; facilitated intra-group communication and coordinated the.
• Acted as an official representative of the organization to all external entities, including invited speakers, collaborating student governments and bodies, sponsorship agencies, academic departments, and the Greater.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Explored opportunities for sponsorships and interfaced with local businesses and accounting departments of McGill University to financially support organization’s projects and events
• Modeled and itemized annual budget plan by forecasting projected costs and revenues
• Prepared and customized 15 funding applications in collaboration with CMH President, which resulted in the $2500 increase in the operating balance
• Managed organization’s bank account and transfer of funds, kept systematic records of financial allocations, receipts, and activity reports

Montreal, Canada Area

• Teaching supervisor: Geoffroy NoëlCourse: Clinical Neuroanatomy (ANAT323)
• Independently taught a weekly neuroanatomy tutorial to 80 occupational and physical therapy students with a 92% satisfaction rate
• Developed teaching materials in a manner supporting research-led and scholarly approach to student learning
• Collaborated with a team of faculty and actively contributed new ideas on teaching that were incorporated in the course instruction
• Maintained a laboratory with human specimens abiding by the Code of Conduct in the Anatomy Laboratory of McGill University
• Participated in the assessment process and provided effective timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning

Toronto, Canada Area

• Teaching supervisor: Barbara (Dee) Ballyk
• Proposed and actualized the idea of creating a digital database for students utilizing the design thinking approach to anatomy education and cutting edge advances in biomedical communications (digital media, photoshop.
• Developed and customized a digital database of anatomical and histological specimens (~310 specimens) that was successfully integrated in the Foundations Curriculum of the undergraduate M.D. program at the University.
• Designed evaluations (Multiple Choice Questions, Bell Ringer Practical Exams), comprehensive study guides, and practice questions by combining traditional and electronic library resources in collaboration with the.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Project: Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of refractory depression among patients with borderline personality disorderSupervisors: Jonathan Downar, Kfir Feffer, Peter.
• Conducted in-person psychiatric structured interviews (HAM-D, ZAN-BPD, IDS30, EDE) with 20 female outpatients with comorbid major depressive disorder and borderline personality disorder, including pre-screening and.
• Maintained the REDCap database and a regulatory binder for the study in compliance with the core principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS2)
• Developed forms, questionnaires and spreadsheets for data collection; facilitated the completion of clinical charts and case report forms
• Evaluated and analyzed clinical research data to ensure accuracy and consistency between source documents; communicated the results to the scientific audience
• Co-authored a publication in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, and rTMS clinic administrative staff

Toronto, Canada Area

• Project: Neural processes supporting the contextual meaning of sentences (EcoG)Supervisors: Christopher Honey, Kathrin Müsch
• Formulated a new standard data transformation procedure for semantic sequences rehearsed by 16 female inpatients who had undergone neurosurgical treatment for refractory epilepsy
• Transcribed patients’ recordings via Praat and Audacity software; performed data entry tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Assisted with the electrocorticography (ECoG) set-up in the Epilepsy Clinic of the Toronto Western Hospital; prepared and transported experimental equipment
• Obtained informed consent and communicated the purposes of the study to patients in simple and understandable terms

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Project: A vitamin in your brain: retinoic acid treatment causes the downregulation of ATCAY geneSupervisors: Colleen Dockstader, Katharine Dunlop
• Prepared and maintained SH-SY5Y cell culture according to the validated protocol
• Identified changes in cell morphology under the microscope, determining cell viability and quantifying cell counts on a hemocytometer with 90% accuracy
• Isolated, purified, and analyzed RNA using immunocytochemistry and microarray to examine the effects of retinoic acid on neuronal differentiation, neurite growth, and gene expression
• Synthesized the findings, conducted a literature review, and presented a poster at the Human Biology students’ poster booth

Toronto, Canada Area

• Project: Is SIRT3 neuroprotective in the PFF rat model of Parkinson’s disease?Supervisor: Joanne Nash
• Handled preformed α-synuclein fibril (PFF) rat models of Parkinson’s disease abiding by the Standards and Guidelines of the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC); administered subcutaneous and intraperitoneal injections
• Sterilized laboratory equipment using the Autoclave; performed quality control to assure the proper functioning of instruments
• Transcribed video recordings of forelimb use asymmetry (cylinder) test to quantify the effects of injected SIRT3 protein on the behaviour of PFF rat models
• Visualized and counted dopaminergic neurons in sectioned midbrain specimens of PFF rat model using the electron microscope, rat brain atlas, and stereology tools

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Neuroscience

Neuromodulation, Neuroscience

Master Of Science - Ms, Neuroscience

Activities and Societies: The McGill Student Association for Collaborative Mental Healthcare (CMH)

Bachelor’S Degree, Neuroscience (Specialist), Physiology (Major) & Psychology (Minor)

Activities and Societies: Health & Wellness, HappyU Crew, University of Toronto Sexual Education Centre (UTSEC), Accessibility Services.