Itzel Vazquez-Vidal, M.Sc., Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

•Led monthly presentations for the CEO and stakeholders as a subject matter expert (SME) in nutrition, resulting in identifying business opportunities to improve our R&D products for patients with pre-diabetes.•Authored literature reviews and scientific research reports in nutrition and food safety, resulting in addressing general audience inquires, resolving barriers through the project lifecycle, and leading innovative science-based strategies for R&D projects. •Conducted SWOT analysis, and analyzed customer feedback (VOC) for user-centered design, resulting in writing marketing evaluations of competitors for new product development.•Summarized insights from academic articles, provided training, and headed oral presentations for software engineers, marketing team, business directors, physicians, and dietitians, resulting in addressing scientific inquiries and resolving conflict/barriers amount departments and projects.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

•Analyzed and managed data for the Traceability system for the livestock and poultry industry by updating the Premises Identification program database, resulting in maintaining a constant communication with public sector and industry stakeholders in health science and agricultural sector.•Edited webpages using SharePoint & Intranet to report Animal Welfare program Statistics and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus status to the public and for branch annual reports, resulting keeping inform the public and industry in health science and agricultural sector.•Participated on the African Swine Fiver Communication Network representing Manitoba to develop a national strategy plan and headed an audit portion for the Premises Identification Program for the Office of the Auditor General, resulting in acting as a subject of expertise, and consulting government and industry.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

•Developed, led, implemented, and evaluated projects research plans, and study protocols for a clinical trial, resulting in authoring three journal articles in the field of cardiovascular & chronic diseases prevention.•Directed and facilitated stakeholders’ engagement, resulting in meeting project’s key stakeholders demands, and securing a $40,000 Mitacs Grant in collaboration with Genome Prairie.•Collaborated with Sightline Innovation in the development and validation of new nutrition models for computational modeling to establish predictive algorithms for assessing dietary impact on cardiovascular disease.•Managed multiple clinical trials and projects' lifecycles using Gantt Charts, writing SOPs, technical report, and ethics submissions, resulting in authoring multiple clinical study reports following adherence to regulatory standards.•Coordinated collaborative efforts with other scientists for complex nutrition projects, resulting in developing a collaborative research study with international universities and managed international communications.•Acted as SME in nutrition by delivering oral presentation, workshops, and adult education programs to diverse audiences, resulting in establishing strong leadership skills.

Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States

•Managed two research studies by monitoring recruitment, data collection and executed study protocol, resulting in a high participant recruitment and completing target study’s sample size under budget and under strict timelines.•Implemented effective recruitment strategies, coordinated educational workshops, and executed clinical education programs, resulting in building a dynamic research team for multiple projects and increasing volunteers’ participation.•Headed the hiring process, screened, and evaluated candidates’ qualifications, and developed a training plan to cover their training needs, resulting in hiring two long term positions, and increasing laboratory core activities by 98%.•Developed training materials, mentored, and supervised specific training requirements for new employees, including safety management for staff to perform day-to-day core activities, resulting in increasing employees’ performance to work independently with minimal supervision.•Acted as a subject matter expert (SME) in nutrition and health topics by leading oral presentations to the general audience and scientific meetings, resulting in obtaining an Impact award in recognition of my professional excellence.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, United States

•Taught and led laboratory sessions ranging 25 to 120 students during three consecutive semesters, managed eLearning platforms, graded students assignments, proctored exams, and hold weekly office hours, resulting in maintaining a high academic performance among students.•Mentored four high school students during an 8-weeks summer Research Apprentice Program (RAP), planned and timely executed a research plan, resulting in three mentees obtaining academic achievements awards.•Completed six hours of teaching development workshops, and learned teaching strategies to improve courses/training materials, resulting in obtaining a certification as a graduate teacher.

Univesity Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

•Conducted a literature and wrote summaries for the R&D manager, resulting in developing strong writing and management skills. •Participated in weekly meeting with staff members, and research scientist, resulting in developing strong professional skills.•Interpreted journal studies and provided insights to the product development and marketing team, resulting in writing a white paper for internal stakeholders.

San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

•Designed, developed, and successfully implemented data collection and data management systems, resulting in collecting and organizing 10,000 blood samples and questionnaires for a research grant between the University of Illinois and the University of San Luis Potosi. •Analyzed data and prepared proposals, reports and oral presentations, resulting in six posters published at a National conference. •Led team-orientated groups by effectively communicating with team members to meet critical deadlines and served as a right-hand person to resolve the day-to-day operational challenges.

San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

•Oversaw financial statements for stakeholders and played a key role in shaping the R&D team’s strategic plan.•Developed and maintained documentation, Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs), and ensured regulatory compliance for animal testing withing the R&D department, resulting in maintaining high quality standards.•Conducted comprehensive assessments of pharmaceuticals tested in animals, meticulously recorded clinical observations, and authored technical reports for stakeholders and research grant applications, resulting in developing strong good laboratory practice (GLP) knowledge.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Food Science & Human Nutrition

Activities and Societies: Running Illini TeamMy researched focused on the understanding the interaction between genetic variations.

Master In Science, Neurobiology And Behavior

Neurobiology Institute Campus Juriquilla, UNAM (http://www.inb.unam.mx/) •Graduate scholarship 2004-2006, The National Council for Science.

Bachelor'S In Pharmaceutical Biology Chemistry (Equivalent To Medical Laboratory Scientist), Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

•Award Winner "National Award DR. T.J. Oriard-MEXICO 2004" for outstanding clinical research in the field of health science related.