Justin Balsor, Phd Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Salt Lake City, Utah

- Lead research projects investigating neural circuitry in non-human primate visual systems using neuroanatomical tracing methods, advanced microscopy techniques, image processing software, and big data analysis- Contributed data and collaborated in writing an NIH grant application that was awarded $2.4M USD- Developed and maintained industry relationships with technical and consulting contacts at Zeiss, Neurolabware, Newport, Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Abcam, Millipore and others- Project management for 4 undergraduate students, including workload responsibilities, schedules and budgets

Hamilton, On, Ca

- Lead research projects with a special focus on exploring treatment options for human visual system disorders, as well as establishing new techniques for identifying biomarkers- Published key findings in 9 peer-reviewed publications and presented at 9 international conferences- Wrote successful grant applications for Canadian federal and provincial agencies (e.g. NSERC, CIHR)- Developed 3 new methods to investigate brain circuitry, with manuscripts for each published in peer-reviewed journals- Project management for 3 graduate students and 6 undergraduate students

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

-Clear and effective communication of complex concepts to undergraduate science students across multiple courses-Guiding students in synthesizing key findings, creating effective reports and compelling presentations.-Create course content that included high concepts in biology, psychology, and neuroscience, as well as hands-on, wet lab including biological sample preparation, western blotting, and neuroanatomyCourses included: Introduction to Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (PSYCH 1XO3)Foundations of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (PSYCH 1XX3)Neural Communication and Information Processing (LIFESCI 2C03)Neuroscience Laboratory (PNB 3L03)

Ph.D., Neuroscience

Dissertation title: Studying development and experience-dependent plasticity of visual cortex: Using modern approaches, animal models.

B.Sc, Biology & Psychology