Jenna Haverfield, Phd Email & Phone Number

Canada

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Responsible for the scientific leadership of an interdisciplinary research venture investigating the intersections of genetic variants and environmental exposures on pregnancy outcomes and child health.Specific roles:• Design and direct an innovative and cutting-edge research program across multiple health research pillars, from basic science to population health;• Liaise, coordinate and support relevant activities/meetings/workshops with advisory boards, scientific leads… Show more Responsible for the scientific leadership of an interdisciplinary research venture investigating the intersections of genetic variants and environmental exposures on pregnancy outcomes and child health.Specific roles:• Design and direct an innovative and cutting-edge research program across multiple health research pillars, from basic science to population health;• Liaise, coordinate and support relevant activities/meetings/workshops with advisory boards, scientific leads, collaborators, and key external stakeholders, including federal agencies, funders and the public;• Identify and build relationships with key external partners including academics, select disease consortia, Foundations, environmental task forces, and government agencies;• Maximise the impact of the research program by leading all science communication and knowledge mobilization efforts; and• Ensure the growth and long-term sustainability of the research program by securing ongoing funding. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• Responsible for strategic and operational leadership of a national health research institute.• Conceptualised and implemented multimillion-dollar funding programs in biomedical, clinical, health services, and global health research.• Managed an $8M annual strategic budget and $1M annual operating budget.• Cultivated an inclusive and supportive work environment for all members of the institute team.• Fostered relationships with stakeholders at the community, local, provincial… Show more • Responsible for strategic and operational leadership of a national health research institute.• Conceptualised and implemented multimillion-dollar funding programs in biomedical, clinical, health services, and global health research.• Managed an $8M annual strategic budget and $1M annual operating budget.• Cultivated an inclusive and supportive work environment for all members of the institute team.• Fostered relationships with stakeholders at the community, local, provincial, national, and international levels.• Evaluated the impact of initiatives, programs, and policies.• Recruited as a faculty lecturer for the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Biosciences at Queen’s University: REPD 387 - Sexual Dimorphism in Reproductive Pathologies. Show less

Montreal, Canada Area

• Received the 2020 CIHR Presidents Award, with a monetary prize of $500.• Analysed self-identification and administrative data from grant applicants and published 3 papers.• Led the development of innovative knowledge mobilization initiatives to enhance the integration and peer review of sex and gender in health research in Canada, including the Meet the Methods series.• Delivered lectures to academic and governmental organisations across Canada on how to conduct a sex- and… Show more • Received the 2020 CIHR Presidents Award, with a monetary prize of $500.• Analysed self-identification and administrative data from grant applicants and published 3 papers.• Led the development of innovative knowledge mobilization initiatives to enhance the integration and peer review of sex and gender in health research in Canada, including the Meet the Methods series.• Delivered lectures to academic and governmental organisations across Canada on how to conduct a sex- and gender-based analysis.• Performed weekly literature reviews to identify the latest developments in sex and gender science. Show less

Montreal, Canada Area

• Conceptualised and established a new research program exploring the role of exosomes in modulating cell junctions, with a manuscript in preparation. • Designed and optimized human epithelial and mesothelial cell co-culture systems to recapitulate the ovarian tumour microenvironment.• Established methodologies for the isolation and purification of exosomes, and characterization of the exosomal protein signature using mass spectrometry, western blot, flow cytometry, electron microscopy… Show more • Conceptualised and established a new research program exploring the role of exosomes in modulating cell junctions, with a manuscript in preparation. • Designed and optimized human epithelial and mesothelial cell co-culture systems to recapitulate the ovarian tumour microenvironment.• Established methodologies for the isolation and purification of exosomes, and characterization of the exosomal protein signature using mass spectrometry, western blot, flow cytometry, electron microscopy and super-resolution microscopy.• Recruited as a faculty workshop leader for INDS 123 & 223: Research Fundamentals 1 and 2, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada. Show less

Montreal, Canada Area

• Designed and managed 4 research projects in oocyte biology, including a pre-clinical study in collaboration with medical professionals at the CHUM IVF Clinic.• Mastered advanced technical skills such as the handling, culture, and live-cell confocal imaging of human and mouse oocytes, and various micromanipulation techniques, including microinjection and enucleation.• Acquired expert knowledge in cell cycle regulation, cell division, chromosome segregation, and aneuploidy.•… Show more • Designed and managed 4 research projects in oocyte biology, including a pre-clinical study in collaboration with medical professionals at the CHUM IVF Clinic.• Mastered advanced technical skills such as the handling, culture, and live-cell confocal imaging of human and mouse oocytes, and various micromanipulation techniques, including microinjection and enucleation.• Acquired expert knowledge in cell cycle regulation, cell division, chromosome segregation, and aneuploidy.• Cultivated professional relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals in obstetrics and gynecology.• Awarded Postdoctoral Fellowships from The Lalor Foundation and CIHR.• 4 peer-reviewed publications, 2 postdoctoral fellowships, 3 best oral presentation awards, 3 best poster awards, and 2 travel grants. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

• Designed and developed a science-based e-learning app for children.• Developed excellent working relationships with graphic designers, software developers and audiovisual experts.

Melbourne, Australia

• Developmental Biology (DEV2011 and DEV2022), Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, VIC, Australia• Science Communication (SCI2010), Faculty of Science, Monash University, VIC, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

• Animal Technician: Management and maintenance of mouse colonies, pairing and breeding, genotyping, dissections, administration of gas and injectable anesthesia, controlling mouse numbers and tracking costs.• Histology Technician: Management of tissue processing and embedding requests, processing and embedding tissue samples, cleaning and maintenance of histology equipment and ordering histology laboratory supplies.

Postdoc, Molecular And Cellular Biology

Postdoc, Reproductive Biology

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Reproductive Biology

Key achievements: 4 peer-reviewed publications, 1 book chapter, 1 review article, 5 best oral presentation awards, 11 travel grants, and 2.

Honours, Reproductive Biology, First Class Honours

Bachelor Of Science, B.Sc. With Distinction