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Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Performed R&D on cellulose-based biomaterials, with a focus on dermal filler applications. Manufactured products in lab-scale following GLP/GMP guidelines and performed quality control testing of in-process and final products for batch release. Developed, optimized, and validated quality control SOPs. Filled, reviewed, and revised batch records in the electronic quality management system.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Processed and billed new prescriptions and refill requests. Packaged prescriptions, compliance packs, and compounded mixtures. Provided excellent customer service and patient-centric care, handling prescription drop-offs, pick-ups and inquiries. Performed inventory management and narcotic cycle counts. Proficient in Kroll and HealthWatch pharmacy management software.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Developed polyphosphate-based nanoparticles for drug delivery applications towards cartilage tissue. Synthesized and characterized these particles by DLS, zeta potential, SEM/EDS, and FTIR. Performed in vitro and ex vivo studies using primary cells and explants to characterize bioactivity via fluorescent microscopy-based and biochemical assays. Collaborated with the NRC to study the mechanical properties of alginate-based bioinks for 3D bioprinting applications.Supervisor: Dr. Jean-Philippe St-Pierre

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Led tutorial sessions to teach supplementary course material and solve practice problems. Developed and managed group design projects related to chemical reactors, bioreactors, and HYSYS process simulation. Mentored groups of students in their final capstone project. Assisted in the marking of assignments, quizzes, and examinations.CHG 3112 - Process Synthesis, Design and Economics (Summer 2022)CHG 3127 - Chemical Reaction Engineering (Winter 2021 & Summer 2021)CHG 4244 / 4250 - Plant Design Project (Winter 2022 & 2023)CHG 4381 - Biochemical Engineering (Fall 2020, 2021 & 2022)

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Studied alginate hydrogels as biomaterial scaffolds for the encapsulation of chondrocytes and delivery of biomolecules such as polyphosphate for cartilage tissue engineering.Supervisor: Dr. Jean-Philippe St-Pierre

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Optimized rolling circle amplification reactions for the detection of foodborne pathogenic bacteria for applications in microfluidic biosensors. Developed a protocol to study the effect of secondary DNA structures on the kinetics of rolling circle amplification reactions in real-time.Supervisor: Dr. Xudong Cao

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Investigated the role of microRNA-124 on the immunometabolic response during hepatitis C infection, specifically on lipid metabolic pathways. Utilized qPCR, western blotting, and activity-based protein profiling to study gene and protein expression following microRNA-124 overexpression on hepatocytes to elucidate its antiviral function.Supervisor: Dr. John Pezacki

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Screened and propagated CRISPR-Cas9 mediated knockout lines of zebrafish for the functional analysis of parla/parlb genes linked to Parkinson's disease. Performed DNA extraction from fin clips, PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA-PAGE, gel extraction, DNA purification, and sequencing. Extensive knowledge on zebrafish husbandry and techniques.Supervisor: Dr. Marc Ekker

Master Of Applied Science - Masc, Chemical Engineering, 10/10

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Chemical Engineering, 9.76/10

Honours Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, Biochemistry, 9.76/10