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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Conducted extensive data analysis and applied machine learning algorithms to largepopulation-level datasets (GEMINI Database, ICES), contributing to the developmentof predictive models for disease diagnosis and treatment optimization.• Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams of researchers and healthcareprofessionals to design and execute experiments and interpret results, fostering aculture of innovation and knowledge sharing within the lab.• Assisted in the… Show more • Conducted extensive data analysis and applied machine learning algorithms to largepopulation-level datasets (GEMINI Database, ICES), contributing to the developmentof predictive models for disease diagnosis and treatment optimization.• Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams of researchers and healthcareprofessionals to design and execute experiments and interpret results, fostering aculture of innovation and knowledge sharing within the lab.• Assisted in the preparation of research papers, grant proposals, and presentations,effectively communicating findings and insights to both technical and non-technicalaudiences while contributing to the advancement of AI-driven healthcare research Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

•Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on incidence of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) following transcatheter closure surgery of patent foramen ovale (PFO)•Created a novel random forest classification algorithm for use on population-level administrative health data to identify PFO and atrial septal defect patient groups•Developed a Cox proportional hazards model to evaluate predictors for post-closure AF in PFO patients within population-level administrative data

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

•Visualized study data for communication of results to stakeholders•Worked with project team to develop a novel metric for deviances in secular changes of child height at an international level•Managed and analyzed data from the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) program

Toronto, Canada Area

• Management of research study data, including statistical analyses (R, SPSS, AFNI)• Processing and analysis of MRI neuroimaging data (AFNI)• Assist with the collection of EEG and MRI data and other research protocols• Scoring of standard neuropsychological test results

Toronto, Canada Area

•Independently completed a study on optimal chromatin insulator proteins for transgenic studies in zebrafish •Crossed transgenic zebrafish to establish a stable nuclear hormone receptor (NR) line •Treated transgenic zebrafish embryos with a variety of pharmaceutical drugs to measure NR expression •Analyzed expression of NR in zebrafish embryos via fluorescence microscopy of GFP reporter gene expression and quantitative analysis on ImageJ

Toronto, Canada Area

•Independently conducted a study on volunteer participants investigating neurological effects of implicit and explicit memory •Assembled equipment and prepared participants for electroencephalography (EEG) testing•Attended weekly lab-wide meetings to discuss improvements to ongoing studies •Recruited many volunteer participants for MRI, EEG, and behavioral studies

Toronto, Canada Area

•Characterized a variety of radioactive materials using methods including ion exchange resins, proportional flow counting and X-ray diffraction•Measured tritium, Carbon-14, and other radionuclide levels in samples using liquid scintillation counting•Applied gamma spectrometry to acquire general radioactivity information on samples to be characterized •Prepared samples for neutron activation analysis

Toronto, Canada Area

•Organized, assembled, and distributed weekly newsletters for all camps in facility •Used problem solving and attention to detail to coordinate extensive program plans for daily camp activities •Mediated conflicts between campers, parents, and co-workers to ensure a safe and enjoyable day camp experience

Markham, Ontario

•Exhibited strong service orientation by providing one-on-one support for several campers with special needs aged 4-13 attending summer day camp•Showed resourcefulness by finding new solutions to overcome obstacles presented by special needs of campers in order to promote an inclusive camp environment•Aided campers with limited mobility in everyday camp situations such as off-site field trips or swimming multiple times a week

Master Of Science - Ms, Health Services Research - Health Service Outcomes And Evaluation

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Biology, Co-Operative Education