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United States

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Project: Launch a R&D, processing, extraction and manufacturing startup.• Evaluated the human, financial, material and informational resources needed for the project.• Translated raw data on technology into operating models that drive performance improvement, lower total costs, manage risk and result in cutting-edge products.• Worked with key stakeholders to develop brand strategy.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Project: Implement digital technologies into all areas of the business.• Formulated a comprehensive digital adoption strategy.• Researched and objectively assessed the technologies that will be implemented.• Raised company profile by supplementing existing portfolio with novel digital services.

United States

Project: Examined the importance of palmitoylation on the function of ciliary proteins.• Successfully and promptly established new laboratory. • Ran several research projects simultaneously to ensure lab productivity, and secure funding opportunities. • Assisted in the evaluation and recruitment of new staff to build a strong, collaborative team.• Trained and managed the workload of junior staff members to ensure quick integration, develop independence, and maximized their productivity.• Established collaborations to aid in project completion and to optimize the allocation of resources.• Designed and conducted experiments, performed data analysis and provided recommendations to achieve pertinent milestones.• Implemented a digital system to facilitate data sharing that increased overall laboratory effectiveness and productivity.New methodologies: CRISPR technology; cell sorting; establishing clonal cell lines; site-directed mutagenesis; electroporation; click chemistry; resin-assisted capture.

United States

Project: Investigated the importance of ER morphology for ER functions (the unfolded protein response, calcium signaling and lipid biosynthesis).• Designed, budgeted, organized, and solved problems, to keep multiple complex research projects running smoothly and ensure their completion. • Introduced new techniques and acted as facilitator and resource person to increase collaboration and expand laboratory expertise in new fields of research.• Supervised and directed the research projects of graduate and medical students.New methodologies: Generation and culture of mouse embryonic fibroblasts; live cell imaging; FRET, TIRF and electron microscopy; vector design and cloning procedures; adenovirus and lentivirus production; cell adhesion and invasion assays.

Montreal, Canada Area

Project: Studied the intracellular pathways activated in neutrophils in response to pro- and anti-inflammatory agents.• Carried out experiments that resulted in the publication of 15 peer-reviewed papers.• Provided research advice and supervision to junior students.• Computerized the laboratory’s data management to facilitate manuscript preparation.New methodologies: Cell culture; flow cytometry; subcellular fractionation; western blotting; immunoprecipitation; PCR and qPCR; ELISA; animal surgery.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biomedical Sciences, General

Master Of Science - Ms, Biomedical Sciences, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biochemistry