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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hamilton, On

Human Biochemistry I (1st year)Human Biochemistry II: Nutrition and Metabolism (3rd year)Cell Biology (2nd year)

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

- Developed and characterized a novel animal model of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis(NASH), which fueled ~20+ subsequent internal and external research projects - Efficiently executed a $400K USD industry funded research project as lead researcher, driving timely project completion and grant renewal- Published work as first author in Cell Metabolism (impact factor 31.37) - Concisely communicated scientific knowledge weekly to key pharmaceutical stakeholders and peers - Facilitated international research collaborations with industry and academic partners, which led to first, or co-authorship on 9 manuscripts (3 published, 4 in preparation, 2 under review)- Trained, supervised, and managed undergraduate students in research and scientific competency- Presented primary research findings orally and in poster sessions at local and international research conferences - Gained extensive knowledge in metabolism and processing of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, and liver, digestive, microbiota, immune, and adipose tissue health - Proficiently managed, identified trends, interpreted and translated large data sets

- Supported Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate (CCNA) and Animal Nutrition (CAN) North American regulatory teams; received training in global regulatory frameworks - Supported internal stakeholders, including senior regulatory, legal, FSQR, SQM, customer value, sales, etc.; responded to compliance questions from internal R&D and external private label customers - Developed PowerPoint slides and presentations on consumer food packaging compliance guidelines; led trainings for key internal and external stakeholders in B2B- Data mined, reviewed, and analyzed CAN recall activities to identify trends in Cargill’s facility’s safety compliance and safety profiles in relation to competitors - Researched and wrote internal regulatory reports for regulatory hot topics in food manufacturing- Data entry into proprietary supplier quality management (SQM) database for regulatory compliance - Reviewed and evaluated customer product labels and nutrition facts for FDA/CFIA compliance- Updated CCNA B2C product labels to enable new sales in Canada; updated product labels (front-of-package) and nutrition labelling (list of ingredients, nutrition facts table) for Health Canada compliance

London, On

Campaign outreach program for 3 winning campaigns (2013 by-election, 2014 & 2018 provincial elections).

Guelph, On

- Conducted nutrition clinical trial on lentil labelling guidelines for blood glucose lowering - Outstanding contributions to the project were acknowledged by receiving the highest grade in the Department’s 4th year thesis course, $500 CADSupervisor: Dr. Alison Duncan

Schulich School Of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

- Research Assistant in lipoprotein metabolism and atherosclerosis focused laboratory.- Developed expertise in RNA, DNA, protein and lipid extraction, lab rodent handling, real-time PCR, western blotting, histology, microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and other molecular laboratory techniques.- Co-authored two high-impact scientific journal publications that investigated novel rolesof phytochemical compounds for treatment of atherosclerosis in pre-clinical models of disease- Awarded the Dean’ s Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program scholarship in recognition of undergraduate research potential, $6000 CADSupervisor: Dr. Murray Huff

900 King St., London, On

- Managed and operated a smoothie and juice bar, providing the highest quality of customer service in a fast-paced indoor farmer’s market- Responsible for quality control inspection in organic produce and grocery warehouse- Connected local farmers with community members through food co-op program

London, On

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

Activities and Societies: Co-chair of McMaster's Center for Metabolism, Obesity, and Diabetes (MODR) Student Committee, Journal Club, &.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Nutritional And Nutraceutical Sciences

Activities and Societies: Events Coordinator of Guelph Students for Environmental Change Club Graduated with Department's Chair award.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Honour Roll (2010-2014). Student Athletic Association Member (2010-2014). Secretary of Student Athletic.