Meghan Kostashuk Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, On, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

-Creating personalized exercise programs centred around my clients goals-Motivating members to reach their physical fitness and wellness goals by providing knowledge and guidance along their fitness journey-Providing exceptional customer service and maintaining a safe and inviting environment-Enforcing health and safety regulations, maintaining the cleanliness of the gym, and ensuring the integrity of all equipment

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

-Developed extensive scientific research skills while assisting ongoing projects including (1) synthesis of antibacterial polymer-based hydrogels for wound healing applications and (2) fabrication of antibacterial electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds for wound healing applications -Utilized wet laboratory techniques including free radical polymerization, rotary evaporation, freeze drying and dialysis to synthesize and purify polymer materials -Collected and analyzed NMR, GPC and conductometric titration data for characterization of polymers-Prepared and assessed the physical properties of bulk hydrogels by performing mechanical testing, rheometry and swelling and degradation experiments -Fabricated nanofibrous scaffolds from polymer solutions by electrospinning technique -Developed proficient animal work skills including handling, restraining, IP injection, subcutaneous injection, gas anaesthesia, survival surgery and level 2 protocols while assisting projects including (1) intranasal delivery of lithium for treatment of bipolar disorder (2) nanoparticles as a delivery vehicle for anti-tumour drugs, and (3) anti-infective nanofibrous scaffolds for wound treatment -Established strong scientific communication skills through preparing literature reviews, designing research posters and presentations, and presenting research findings to academic and non-academic audiences