Priye Iworima Msc., Phd. Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, Bc, Ca

Duties include (but not limited to):• Large scale manufacture of hPSCs in 2D and 3D formats• Generation and maintenance of Master and Working cell banks• Qualification of cell banks • Differentiation of embryonic stem cells • Characterization of differentiated 2D and 3D cell cultures• Flow cytometry • Immunocytochemistry • Microscopy

Http://Kiefferlab.Com/Allard-Cell-Therapy/

Allele-specific silencing of mutant Huntington using antisense oligonucleotide in in vitro models. Duties include (but not limited to)• Tissue dissection and cell culture of mouse primary cortical neurons• Prepare reagents and culture media • Maintenance of primary cortical astrocytes • Quantification of protein expression using custom Western blotting techniques & SDS-PAGE separation• Treatment of cortical neurons with various antisense oligonucleotides

Studying the mechanisms of microtubule-based mitochondrial trafficking in neuronal cells, in real time, and potential effects on mitochondrial dynamics and cellular health/injury.• Functional range validation of various ratiometric fluorochomes in LIVE neurons• Dissection, plating and maintenance of primary cortical neuron cultures.• Plating and maintenance of cortical astrocytes.• Live cell fluorescence imaging following transfection with fluorescent tagged proteins and other numerous treatments• Experience with Simple PCI software and GraphPad prism

• Evaluation of quizzes and exam essays • Organization of problem-based learning tutorials• Provided guidance to student researching presentations • Explained concepts for students having difficulties with the course• Class of 67 students

• BISC 100, Title: Mitosis, meiosis, Alexander College Oct 10, 2013• BISC 100, Title: Behavior, Simon Fraser University Mar 16, 2012• BISC 100, Title: Respiration, Simon Fraser University Feb 8, 2012• BISC 100, Title: Mitosis, meiosis, transcription and translation, Alexander College Oct 11, 2012

• Conducted 2 tutorial sessions and a lab session of 40 people.• Marking/Grading class and lab exams. • Instructed 2 class lectures Titles: (1) Respiration (2) Behavior.

• Responsible for transporting and processing of biological samples following collection.• Large-scale cryopreservation of biological samples • Modification of Standard operating systems (SOPs) and Quality control protocols.• Performed numerous quality control and assurance tests • Beta-testing of LIMS software• Excelled in a highly dynamic work environment

British Columbia, Canada

• Preparation and analysis of soil and plant samples• Modification of standard operation protocol • Daily calibration of lab equipment• Comprehensive data entry into LIMS software and quality control

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, School Of Biomedical Engineering

Dissertation title: Process parameter development for the scaled generation of stem cell-derived pancreatic endocrine cells Supervisor: Dr.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Neurobiology

Activities and Societies: Volunteer Track and field coach 2011- 2014 Sporting and fitness modelDissertation title: Disruption of Kif5c.

Bachelor Of Science (Hons), Cooperative Education Program, Cell/Cellular And Molecular Biology

Activities and Societies: • Track and Field Varsity 2007-2011, • Dean's Honor roll Spring 2012, • President's Honor roll Spring 2011 •.

University Transfer, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Student Mentor involved in student recruitment and retention program 2005-2006