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Toronto, ON, CA

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Independently investigating the mechanisms underlying the activation and organization of memory circuits within the brain using cellular/molecular, imaging, behavioural, and electrophysiological techniques in mice.

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Independently performed stereotaxic surgery and viral infusions in the hippocampus of neonatal, adolescent, and adult mice to track hippocampus to prefrontal cortex circuit maturation.

London, Ontario, Canada

Spearheaded in vivo electrophysiological investigation of a novel hippocampal synaptic pathway in a mouse model of intellectual disability, resulting in a first-author publication of original research.

London, Ontario, Canada

Investigated hippocampal synaptic plasticity using in vivo electrophysiology in a transgenic mouse model for human intellectual disability.

London, Ontario, Canada

Delivered in-class and online tutorials to 100+ first- and fourth-year undergraduate students with an emphasis on conceptualization rather than memorization, resulting in increased exam grades and a Teaching Assistant award nomination.

London, Ontario, Canada

Investigated circuit-specific in vivo electrophysiological responses in known hippocampal learning pathways using stereotaxic surgery, electrode implantation, and histological analysis.

North York, Ontario, Canada

Self-learned the basics of C++ software development to establish competency, attended weekly meetings, and performed software testing and bug fixes both independently and collaboratively with other departments.

North York, Ontario, Canada

Independently tested software in a controlled environment, presented results and raised issues in daily and weekly meetings. Demonstrated product functionality directly to interested clients to secure a business deal.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Neuroscience, 4.0

Activities and Societies: 1) President (2023-2024), Vice President (2022-2023), and Administrative Advisor (2021-2022) for Graduate.

Master Of Science - Ms, Neuroscience, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Vice President of the Western Dragon Boat Club (2017-2019)Investigated hippocampal synaptic plasticity using in.

Bachelor Of Medical Science, Physiology, General, 3.8

Activities and Societies: President (2016-2017) and Vice President (2015-2016) of the Western Pre-Medical SocietyStudied the effects of a.