Sahra Nathoo Email & Phone Number

Kingston, On

Research Assistant on numerous projects in Oncology, Global Health and Obstetrics and Gynaecology examining: 1) The relationship between opioid prescribing practices and short-term outcomes post- cesarean section in light of the ongoing opioid epidemic.2) Changes in the morbidity and mortality of metastatic melanoma as a result of widespread integration of immune therapies into standard practice.3)The role of mobile technologies in identifying cervical cancer in susceptible women within rural East Africa.4) The rate of VBAC and associated barriers to implementation, in light of the increasing national cesarean section rate.Culminated in numerous publications, presentations and awards nationally.

Toronto, Canada Area

Designed a study to evaluate the relationship between demographic variables and the development and/or prevention of cancer in BRCA1/BRCA2 positive women.Presented both an oral and poster presentation at various provincial conferences.

Moshi, Tanzania

Implemented and evaluated a mobile screening application designed to identify cervical cancer in susceptible women within rural communities in order to help address challenges associated with cervical cancer identification and treatment in East Africa.

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Evaluated the impact of chemotherapeutic treatments on the neurocognitive function of patients at various stages of brain cancer treatments, to assess the impact on cognitive function and higher processing.

Centre For Global Child Health

Contributed to an endline report for the Department of Foreign Affairs regarding SickKids’ endeavours throughout Africa and Asia, and the transition towards the Sustainable Development Goals established by the World Health Organization.Completed statistical analyses on metrics addressing international maternal and child health outcomes using STATA, R and various other modelling programs.

Areas of study: Cancer Immunology and ImmunotherapyFocuses on expanding the field of immunotherapies by examining detection/evasion tactics used in other circumstances (ex. transplant rejection) and how those tactics may contribute to tumour evasion and the impact to patient progression/outcome.

Mars Discovery District, Toronto, On

Responsible for developing a social media platform to improve the organization’s image and presence and to profile its key initiatives and projects.• Key member and leader of the communications team responsible for implementing the organization's rebranding strategy.• Conducted personal development sessions by providing employees seminars on interactive media strategies and developing educational materials on search engine optimization.• Produced informative papers on current projects such as the Malaria research project being completed by the Sandra A. Rotman Laboratories.• Conducted interviews with foremost experts in the field of global health, followed by translating said content into informative video productions

Coordinated and oversaw the transition of approximately 90 students into the university environment each year.• Mentored students and assisted them in addressing issues and challenges by creating comfortable resident environment.• Organized and implemented a variety of academic, social, and wellness activities for students.• Engaged students in personal development sessions by facilitating volunteering opportunities at Hamilton Community Outreach Centres, and at the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hamilton.

Doctor Of Medicine (M.D.)

Activities and Societies: Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (SOGC) Medical Student Representative, Class of 2019 Diversity.

Masters In Science, Tumour Immunology

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Major In Life Sciences, Minor In Business

Activities and Societies: Residence Life Advisor, Global Citizenship Conference Organizing Committee, MacServe Volunteer