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Toronto, On, Ca

Enabling transformational health system changes through strategic partnerships to implement integrated and value-based care models to enhance the experience of patient care and improve patient outcomes within OntarioAssessed clinical models, funding strategies, and digital innovations to evaluate the impact of investments on patient care and identify opportunities to improve performance of the health care system

Coordinated cross-functional teams to design programs to support implementation of integrated care models

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Provided program and operations oversight to stabilize pandemic-related supply chain challenges and support reopening of the province; enabled collaboration across provincial ministries, agencies, public and private sector partners to meet funding and PPE demands from the health care system

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Managed a portfolio of 10 innovations across accessibility devices, digital health, and patient outcome measures; designed product launch strategies based on clinical evidence and partnership opportunities

Conducted market research and collaborated with multi-disciplinary research teams to secure $500,000 in funds across granting agencies and investment capital to support innovation

Team lead and account manager for a student-run clinic affiliated with the University of Toronto; developed strategies to align student-run clinics across Ontario as a cross-functional program that offers professional development opportunities for students in medicine/allied health while serving underrepresented populations

Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and LearningProgram in Neurosciences and Mental HealthProject lead in identifying novel mechanisms related to short- and long-term memory, leveraging methodologies in electrophysiology and biochemistry; mentored and trained 2 graduate and 4 undergraduate studentsLab representative for 4 local and international scientific conferences to communicate novel findings from research project

Delivered lectures to 150+ undergraduate students highlighting core concepts to optimize understanding of laboratory methodologies and their practical application in professional health care settingsPrepared and led hands-on scientific training modules across 6 therapeutic areas to 20 students; achieved 100% student retention by identifying knowledge gaps and discussing strategies to meet their academic needs

Collaborated with the Commercial Effectiveness Services team to evaluate and understand the competitive landscape for major pharmaceutical companies in Canada

Developed sustainable strategies to improve profitability and customer engagement for non-profit online retailer; 1-, 3-, and 5-year plans were immediately implemented by client

Educated 100+ high school students in understanding the knowledge and mechanics of various disciplines of science, such as human physiology, biochemistry, molecular genetics, pharmacology, and toxicology, through engaging lectures and rigorous lab modulesIncreased student participation and engagement by providing examples of clinical significance throughout lectures

Endocrine and Diabetes Research GroupSupervisor: Dr. Adria GiaccaSeptember 2015 - April 2016: Investigated the effects of nutrition on the molecular mechanisms underlying hepatic insulin resistanceMay 2015 - August 2015: Investigated the effects of nutrition and pharmacology on cardiovascular recovery following balloon angioplasty and stent recovery

Master Of Science (Msc), Neuroscience

Physiology; Collaborative Program in Neuroscience Supervisor: Dr. Zhengping Jia Co-Supervisor: Dr. Graham Collingridge

Honours Bachelor Of Science, Physiology, Pathology And Related Sciences

Majors: Neuroscience and Physiology Graduated with High Distinction (>3.5 cGPA)