Summer Research Student Resume
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Resume:
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- DNA - extraction, quantitation with micro-volume spectrophotometer (NanoDrop), genotyping, and sequence analysis.
- PCR (MJ Research PTC Peltier ThermoCycler) including primer design, trouble-shooting, and AFLP-PCR, followed by agarose gel electrophoresis (BioRad Gel Doc ) with ethidium bromide staining.
- Paraffin embedded tissue sectioning (Leica RM Microtome), immunohistochemical staining, and H&E staining.
- Microscope photography with Zeiss microscopes and AxioVision.
- Mouse husbandry, genotyping, and dissection.
EDUCATION
Master of Science (Applied) in Biotechnology – current
McGill University, Montreal QC
Bachelor of Science in Biology –
McGill University, Montreal QC
CGPA .
RESEARCH RELATED EXPERIENCE
Summer Research Assistant, Department of Pediatrics & Human Genetics, Dr. Indra Gupta’s Lab Summer
Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal QC
- Analyzed three candidate genes for vesico-ureteric reflux (VUR) in mice using PCR and identified two non-synonymous mutations.
- Sectioned and stained P kidneys for claudin-.
- Assisted with mouse VUR testing and gathered medical information on recruits for a human VUR study.
- Organized and managed all purchase orders and receipts.
- Presented an oral report on Vesicoureteral Reflux Candidate Gene Analysis to three labs.
Department of Biology, Dr. Ehab Abouheif’s Lab
McGill University, Montreal QC
Independent Study Project Winter
- Studied the differences in genetic structure between two populations of Monomorium emersoni ants with AFLP-PCR and predicted that gene flow only occurs through male M. emersoni undergoing long distance migration.
- Performed queen, worker, and embryo ant dissections.
- Catalogued and photographed all queen samples that were utilized.
- Prepared a written report on The Gene Flow Between Two High Altitude Populations of Monomorium emersoni.
Undergraduate Lab Assistant –
- Maintained more than ant colonies at a given time.
- Experimented with ant diet to optimize growth/health of colony.
- Observed for and collected embryos at the proper stages for a graduate student’s experiment.
- Organized and updated the lab’s collection of MSDS data.
- Upheld overall lab tidiness (cleaned glassware, stocked tips).
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Exam Invigilator, Office for Students with Disabilities current
McGill University, Montreal QC
- Ensured a safe and calm environment for students writing exams, while preventing any forms of cheating.
- Maintained said environment despite incidents such as a fire alarm and on-going construction.
Campus Tour Guide, Macdonald Campus –
McGill University, Montreal QC
- Familiarized prospective McGill students and their relatives with the facilities and activities on campus.
- Addressed any questions that were voiced by prospective students.
VP Internal, Korle-Bu Neuroscience Club McGill –
McGill University, Montreal QC
- Conceived and organized awareness & fundraising events to improve the neuroscience resources of Ghana.
- Corresponded with members and executives through emails and newsletters.
- Cooperated with the university student society (SSMU) to ensure that all events respected university rules.
VP Finance, Healthy Minds McGill –
McGill University, Montreal QC
- Budgeted and managed all funds for a -member club that provides educational activities to the children at the McGill Daycare, SSMU Daycare, and MacKay Rehabilitation Centre.
- Conceived and implemented fun, educational activities for toddlers to -year olds on a weekly basis.
Volunteer, Department of TB Research –
Montreal Chest Institute, Montreal QC
- Compiled patient questionnaires into an ongoing clinical and epidemiological study database in collaboration with Montreal Public Health and Immigration Canada.
- Audited database information that was collected at the start of the study.
- Coordinated X-rays with patient information and doctors’ notes from Immigration Canada.
Sales Coordinator, Business Development Summer
Grand & Toy Head Offices, Toronto ON
- Consulted other departments locally and nationally, as well as previous clients, for statements to aid in the completion of business proposals.
- Updated and maintained the product cross-reference database.
- Developed a Grand & Toy FAQ database and tool.
AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS
Murawski I., Maina R., Ko B., Leung V., Watt C., and Gupta I. ( August.) Using complementation analysis to identify new genes that are associated with vesico-ureteric reflux in inbred mice. Poster session presented at the th International Workshop on Developmental Nephrology.
Grand & Toy’s Bryan Brydges Scholarship ($)
LANGUAGES
Fluent written and spoken English, fluent spoken Cantonese, basic written and spoken French.
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
McGill Module (Handling & Restraint) Mouse Training
WHMIS Training
Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certified
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
