Ammarah Naseer
Markham,Ontario
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student
University of Toronto, Scarborough
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Investigated pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of an antibody-based therapeutic against SARS-CoV-2 through implementing and optimizing a cell-based assay, with the goal of reducing the need for extensive in vivo work to test PK properties
- Practiced techniques in cell culturing, ELISAs, confocal imaging, flow cytometry, and western blots
Data Ambassador
Wattpad, Toronto
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Read through a selected set of stories posted on Wattpad and extracted data regarding writing style, character personalities and genre
- Inserted story data into an Excel document, where it was cross-referenced by team lead with data collected using an artificial intelligence tool
- Searched for content that violated Wattpad's guidelines and closed spam/poaching accounts, ensuring the safety of the Wattpad community
Newsletter Editor
Yayra-Si Youth Foundation, Toronto
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsible for formatting and editing monthly newsletter using MailChimp
- Communicated with graphic designer and content creators regularly to ensure that deadlines are met
- Provided regular updates to executive team regarding the progress of newsletter
Laboratory Assistant (Treanor Lab)
University of Toronto, Scarborough
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Performed general laboratory maintenance tasks, including safely disposing serological pipettes, preparing glassware for autoclave procedure and maintaining stock solutions
- Determined genotype of Gal-9 knockout mice using polymerase chain reaction and gel electrophoresis
- Attended regular lab meetings to engage with discussions on journal articles and about research being conducted in the lab by graduate students
STEM Club Facilitator
Visions of Science Network for Learning, Scarborough
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with 8-10 volunteers to carry out STEM-related experiments with children ages 8-14 in marginalized communities, thereby sparking their interest in STEM fields
- Organized and ran simple experiments with children on topics such as robotics, microbiology, the digestive system and basic genetics
- Provided feedback on curriculum and proposed new experiment ideas
Content Creator
Yayra-Si Youth Foundation, Toronto
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Composed concise but informational blog posts for the organization's website and drafted captions for social media posts
- Assisted the team in raising money for various fundraisers, including a vocational training program for women in Ghana
- Edited and provided feedback on content created by team members
Research Assistant
St. Michael's Hospital and The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Successfully consented and enrolled children into various sub-studies running under the TARGet Kids! project, including 40+ kids into a COVID-19 study examining the spread of the virus in communities
- Collected anthropometric measurements of children and administered questionnaires
- Inputted and managed study data in RAVE and REDCap
- Addressed queries in a timely manner through maintaining regular communication with fellow Assistants
General Volunteer
Centenary Hospital, Scarborough
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Focused on addressing the needs of patients through actively listening and then directing them to the appropriate department within the hospital
- Accessed patient information and updated it as required using the kiosk machines, thereby ensuring that individuals are able to check in for their appointments in a timely manner
- Facilitated balance-improving exercise activities alongside an occupational therapist
Research Assistant
Toronto General Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Screened for patient eligibility through reading confidential patient notes
- Approached patients at the Genitourinary Clinic regarding study investigating the role of exercise in males with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy
- Created a research poster for principal investigator and also screened abstracts for a systematic review on the effects of yoga in breast cancer patients
Education
Master of Science - Applied Immunology
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON08.2023
Honors Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Scarborough, ON06.2021
Skills
- Research (PubMed)
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Graphic design
- Python
- R programming
- Data entry and management
- Teamwork
- Written and oral communication
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
Timeline
Graduate Student
University of Toronto, Scarborough
09.2021 - 08.2023
Newsletter Editor
Yayra-Si Youth Foundation, Toronto
06.2021 - 06.2022
Laboratory Assistant (Treanor Lab)
University of Toronto, Scarborough
10.2020 - 08.2021
Content Creator
Yayra-Si Youth Foundation, Toronto
10.2020 - 04.2021
Data Ambassador
Wattpad, Toronto
08.2020 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
St. Michael's Hospital and The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
09.2019 - 04.2020
Research Assistant
Toronto General Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto
05.2018 - 08.2018
STEM Club Facilitator
Visions of Science Network for Learning, Scarborough
10.2017 - 05.2021
General Volunteer
Centenary Hospital, Scarborough
07.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Applied Immunology
University of Toronto
Honors Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
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