Bridget Brown
Summary
Motivated and accomplished incoming Master of Science candidate seeking to leverage academic training and laboratory experience to contribute effectively to research initiatives or scientific projects. Eager to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings, while continuously learning and enhancing skills in biological sciences. Seeking opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic and collaborative scientific environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Thesis Student
Dr. Nirosha Murugan's Lab, Wilfrid Laurier
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Thesis Research Project: "The Effects of Progesterone on Cell Communication and Behaviour Using In Vitro Models of Lung Cancer"
- Investigated the effects of progesterone on the cell communication, behaviour, and immune responses of the A549 human lung adenocarcinoma cells.
- Designed and executed experiments incorporating hormone dosing, co-culture procedures, and cytokine analysis to explore hormone therapy as a potential lung cancer treatment.
- Gained technical proficiency in cell culture, hormone treatment, immunoassays, and statistical analysis for cancer research applications.
Undergraduate Research Student
Dr. Derek Gray's Lab, Wilfrid Laurier
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Directive Study: Limnology Research, "The Influences of Water Quality on Zooplankton Populations Seen in Frame Lake"
- Research project examining seasonal changes in zooplankton abundance, diversity, evenness, and richness in relation to water quality in Frame Lake, Northwest Territories.
- Performed field sampling using vertical zooplankton hauls and systematically collected water samples for monthly ecological monitoring.
- Applied laboratory techniques to accurately classify zooplankton to the genus and species levels and recorded findings in a structured database for statistical analysis.
- Interpreted results indicating significant seasonal variations, contributing to ongoing ecological rehabilitation efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON04.2024
Skills
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Research Program Planning
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Hypothesis Testing
- Quantitative Research
- Scientific Writing
Accomplishments
- Research Assistant Scholarship, 2024 from the Faculty of Science Students' Association
- Ontario Biology Day Poster Presentation Runner-Up (2024)
Timeline
Undergraduate Thesis Student
Dr. Nirosha Murugan's Lab, Wilfrid Laurier
09.2023 - 04.2024
Undergraduate Research Student
Dr. Derek Gray's Lab, Wilfrid Laurier
09.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wilfrid Laurier University
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