Cara Cargo-Froom
Guelph,ON
Summary
Postdoctoral Fellow with extensive knowledge in canine, feline, swine, equine, and poultry nutrition. Hardworking with strong understanding of animal requirements and diet development, and an understanding of feed processing and quality control/assurance. Adaptable and hardworking individual with excellent problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Fellow
Animal Biosciences, University Of Guelph
09.2022 - Current
- Enhanced research quality skills by implementing advanced experimental techniques, e.g. in vitro nutrient degradation, and data analysis methodologies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including industry (e.g. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada), to develop in vitro digestion and fermentation methodology to determine digestion and fermentation kinetics in various (approx. 24) equine feed ingredients.
- Enhanced oral and written skills through conference attendance and presenting, development of standardized operating documents, publications (original and review), and bi-weekly meetings with research stakeholder.
Sessional Lecturer
Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph
01.2021 - Current
- Development and delivery of lecture material for two undergraduate courses (Introduction to Equine Nutrition and Wildlife Nutrition), in virtual, hybrid, and in person teaching formats, leading to increased interest and understanding in the area of animal nutrition for students
- Management of teaching assistants (1 to 5 based on class sizes) resulting in further development of inter-personal and supervisory skills.
Contract Research
Pulse Canada
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Conducted a literature review to provide nutrient composition of various legumes, grains, and nuts to aid in development of a protein quality calculator
Teaching Assistant
Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Provided support for course instructors throughout the semester including grading (courses of 20-90+ students), correspondence with students, instructing labs, and guest lecturing for Introduction to Equine Nutrition, Advanced Equine Nutrition, Pet Nutrition, and Thesis and Professional Development (graduate level) courses.
Contract Research Assistant
Champion Petfoods
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Provided research support for Champion pet foods conducting literature search, summarizing literature, and summarizing mineral requirements for canines from various governing bodies (e.g. Association of American Feed Control Officials) to create a comprehensive document of past and current knowledge on mineral requirements of adult canines.
Monogastric Research Assistant
Trouw Nutrition
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisted scientist in preparing, implementing, running, and concluding feeding trials for poultry and swine studies improved understanding of feed ingredients
- Managed multiple onsite trials at once which included: monitoring of barn staff, attending to paper work (i.e observations, data recording), feed manufacturing, sample collections, laboratory experiments, and data write up for various trials
- Attended regular meetings for research updates, research planning, and organization of staff resulting in communication between all research scientists and on farm staff.
Student Liaison Assistant
Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Prepared and ran presentations and information days to deliver to approximately 30-50 visiting high school students touring the University of Guelph to see what the OAC has to offer resulting in potential student recruitment for OAC programs.
- Attended events to help promote and inform prospective students, parents, and general public on OAC undergraduate and graduate programs resulting in increased knowledge of OAC programs and offerings.
Education
Ph.D. - Animal Nutrition
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON10.2022
Master of Science - Animal Nutrition
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON06.2018
Skills
- Proficient in problem solving
- Research protocols
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Data collection and management
Committees
ASAS Companion Animal Committee – Student Engagement and Mentorship Representative
09/22 – Present
- Working on developing a mentor program to connect current students in companion animal nutrition with industry mentors spanning various expertise (research, formulation, regulatory, etc.)
Animal Biosciences Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Committee Graduate Student Representative Animal Biosciences
01/21-06/22
Graduate Student Committee EDI representative
01/21-06/22
Global Animal Nutrition Summit 2020 Planning Committee
- Sat on the planning committee for the GANS conference held at the University of Guelph in August 2020. Primarily planned and implemented graduate student day event and assisted in running of the event. Chaired a student presentation section.
Training And Workshops
- Equity/Diversity/Inclusion training, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, 04/2021, Tameera Mohamed
- Skills for Research Impact Series, Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, 03/2021
- Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics (TCPS 2:Core), University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, 01/2017
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Postdoctoral Fellow
Animal Biosciences, University Of Guelph
09.2022 - Current
Contract Research
Pulse Canada
04.2022 - 04.2022
Sessional Lecturer
Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph
01.2021 - Current
Contract Research Assistant
Champion Petfoods
03.2019 - 05.2019
Monogastric Research Assistant
Trouw Nutrition
09.2017 - 03.2018
Teaching Assistant
Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph
01.2017 - 12.2021
Student Liaison Assistant
Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph
09.2016 - 05.2017
Ph.D. - Animal Nutrition
University of Guelph
Master of Science - Animal Nutrition
University of Guelph
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