Claire Carruthers

Honours thesis | 2023

• Testing ovarian tumour cell chemosensitivity in a novel in-vitro device that recapitulates biochemical and biochemical of the tumour microenvironment.
• Responsibilities: independent research and writing thesis,

Medical Science Symposium | 2023

Poster presentation of honours research

Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research studentship | 2022

• Tracking the invasion potential of cancer cells by using live cell imaging and graphing the trajectories of single cells off a spheroid in-vitro.
• Formally reporting results back to institute

Poster presentation | 2022

Presenting summer research to faculty members in Biomedical Engineering

Emergency Support Aid

• Nova Scotia Health Authority | 2021-2022
  Responsible for nasopharyngeal swabbing for COVID-19, charting patient information, educating the public on safety protocols
• Junior high performance paddling coach | 2018-2020
  Coached advanced youth in canoeing and kayaking. I implemented schedules, communicated with parents, and encouraged skill development.

Special Olympics swimming coach | 2021- present

• Coaching swimming to athletes with mental and physical impairments. Forming bonds with the athletes and ensuring safety and enjoyment.

Hospitality in chemotherapy unit | 2019- 2020

• Providing snacks, beverages, and companionship to patients during their chemotherapy treatment at the hospital. Interacting with staff and cleaning.

President of Dalhousie Hygiene Equity Society | 2020-2023

• Society mission was to educate and collect products related to menstrual health. As president, I organized society members, fundraisers, and created knowledge translation tools.