Cyrus Chan
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Recently graduated from Honours Bachelor of medical Science from UWO with a strong passion in human movement and biomechanics. Strong background in microbiology and biochemistry-related research and worked in a probiotics company for 8 months. Leadership experience in rock climbing club through team-building and organizing club events and in-club competitions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Pre-clinical Research Intern
Sadjia Rachek
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Project leader to investigate Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) by conducting stool sample isolation and identification of bacteria
- isolated and prepared glycerol stocks of 158 different bacterial samples
- Performed 16S rRNA sequencing and RAPD-PCR for further analysis of genetic profiles of bacterial genera comparison
- Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of multiple Lactobacillus Vaginal strains
- functional properties of novel probiotics microbes (ex. B. uniformis) to investigate viability of microbes under extreme conditions
- Co-author in a publication on clinical trials of probiotics on pediatric patients from 2000 onwards
- Yeast cultivation and identification of Saccharomyces boulardii
Education
Bachelor of Medical Sciences (4 Years Honours) - Interdisciplinary Medical Science
Western University
1151 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 3K704.2023
Skills
- Proficient in laboratory research setting (safety and techniques)
- Leadership skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Scientific writing skills
- Project management and communication skills
- Data collection and data processing (Excel and R)
Volunteering
Foot Patrol, Western University (September 2022-April 2023)
1151 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 3K7
—Patrol on campus to deter potential crimes and report suspicious activities or safety hazards
—Monthly inspection of all main campus lighting
—conducts awareness campaigns and safety presentations on a variety of topics to promote campus safety and student well-being
Volunteer, Yonge Sheppard Medical Clinic (April 2019-August 2019)
304-4789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
—Prepared examination rooms between patients, ensuring all equipment and supplies were present
—Organized medical supply stocks and accurately maintained inventories
—Prepared new patient enrollment kits, appointment slips, addressed envelopes, and scanned documents
—Assisted in testing blood pressure of patients, interacting professionally with patients
Volunteer, Fu Hong Society (June 2018- March 2019)
Chun Shek Adult Training Centre, Shatin, Hong Kong
—provide assistance to elderly in their indoor day activities, and mid-day meals, as well as organization of events and any services to those who were in need
—involved in escorting services during outdoor activities and took full responsibility as a volunteer to serve elderly with moderate to severe mental disabilities
Athletic Accomplishments
Swimming
—OFSAA swimming competition (provincial) – 9th place (2018)
Rock Climbing
—University Bouldering Series (UBS) Intermediate Category (Cambridge, ON)—1st place (2018)
—Le Spot Centre d'escalade 3-year anniversary Competition (Montreal, QC) —2nd place (2021)
—University Bouldering Series (UBS) Advanced/Open Category (Grotto, ON)— 5th place (2022)
—University Bouldering Series (UBS) Advanced/Open Category (London, ON) — 3rd place (2023)
Timeline
Pre-clinical Research Intern
Sadjia Rachek
05.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Medical Sciences (4 Years Honours) - Interdisciplinary Medical Science
Western University
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