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David Lawrence

London

Summary

Professional Optometric practitioner with an enthusiastic interest in paediatric eye care. Possesses a strong diagnostic acumen and patient care skills. Proven track record in conducting comprehensive eye exams, prescribing corrective lenses, and managing ocular diseases. Known for collaborative approach, adaptability, and delivering consistent results in fast-paced environments. Proficient in advanced optometric equipment and patient communication, ensuring high standards of care. Always striving for continuous improvement.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Optometrist (Partner)

Optometrists on Colborne
01.2006 - Current
  • Company Overview: Optometrists on Colborne (Drs. H. Van Ymeren, S. Townshend, D. Lawrence, S. Moore, C. Copeman & Associates), London, Ontario
  • Currently perform the duties of an Optometrist as expected by the College of Optometrists of Ontario and the Ontario Association of Optometrists
  • Involved in the management of the Optometric practice
  • Hold a special weekly paediatric clinic
  • Perform specialized contact lens fitting for aphakic children, as well as scleral contact lenses for dry eye patients and corneal diseases/transplants

Ophthalmological Assessor, Alector Clinical Trials

Alector Therapeutics
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Company Overview: Alector Therapeutics, San Francisco, California
  • Conducted Ophthalmological examination of patients enrolled in clinical trials for a new neuro-degenerative drug
  • Collected, analyzed and documented data to report to study site and coordinator

Independent Assessor

Evolve Assessments and Diagnostics
11.2009 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: Evolve Assessments and Diagnostics, London, Ontario
  • Perform in person and paper review independent assessments for disputed 3rd party insurance claims

Assessor, Sanofi-Aventis Clinical Trials

Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
04.2011 - 07.2012
  • Company Overview: Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Toronto, Ontario
  • Conducted ophthalmological examination of patients enrolled in clinical trials for new neuro-degenerative drug
  • Collected, analyzed and documented data to report to study site and coordinator

Optometrist

TLCVision
02.2002 - 09.2007
  • Company Overview: London, Ontario
  • Performed pre-evaluations, post-evaluations and consultations for individuals undergoing or interested in laser refractive surgery

Optometrist (Associate)

Optometrist Office
08.2001 - 12.2005
  • Company Overview: Drs. B. Garnett, H. Van Ymeren, S. Townshend, & Associates, London, Ontario
  • Performed the duties of an Optometrist as expected by the College of Optometrists of Ontario and the Ontario Association of Optometrists

Optometrist (Associate)

Optometrist Office
08.2001 - 12.2002
  • Company Overview: Dr. J. McGugan & Associates, Strathroy, Ontario
  • Performed the duties of an Optometrist as expected by the College of Optometrists of Ontario and the Ontario Association of Optometrists

Optometric Assistant

Optometrist Office
05.1999 - 07.2001
  • Company Overview: Drs. B. Garnett, H. Van Ymeren, S. Townshend & Associates, London, Ontario
  • Performed clinic examination tests
  • Booked appointments, dispensed and adjusted lenses
  • Adjusted, cut and dispensed lenses to patients

Optometric Assistant

Optometrist Office
05.1998 - 08.1998
  • Company Overview: Dr. G. Cook, London, Ontario
  • Performed pre-clinic examination tests: non-contact tonometry (NCT) and autorefraction
  • Taught new contact lens patients how to use, wear and take care of contact lenses
  • Booked appointments, ordered contacts lenses and filed OHIP claims

Research Assistant

McMaster University, Department of Psychiatry
09.1996 - 12.1996
  • Company Overview: Hamilton, Ontario
  • Investigated the mechanism of action of mood stabilizers by measuring their effects upon nuclear protein binding to DNA promoter sequences
  • Treated cells with various mood stabilizing agents and other pharmacologic agents and maintained these cell lines with tissue culture techniques
  • Measured nuclear protein binding to radioactive-labeled DNA sequences with gel electrophoresis and other molecular biologic techniques, including gel shift assays and radioactive probe preparation and labeling

Research Technician

Allelix Biopharmaceuticals Inc.
01.1996 - 08.1996
  • Company Overview: Mississauga, Ontario
  • Conducted receptor binding studies, including Scatchard and saturation analyses, for the determination of ligand affinities and structure-affinity/activity relationships
  • Analyzed receptor binding data with the computer programs Excel and Prism
  • Assayed chemical ligands for agonist and antagonist activity by measuring tissue contraction with the tissue bath technique and by secondary messenger production
  • Opened, maintained and harvested stable cells lines, transfected with specific receptor genes, by large and small scale tissue culture techniques

Teaching Assistant

McMaster University, Department of Biology
09.1995 - 12.1995
  • Company Overview: Hamilton, Ontario
  • Setup and cleaned laboratory classes for first year Biology students
  • Organized and prepared specimens, solutions and other materials for the laboratory classes

Regulatory Affairs Assistant

Health Canada, Bureau of Human Prescription Drugs, Infection and Immunology Division
05.1995 - 08.1995
  • Company Overview: Ottawa, Ontario
  • Assisted the evaluation of toxicology and pharmacokinetic data of New Drug Submissions and Supplemental New Drug Submissions
  • Approved changes and updates to Product Monographs
  • Created a computer database of all the antimicrobial agents approved by the Division

Education

Doctor of Optometry - Optometry

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
06.2001

Bachelor of Science - Biology/Pharmacology Programme

McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
06.1997

Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined

A.B. Lucas Secondary School
London, Ontario
06.1992

Skills

  • Patient care: eye examinations, eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions, diagnosis/education/treatment/referral for visual, binocular and ocular health concerns and patient education
  • Contact lens fitting: special interest in paediatric, aphakic and scleral lenses
  • Critical analysis
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Continuous improvement
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Interpersonal skills/communication
  • Intrinsic motivation
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Reliability
  • Effective multitasking
  • Collaborative teamwork

Accomplishments

  • Collaborating with team of Optometrists and Ophthalmologists in the development of an intra-collaboration model for Paediatric eyecare
  • Supervised Optometric candidates during clincial internships
  • Collaborated with team of paediatric health care professionals to assist other healthcare professionals in the management of infants and children

Certification

  • LOCS III Training - 2011
  • Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents Course - 2007
  • Glaucoma Specialist Course (University of Houston) - 2000

Timeline

Ophthalmological Assessor, Alector Clinical Trials

Alector Therapeutics
07.2021 - 08.2022

Assessor, Sanofi-Aventis Clinical Trials

Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
04.2011 - 07.2012

Independent Assessor

Evolve Assessments and Diagnostics
11.2009 - 03.2020

Optometrist (Partner)

Optometrists on Colborne
01.2006 - Current

Optometrist

TLCVision
02.2002 - 09.2007

Optometrist (Associate)

Optometrist Office
08.2001 - 12.2005

Optometrist (Associate)

Optometrist Office
08.2001 - 12.2002

Optometric Assistant

Optometrist Office
05.1999 - 07.2001

Optometric Assistant

Optometrist Office
05.1998 - 08.1998

Research Assistant

McMaster University, Department of Psychiatry
09.1996 - 12.1996

Research Technician

Allelix Biopharmaceuticals Inc.
01.1996 - 08.1996

Teaching Assistant

McMaster University, Department of Biology
09.1995 - 12.1995

Regulatory Affairs Assistant

Health Canada, Bureau of Human Prescription Drugs, Infection and Immunology Division
05.1995 - 08.1995

Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined

A.B. Lucas Secondary School

Doctor of Optometry - Optometry

University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Science - Biology/Pharmacology Programme

McMaster University

Presentations

  • "Ocular Oncology" Presented at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada; November 2018
  • "Optometric Management of the Aphakic Child" Presented at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada; March 2011
  • “AVAMYS: The Pressure is On” Presented at Tru Restaurant, London, Ontario, Canada; September 2008
  • “Ocular Trauma: A Grand Rounds Presentation” Presented at University of Waterloo, School of Optometry, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; October, 2000
  • “Clinical Manifestations, Pathogenesis and the Treatment of Migraine: A Literature Review” Presented at Allelix Biopharmaceuticals Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada; April 1996
  • “Nitric Oxide Modulation of Adenylyl Cyclase Function in C6 Glioma Cells” Presented at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; April 1995

Training

  • Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents Course, Waterloo, Ontario, 2007
  • Glaucoma Specialist Course, University of Houston, School of Optometry, Houston, Texas, 2000 (30 hours)
  • Basic Cardiopulmonary Rescuer Certificate, 1998
  • Standard Oriented First Aid Certificate, 1998
  • FORUM for Young Canadians, Ottawa, Ontario, 1992
  • Level I Coaching Certificate, 1992
  • Biosearch College, Watling Island, Bahamas, 1991
  • Bronze Medallion Swimming Certificate, 1990
  • Rotary Club Leaders of Tomorrow Conference, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, 1990

Theses

Undergraduate: Confidential Topic, Refer to Dr. David Lee, Director, Department of Pharmacology, Allelix Biopharmaceuticals Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, (905) 677-0831.

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