Erin Rudolph
Vaughan,ON
Summary
Driven Immunology MSc candidate with a certificate in business, skilled at bridging the gap between scientific research and healthcare operations. Experienced in identifying operational inefficiencies within healthcare settings, unraveling complex biological mechanisms influencing disease outcomes, and translating scientific insights into practical strategies for diverse audiences. Adept at analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking, seeking to apply these strengths in healthcare consulting to improve patient care and system performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Committee Member
University of Guelph
09.2023 - Current
- Problem: Departmental events had inconsistent planning, and limited engagement from both students and staff.
- Action: Collaborated with council members to design and deliver seminars, workshops, and social events that addressed shared interests, and encouraged interaction between faculty and students.
- Result: Doubled staff attendance, and increased student participation, strengthening community connections, and significantly improving overall department engagement.
On-Campus Recruiting Lead
University of Guelph
09.2023 - Current
- Challenge: Recruitment events lacked clear scientific messaging for prospective students from non-specialty backgrounds.
- Action: Developed simplified, engaging visuals and analogies to explain immunology, and trained team members on audience-specific messaging.
- Result: Increased booth engagement, and doubled post-event follow-up inquiries.
Teaching Assistant
University of Guelph
09.2023 - Current
- Problem: I taught science courses to non-science students who were struggling with complex concepts, and I conducted a lab course where many students were anxious in their first lab setting.
- Action: Used relatable analogies and real-world examples to simplify material; created a supportive, approachable environment that encouraged students to seek help.
- Result: My sections achieved the highest averages in assignments, the midterm, and the final exam, and I helped several at-risk students pass through improved lab performance.
Tutor for the Guelph Gryphons Men’s Football Team
University of Guelph
09.2023 - Current
- Problem: Student-athletes struggle to balance demanding chemistry and biochemistry coursework with intensive training schedules.
- Action: Ensured students stayed on top of assignments and exam preparation; reported concerns about effort and commitment to the academic advisor when necessary.
- Result: All tutees maintained academic eligibility, including one who remained the league’s leader in rushing yards, while meeting course requirements.
Medical Administrative Assistant
Polyclinic
Toronto, Canada
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Problem: Delays in seeing high-risk patients due to inefficient triage, and limited care coordination.
- Action: Redesigned intake workflow to prioritize urgent cases, and facilitated multidisciplinary care coordination by improving communication with healthcare professionals (HCPs).
- Result: Reduced high-priority patient wait time and increased patient satisfaction scores.
Pharmacy Assistant
Edinburgh Medical
Guelph, Canada
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Problem: Many patients, including those with complex medication regimens and limited English proficiency, struggled to understand their prescriptions, leading to low adherence. Additionally, the busy pharmacy environment risked long wait times and challenges in accessing medications for uninsured patients.
- Action: Collaborated closely with healthcare providers within the doctors’ office pharmacy to deliver clear, step-by-step, multilingual medication guides, and provide tailored patient education. Managed workflow efficiently to ensure no patient waited longer than 10 minutes for prescriptions, and proactively secured access to medications for patients without insurance, or with limited coverage.
- Result: Improved medication adherence, minimized patient wait times, and increased medication access for underserved patients, while strengthening communication between patients and the care team.
Pharmacy Assistant
West Park Healthcare Centre
Toronto, Canada
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Problem: Implementing new drug therapies like Calcort required coordinated efforts among diverse healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and effective treatment plans.
- Action: Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including pharmacists, physicians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and social workers, to contribute to comprehensive patient care plans, and facilitate the smooth adoption of new therapies.
- Result: Supported the successful frontline implementation of new drug therapies, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing team communication across departments.
Chemical Technologist
Maple Leaf Foods
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Problem: Accurate and efficient testing of product samples was critical for quality assurance within an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory.
- Action: Prepared 10 or more homogeneous samples daily, and conducted 15 or more fat and moisture tests using advanced instruments. Analyzed sugar content in over 100 insect samples via HPLC, and verified testing methods to ensure accuracy.
- Result: Delivered reliable test results supporting product quality and regulatory compliance, enabling continuous process improvements, and maintaining accreditation standards.
Quality Control Technician
Henderson Brewing Co
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Problem: Maintaining product quality requires rigorous testing to detect contamination and ensure consistent results under sterile conditions.
- Action: Conducted and analyzed 12 or more PCR samples weekly, and performed microbial testing using LCSM Agar plates to identify the presence of wild yeast. Monitored testing procedures to comply with established specifications and protocols.
- Result: Ensured high product quality and reliability by detecting contaminants early, contributing to zero recalls during tenure, and maintaining compliance with safety standards.
Education
MSc - Immunology
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON, Canada08.2025
BSc - Biochemistry Co-op
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON, Canada04.2023
Certificate - Business
University of Guelph, Lang School of Business
Guelph, ON, Canada04.2023
Skills
- Healthcare and biomedical research analysis
- Scientific and medical communication
- Stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution
- Data interpretation and report writing
- Project coordination and event organization
- Teaching, mentorship, and public speaking
Publications
- Rudolph E, Dong X, Follansbee F, Pundir P., Protocol for pneumococcal meningitis induction in mice via non-surgical intracisternal injection., STAR Protocols, 2025, 6, 103773
- Rudolph E, Dychtenberg H, Pozniak A, Pundir P., Bitter Taste Receptors in Bacterial Infections and Innate Immunity, Immunity, Inflammation and Disease, 2025, 7, e70232
- Guth C, Dychtenberg H, Rudolph E, Pundir P., The neuroendocrine peptide catestatin promotes clearance of Staphylococcus aureus from cutaneous infections through mast cells Mrgpr activation. BioRxiv. 2025, 12, 659211
Research
- Undergraduate Research, Investigated Mrgprs impact on skin homeostasis, focusing on Staphylococcus epidermidis and lantibiotic effects on mast cells.
- Graduate Research, Studied Mrgprs in bacterial meningitis and immune mediated diseases. Trained in murine methods at the Solomon H. Snyder Department of Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins. Collaborated closely with clinical experts, such as UHN medical microbiologists, and basic scientists to develop translational research.
Accomplishments
- First Place Winner, Infection and Immunity Research Forum Oral Presentation Competition (2024–2025)
- First Place Winner, 3MT Biological Sciences College Heat (2024–2025)
- Second Place Winner, 3MT University of Guelph Campus Finals (2024–2025)
- CSI Top Pick, Area of Pathogens and Immunity (2024–2025)
Outperformed MDs, postdocs, and PhD candidates in a highly competitive field. - Braithwaite Conference Travel Grant, University of Guelph (2023–2024, 2024–2025)
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Committee Member
University of Guelph
09.2023 - Current
On-Campus Recruiting Lead
University of Guelph
09.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of Guelph
09.2023 - Current
Tutor for the Guelph Gryphons Men’s Football Team
University of Guelph
09.2023 - Current
Medical Administrative Assistant
Polyclinic
05.2023 - 07.2023
Pharmacy Assistant
West Park Healthcare Centre
05.2022 - 08.2022
Chemical Technologist
Maple Leaf Foods
09.2021 - 12.2021
Quality Control Technician
Henderson Brewing Co
05.2021 - 09.2021
Pharmacy Assistant
Edinburgh Medical
09.2019 - 05.2023
MSc - Immunology
University of Guelph
BSc - Biochemistry Co-op
University of Guelph
Certificate - Business
University of Guelph, Lang School of Business
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