Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Leadership Experience
Clinical Hospital Experience
Teaching Leadership Professional Experience
Professional Artistic Research Experience
Certifications Training
Research Technical Skills
Research
Languages
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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Juliana De Francesco

Calgary

Summary

Developed robust skill set in fast-paced academic research environment, focusing on data analysis and project management. Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough literature reviews and manage research projects efficiently. Seeking to transition these skills into new field, bringing analytical acumen and project coordination expertise.

Offering solid foundation in research principles and keen interest in developing within research environment. Contributes strong analytical mindset and ability to quickly learn and apply new research techniques. Ready to use and develop data analysis and literature review skills in a biochemistry oriented role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant (Permanent Part-Time)

Hotchkiss Brain Institute
08.2025 - Current
  • Support research activities within a clinical and translational neuroscience research environment.
  • Assist with data collection, organization, and management for ongoing research studies.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to research ethics requirements in regulated settings.
  • Collaborate with research staff and investigators across short-term and ongoing projects.
  • University of Calgary

Summer Research Student (Full-Time) & Research Assistant (Part-Time)

McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health
05.2025 - Current
  • Selected as a full-time summer research student, continuing as a part-time research assistant during the academic year.
  • Contribute to ongoing interdisciplinary research projects focused on bone and joint health.
  • Assist with wet-lab and/or clinical research workflows, including preparation, organization, and execution of research protocols.
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) with high attention to detail to ensure data quality, accuracy, and reproducibility.
  • Maintain organized records of procedures, samples, and research data.
  • Collaborate closely with graduate students, research staff, and faculty investigators.
  • Balance research responsibilities alongside a full academic course load with demonstrated reliability and time management.
  • University of Calgary

Dance Instructor

North Calgary Dance Centre
05.2025 - Current
  • Teach dance to students aged 3-18 in structured, goal-oriented learning environments.
  • Plan lessons, provide individualized feedback, and assess student progress.
  • Manage safety, organization, and responsibility in group instructional settings.

STEM Volunteer

Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation
04.2025 - Current
  • Design, organize, and lead weekly hands-on science experiments for pediatric inpatients.
  • Collaborate with STEAMistic to create engaging, accessible science programming in a hospital setting.
  • Foster a supportive learning environment for children experiencing medical challenges.
  • Develop strong communication, adaptability, and empathy in a clinical context.

Front Desk Staff & Climbing Instructor

Calgary Climbing Centre (Rocky Mountain)
09.2022 - Current
  • Manage front desk operations including scheduling, payments, and customer communication.
  • Teach climbing skills to children and youth in structured instructional environments.
  • Enforce safety protocols and maintain a high standard of risk awareness.
  • Demonstrate strong multitasking, organization, and professionalism in a fast-paced setting.

Professional Dancer - Movement Research Project

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12.2024 - 02.2025
  • Performed as a featured dancer in Wattar, a movement research film set to premiere at the Wild Dog Film Festival (2025).
  • Collaborated with choreographers, directors, and videographers in a research-driven creative process.
  • Demonstrated adaptability, precision, and professionalism through intensive rehearsals and on-set work.

Professional Dancer

Ballet Bodies YYC
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • Performed as part of a professional ensemble in the live production In Motion III.
  • Collaborated with choreographers and fellow dancers in a high-level performance environment.
  • Demonstrated advanced technique, discipline, and expressive artistry.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
04-2029

Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences (Biology And Chemistry)

University of Calgary
Calgary
04-2029

Skills

  • Accurate data collection and record keeping
  • Sample handling and preparation
  • Research ethics and confidentiality
  • Collaboration in multidisciplinary research teams
  • Data organization and management
  • Basic statistical analysis
  • Literature review and synthesis
  • Scientific writing and oral communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Analytical thinking
  • Data analysis
  • Research and analysis
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Scientific writing
  • Research ethics
  • Research paper writing
  • Clinical research
  • Community outreach
  • Data collection
  • Data entry
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

  • Presented research on Ankylosing Spondylitis at McCaig summer student conference, BURP conference, Obrien conference, AB BME conference (2025-2026).
  • Collaborated with a large transdiscplinary team of in the development of the project.

Leadership Experience

  • University of Calgary Wander Women+, Junior Vice President - Climbing, 09/01/24, Present, Support leadership of a student organization promoting inclusive, women-centered outdoor spaces., Foster community, confidence, and physical wellness through organized activities.
  • Golden Z Club of Calgary, Junior Director of External Relations, 09/01/24, Present, Support initiatives advancing gender equality and women's advocacy., Promote awareness and engagement through community-focused outreach.
  • East Side Dance Festival (ESDF+), Student Volunteer, 09/01/24, Present, Support outreach initiatives encouraging post-secondary education for dancers., Connect students with mentors and university resources.

Clinical Hospital Experience

Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation, STEM Volunteer, 04/01/25, Present, Design, organize, and lead weekly hands-on science experiments for pediatric inpatients., Collaborate with STEAMistic to create engaging, accessible science programming in a hospital setting., Foster a supportive learning environment for children experiencing medical challenges., Develop strong communication, adaptability, and empathy in a clinical context.

Teaching Leadership Professional Experience

  • Calgary Climbing Centre (Rocky Mountain), Front Desk Staff & Climbing Instructor, 09/01/22, Present, Manage front desk operations including scheduling, payments, and customer communication., Teach climbing skills to children and youth in structured instructional environments., Enforce safety protocols and maintain a high standard of risk awareness., Demonstrate strong multitasking, organization, and professionalism in a fast-paced setting.
  • North Calgary Dance Centre, Dance Instructor, 05/01/25, Present, Teach dance to students aged 3-18 in structured, goal-oriented learning environments., Plan lessons, provide individualized feedback, and assess student progress., Manage safety, organization, and responsibility in group instructional settings.

Professional Artistic Research Experience

  • Error 404, Professional Dancer - Movement Research Project, 12/01/24, 02/01/25, Performed as a featured dancer in Wattar, a movement research film set to premiere at the Wild Dog Film Festival (2025)., Collaborated with choreographers, directors, and videographers in a research-driven creative process., Demonstrated adaptability, precision, and professionalism through intensive rehearsals and on-set work.
  • Ballet Bodies YYC, Professional Dancer, 07/01/24, 11/01/24, Performed as part of a professional ensemble in the live production In Motion III., Collaborated with choreographers and fellow dancers in a high-level performance environment., Demonstrated advanced technique, discipline, and expressive artistry.

Certifications Training

  • First Aid & CPR, Canadian Red Cross, 2025
  • TCPS 2: CORE-2022, Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans
  • GCP (Good Clinical Practice), CITI Program
  • Health Canada Division 5 Tutorial, CITI Program
  • Fundamentals of OCAP, FNIGC
  • Indigenous Canada, University of Alberta
  • DELF (Diplôme d'études en langue française), Alliance Française Canada Pacific

Research Technical Skills

Protocol adherence and Accurate data collection and record keeping, Sample handling and preparation, Research ethics and confidentiality, Collaboration in multidisciplinary research teams, Data organization and management, Basic statistical analysis, Literature review and synthesis, Scientific writing and oral communication

Research

  • McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health - University of Calgary, Summer Research Student (Full-Time) & Research Assistant (Part-Time), 05/01/25, Present, Selected as a full-time summer research student, continuing as a part-time research assistant during the academic year., Contribute to ongoing interdisciplinary research projects focused on bone and joint health., Assist with wet-lab and/or clinical research workflows, including preparation, organization, and execution of research protocols., Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) with high attention to detail to ensure data quality, accuracy, and reproducibility. Maintain organized records of procedures, samples, and research data., Collaborate closely with graduate students, research staff, and faculty investigators., Balance research responsibilities alongside a full academic course load with demonstrated reliability and time management.
  • Hotchkiss Brain Institute - University of Calgary, Research Assistant (Permanent Part-Time), 08/01/25, Present, Support research activities within a clinical and translational neuroscience research environment., Assist with data collection, organization, and management for ongoing research studies., Maintain confidentiality and adhere to research ethics requirements in regulated settings., Collaborate with research staff and investigators across short-term and ongoing projects.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Certification

- First Aid and CPR

- GCP tutorial certificate, CITI program

- Health Canada Division 5 Tutorial Certificate, CITI program

- Indigenous Canada, University of Alberta

- DELF exam, Alliance Française

- TCPS 2: CORE-2022, The Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans

- The Fundamentals of OCAP, First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC)

Interests

  • Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Dance (ballet, jazz, contemporary; performance and teaching)
  • Outdoor activities and adventure (hiking, camping, skiing, rock climbing)
  • Youth education and mentoring (teaching science labs, dance classes, volunteering with children)
  • Scientific research and ecology (biology, wildlife, environmental conservation)
  • Community involvement and volunteering (arts events, charity work, sports coaching)
  • Technology and innovation in health (eg, AI applications in medicine and mobility)
  • Language and culture (bilingual in English and French)

Timeline

Research Assistant (Permanent Part-Time)

Hotchkiss Brain Institute
08.2025 - Current

Summer Research Student (Full-Time) & Research Assistant (Part-Time)

McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health
05.2025 - Current

Dance Instructor

North Calgary Dance Centre
05.2025 - Current

STEM Volunteer

Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation
04.2025 - Current

Professional Dancer - Movement Research Project

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12.2024 - 02.2025

Professional Dancer

Ballet Bodies YYC
07.2024 - 11.2024

Front Desk Staff & Climbing Instructor

Calgary Climbing Centre (Rocky Mountain)
09.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education

University of Calgary

Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences (Biology And Chemistry)

University of Calgary
Juliana De Francesco