Khashayar Mofrad
Toronto,ON
Summary
Fourth year neuroscience student with more than a year of hands on experience with patients as ophthalmic technician. Hardworking and competent research assistant with extensive knowledge in clinical laboratory operations. Punctual and professional, willing to work various shifts and driven to perform successfully in solitary role or as part of team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Gerlai Lab
Toronto, ON
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on assigned data.
- Prepared zebrafish as samples for conducting different researches
Research Assistant
Dr. Mohammad Yaghoobi (Mcmaster Department of Medicine)
Toronto, ON
09.2022 - 08.2023
- conducted Meta-analysis to compare the accuracy of video capsol endoscopy and computed tomography-enterography in small bowel bleeding patients
- helped through the manuscript
- searched through different journals
Ophthalmic Technician
Grand genesis clinic
Richmond Hill, ON
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Prepared patients and administered eye exam tests such as OCT, IOP, Visual field and eye measurement exam.
- Wrote, edited and filed patient medical records, maintaining confidentiality.
- Led patients to exam rooms, collected medical histories and asked questions regarding health and current medications to provide physicians with optimal initial data.
Research Assistant
UofT-HMB
Toronto , ON
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted surveys, interviews and experimental research to facilitate data analysis.
- Developed and maintained spreadsheets, questionnaires and research tools.
- Established policies and procedures for publishing Web pages and applications in conjunction with content creators and sales staff.
Research Assistant
Epilab
Toronto, ON
- Conducted western blot technique to detect and compare the specific anti bodies
- Conducted electrophoresis gel to separate different proteins and mRNAs
- Conducted qPCR test to determine and compare the relative amount of gene sequences in different samples
VP of Tech and Design
Utiran
Toronto, ON
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Developed unique graphic designs and posters for the events
- Creatively developed and filmed various video content.
- Published company updates to website by Word Press.
- Encouraged, empowered and motivated team to accomplish objectives.
- Started as an executive for the graphics team and worked my way up to VP
Customer Care Representative
Tirgan
Toronto, ON
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
- Promptly responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to promote loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON04-2025
Skills
- Prior experience with biology and neurobiology experiments
- Patient Relations
- Critical Thinking
- Statistical Analysis
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Data Management
- Attention to Detail
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Lab Equipment Processes
- Self-Motivated
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Scientific literature writing
- Have experience in Matlab, Python, C and R coding languages
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Research and Documentation
Publications
- Yaghoobi, M., Takwoingi, Y., Alshammari , Y., Scandrett, K., & Mofrad, K. (2023). Video capsule endoscopy versus computed tomography-enterography in assessing suspected small bowel bleeding: A systematic review and diagnostic test accuracy meta-analysis. European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. (Approved, soon will be published)
Certification
- Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics (TCPS 2: CORE-2022)
Timeline
Research Assistant
Gerlai Lab
09.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
Dr. Mohammad Yaghoobi (Mcmaster Department of Medicine)
09.2022 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
UofT-HMB
09.2022 - 04.2023
Customer Care Representative
Tirgan
05.2022 - 07.2022
VP of Tech and Design
Utiran
09.2021 - 04.2023
Ophthalmic Technician
Grand genesis clinic
06.2021 - 03.2023
Research Assistant
Epilab
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Toronto
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