Maryam Rezaei

Highly accomplished molecular biologist with over 9 years of groundbreaking research in rare genetic disorders. Demonstrated expertise in both laboratory and hospital-based research, specializing in genetic mutation modeling and characterization. Proficient in NGS and gene expression data analysis. Troubleshooter adept at achieving project objectives within tight timelines. Published research findings in esteemed scientific journals. Advocate for collaboration and teamwork. Skilled in data management and project planning.

• English
• French

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=HmUjJFkAAAAJ&hl=en

Actively participate in meetings and workshops to improve public speaking, leadership, and communication skills.
Engaged in speech delivery, constructive evaluations, and leadership roles within the club.
Utilized Toastmasters training to enhance presentation and communication skills in professional settings.

Research Associate
Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal, QC (2023 – Present)

• Authored research protocols for Alzheimer's Disease (AD), contributing to the design and development of AD studies.
• Currently writing a review paper on the genetics of Alzheimer's Disease, with a focus on recent GWAS data.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to advance the understanding of genetic factors in neurodegenerative diseases.

PhD Researcher
Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC (01/2017 – 12/2022)

• Investigated genetic causes of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and recurrent molar pregnancies using NGS, identifying four novel candidate genes.
• Functionally characterized knockout mouse models, leading to a manuscript submission to the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
• Identified a causative gene in a patient with 16 recurrent miscarriages, published in Journal of Medical Genetics.
• Analyzed exome sequencing data from 150+ patients, developing a variant identification pipeline that accelerated gene identification by 3X.
• Led research activities and mentored junior researchers, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Presented findings at conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals, demonstrating strong communication skills.
• Utilized techniques including microsatellite genotyping, confocal microscopy, histopathology, digital droplet PCR, Western blotting, and data analysis via R programming.