Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Laboratory Skills
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Mira Fostoc

Toronto,ON

Summary

Research professional with track record of supporting academic projects through meticulous data collection and analysis. Proven ability to work collaboratively in team settings to achieve research goals and adapt to evolving project requirements. Expertise in utilizing statistical software and maintaining accurate documentation.

Knowledgeable research student with solid background in conducting detailed research and data analysis. Supported multiple projects by gathering, organizing, and interpreting complex information, contributing to impactful academic publications. Demonstrated proficiency in using statistical software and strong written communication skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Student at Center for Addiction and Mental Health Hospital

CAMH
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Research Practicum Student to Dr.Sanjeev Kumar
  • Research in the Geriatric Mental Health Division
  • Research Title: "Characterizing the contribution of substance use towards cognitive deficits in patients with cognitive impairment"
  • Abstract Poster: "Characterizing the contribution of alcohol use towards distinct neurocognitive profiles in individuals with cognitive impairment" October 2022
  • Co-author
  • Poster can be found linked here
  • Gained valuable hands-on experience by conducting experiments under the guidance of expert faculty mentors, increasing technical skillset in various methodologies.

Volunteering

American University Hospital - Lebanon
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Volunteering biweekly at the CCCL
  • Interact with children who are outpatients
  • Support both children and children
  • Created opportunities for parent involvement through workshops, meetings, or volunteering.
  • Exceeded teamwork expectations by regularly volunteering for additional shifts

Shadowing

Virtual Shadowing - Remote
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Synchronous and Asynchronous Shadowing on Youtube and Zoom
  • Observed many different physicians talk about their medical journey, their experiences, and the cases they encounter
  • Gained an insight into the daily work schedule of many different physicians
  • Link to a full comprehensive review of my experience

Volunteering

Club Med Volunteering - Remote
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • March: Handmade birthday cards for the Confetti foundation and E-cards for the children Cancer Kids First Hospital
  • April: Handmade birthday cards for the Confetti foundation and E-cards for the children Cancer Kids First Hospital
  • May: E-cards for the children Cancer Kids First Hospital

Education

Applied Neuroscience MSc -

King's College London
London, UK
02.2025

Honours Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience Specialist

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
06-2023

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Work under pressure
  • Fast-paced environments
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Proficient in office suite of applications
  • Knowledgeable in R
  • Knowledgeable in Python
  • Proficient in Google Applications
  • Laboratory Practice
  • Following protocol
  • Working in a sterile environment
  • Experimental evaluation skills
  • Critical evaluation skills
  • Troubleshooting
  • Data analysis
  • Evidence-based reasoning
  • Scholarly communication
  • Written reports
  • Poster presentations
  • Team collaboration
  • Implementing feedback
  • Mentoring
  • Independent thinking
  • Volunteering

Accomplishments

    Research Practicum Student to Dr.Sanjeev Kumar. Research in the Geriatric Mental Health Division Research Title: “Characterizing the contribution of substance use towards cognitive deficits in patients with cognitive impairment”

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Laboratory Skills

  • Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal, and team skills
  • Laboratory Practice (HMB310, UofT): Following protocol, working in a sterile environment
  • Experimental and Critical Evaluation Skills: Searching publications and critically evaluating evidence, troubleshooting problems, and actively formulating appropriate solutions
  • Critically analyzing and interpreting data using logic and evidence-based reasoning
  • Communication and Collaboration: Communicating in a scholarly style, orally and/or in writing: written reports and poster presentations, working as a team member in a collaborative environment
  • Personal Development: Beneficially implementing the feedback received and mentoring provided on a regular basis, thinking and working independently and confidently

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Student at Center for Addiction and Mental Health Hospital

CAMH
09.2022 - 09.2023

Volunteering

American University Hospital - Lebanon
06.2022 - 07.2022

Shadowing

Virtual Shadowing - Remote
08.2020 - 08.2021

Volunteering

Club Med Volunteering - Remote
03.2020 - 03.2021

Applied Neuroscience MSc -

King's College London

Honours Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience Specialist

University of Toronto
Mira Fostoc