Nan Jiang

Collaborate with a MD/PhD candidate on the project focusing on the relationship between renal branching morphogenesis and stromal progenitor cells. My research results culminate as a poster presentation, a conference abstract, and potentially a peer reviewed academic article. 700 hours expected in total.

Screens hospital staff, patients, and visitors for covid-19 symptoms. Answers general inquiries and helps with patient deliveries. Sometimes help resolve conflicts between visitors and clinical units. 1,600 hours in total.

Helps mentee to set up short term and long term academical goals. Provided substantial knowledge regarding learning tips and campus experience. 100 hours in total.

Founding member of the recognized student group aimed to raise awareness of traditional and popular Chinese culture. Promoted social network building and enhanced campus experience of fellow students through board games. 500 hours in total.

Provided social support to patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders and assisted with patient mobility. Also surveyed patient's hospital experience and reported to the hospital staff. 50 hours in total.

Coordinated with other unit support volunteers to improve patients' experience during hospitalization. Engaged in social interactions with geriatric patients and reported patient feedback to hospital staff. 150 hours in total.

Recipient of the National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) undergraduate summer research award (USRA). Conducted research on energy homeostasis in immortalized hypothalamic neurons. Performed qPCR to assess in vitro mRNA expression levels in response to external stimulus. Presented experimental results at conferences; results published on Frontiers in Endocrinology as a co-author. 700 hours in total.

Assist in administrative tasks including data entry, patient reception, and reports filing. Acted as Mandarin interpreter to assist with the translation of medical procedures and risk factors to patients. 200 hours in total.

Responsible of the production of insulation products and training of new employees. Collaborated with colleagues to produce large-sized products. 600 hours in total.