Robin Dagher

Passionate and infinitely curious medical student at the University of Ottawa seeking a research position in surgical innovation and quality improvement

• 05/2020, First Author for Publication, Gentil Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Montreal, HADHB mutations leading to MTP deficiency: Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations I developed my scientific literature search and scientific communication skills through writing this review. I also learned about the publication process and collaborated with neurologists and principle investigators for the final paper. Mol Genet Metab. 2021 PMID: 33744096
• 02/2022, Co-Author for Publication, Gentil Laboratory of Medical Genetics, Montreal, The J domain of saccsin interrupts intermediate filament assembly Participated in basic reasearch involving sacsin, a mutated protein in ARSACS and its effects on intermediate filament assembly and intracellular organelle dynamics. Performed cell culture, gel electrophoresis, immunofluorescence, western-blotting and participated in the authorship and editing of the final manuscript. Int J Mol Sci. 2022. PMID: 36555380
• In Progress, First Author for Publication, Saliba Laboratory of Skull Base Surgery, Montreal, Superior Canal Dehiscence by the Superior Petrosal Sinus Piloted project from ethics submission to final muscript writting. Coordinated responsibilities with staff and residents ranging from data extraction, subject recruitment and audiometric testing and manuscript completion. Manuscript currently being finalized for publication.

12/2023, Present, Founder and Co-president of the Research and Innovation student association, University of Ottawa, Launched a platform to connect students, residents and staff to promote research activities and facilitate opportunity seeking, created a research guide to facilitate access to resources to guide students through their research projects, organize a research conference to allow medical students to present research and innovation projects accross different specialties 

08/2022, Present, Ontario Lead, LearnENT Ottawa, Ottawa, Organize and lead events accross Ontario medical schools to promote ENT and support the students by improving learning materials in the official app of the Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery association in Canada. Through this experience, I am able to improve my leadership skills by coordinating and supporting our local ambassadors at each faculty. 12/2022, Present, Member, iHear Ottawa, Ottawa, Visit elementary schools around Ottawa and perform hearing tests and basic ear exams through the shoebox app developed by Dr Bromwich. This experience will help me build my clinical skills with the otoscope and allow me to better assess the needs for hearing exams in the community.