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LYNN HUSSAYN

Toronto,Canada

Summary

McMaster University / Dr. Katrina Choe

Investigating the Neurological Basis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD):

  • Ran behavioural experiments, including Open Field, Y-maze, Juvenile Social Play, and 3-Chamber tests, to verify the ASD animal model phenotype.
  • Collected, analyzed, and presented findings to the university research board.

University of Toronto / Dr. Peter Carlen

The Effects of Antioxidants on Seizure Frequency and Duration in Epilepsy Models:

  • Assisted in electrophysiology experiments on vibratome slices.
  • Gained many lab skills using brain organoids, including cell splitting and staining.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

United Health Network
12.2024 - Current
  • Contributed to research on Dravet syndrome, focusing on its genetic and molecular mechanisms.
  • Performed laboratory tasks, including PCR genotyping, hyperthermic seizure induction, and sample collection.
  • Assisted in the design and implementation of experimental protocols.
  • Created detailed summaries of existing studies for use in further investigations.
  • Maintained a database of all research activities conducted during the project.

Sales Representative

Telus
06.2024 - 02.2025
  • Utilized Salesforce and Zoho to manage and reach out to new leads.
  • Answered inquiries from prospective customers regarding the features of the products and services offered.
  • Excelled in providing personalized follow-up to customers, ensuring they were matched with the most suitable plans, and received exceptional service.

Education

Master of Science - Public Health, Epidemiology And Biostatistcs

McGill University
Montreal, QC
04-2027

Honors Bachelor of Science - Honors Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
04.2024

Skills

  • Fluent in spoken English, French, and Arabic
  • Certified in animal lab training
  • Certified in First Aid with CPR C and NLS
  • Sufficient in R, Python, and Java

Volunteer Experience

St. Joseph Hospital, Volunteer, February 2023 - April 2024

  • Arranged patient post-op care and check out in the endoscopy unit, ensuring patient protocols were followed.
  • Volunteered in the complex care unit as a recreational therapy assistant holding activities for patients to boost morale.
  • Aided in putting together rapid COVID-19 testing kits for patients and hospital employees to take home.

Timeline

Research Assistant

United Health Network
12.2024 - Current

Sales Representative

Telus
06.2024 - 02.2025

Master of Science - Public Health, Epidemiology And Biostatistcs

McGill University

Honors Bachelor of Science - Honors Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior

McMaster University
LYNN HUSSAYN