Taize Zhang
Toronto,ON
Summary
Motivated undergraduate student specializing in neuroscience with a strong interest in researching neurodegenerative disorders. Developed proficient laboratory skills from molecular biology courses, including gel electrophoresis and western blotting. Experienced in patient care and rehabilitation. Demonstrated ability to maintain an organizational schedule and manage multiple tasks efficiently. Eager to further develop research skills and contribute to impactful research projects.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Research Assistant
Esther Yu's Lab
09.2025 - Current
- Participated in full-text screening of 80 academic articles per week for a scoping review project on the involvement of AI in developmental psychology, strengthened knowledge on scoping review methods and research writing.
- Facilitated weekly meetings to discuss disagreements among group members, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.
Project Assistant
Stepped Care Solutions
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Researched 15 academic articles regarding the involvement of people with lived experience in designing mental health services.
- Collaborated effectively in a team, managing timelines and tasks to facilitate efficiency.
- Conducted and virtually presented a deliverable communicating the key research findings, supporting the development of new implementation guidelines for stigma free mental health services.
Hospital Intern
Datong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in patient intake and scheduling, enhancing clinic workflow efficiency.
- Recorded updates on the clinical condition of a patient with Huntington's disease for physician review, assisted in supervising the patient performing rehabilitative exercises.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients and physicians, provided comfort and companionship to patients.
- Acquired hands-on experience in preparing and packing herbal medicine ingredients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience Specialist - Third Year
University of Toronto St. George
Toronto05-2027
Skills
- Effective communication
- Organization and time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Passionate learner
- Problem solving
- Western blotting
- Gel electrophoresis
Timeline
Project Assistant
Stepped Care Solutions
09.2025 - 11.2025
Volunteer Research Assistant
Esther Yu's Lab
09.2025 - Current
Hospital Intern
Datong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
07.2025 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience Specialist - Third Year
University of Toronto St. George