TAYLOR MORENCY-MONZON

Dedicated medical researcher with expertise in stroke recovery, cardiovascular and renal sciences, and biomedical research. Conducting preclinical studies on VEGF and Angiopoietin-1 in ischemic stroke models, mentoring students, and leading academic initiatives. Experienced in surgical procedures, laboratory research, and teaching. Eager to utilize extensive research experience and problem-solving skills to make significant contributions to patient care and scientific innovation in a medical career.

• Created a non-profit organization to help k-12 students of low income get the education they desire.
• Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Assisting young Minds.
• Dean's list 2021-2022.
• Mechanically inclined, learnt how to install and repair engines and brakes.

• Award for best journal club presentation 2023
• Black belt in Taekwondo and received 2 gold medals in sparring.
• Created a non-profit organization to help k-12 students of low income get the education they desire.
• Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Assisting young Minds.
• Dean’s list 2021-2022.
• Mechanically inclined, learnt how to install and repair engines and brakes.

• Anesthesia Administration for Animal Research
• Animal Care & Handling Training
• Authorized to Conduct Surgical Procedures on Mice
• Intraperitoneal, Intramuscular, and Subcutaneous Injections
• Laboratory Safety and Biohazard Management
• Oral Gavage Administration
• Surgical Procedures and Aseptic Technique

• Zechariah's Lab, In-depth research on VEGF and Ang-1 inducing angiogenesis in ischemic stroke., Actively contributed to a review paper summarizing current literature on the induction of angiogenesis with VEGF in the context of ischemic stroke., Presented a 30-minute session at the journal club, effectively communicating critical findings from an article closely related to the ongoing research in Zechariah's Lab.
• Nucliq Biologics, Extensive research in gut health as an intern at Nucliq Biologics., Helped with the extraction of DNA from fecal matter through gut check analysis.
• Fieldwork with Dr. Marino, Mapped out bogs in Salmonier Line to assess the conservation status of the herbarium Splachnum pensylvanicum., Helped Identify moss species (Splachnum pensylvanicum and Splachnum ampullaceum) in Newfoundland bogs.

Memorial university of Newfoundland- Medical Gradate student society's Cardiovascular and Renal Science representative 

2024 - present 

Memorial university of Newfoundland, Rugby team 

2022 – present

Swilers 7s select Rugby team in Newfoundland
2022 – present

Swilers Rugby team in Newfoundland
2021- present

The Newfoundland and Labrador Rugby Union, senior women’s rugby team
2021- present

Founder and co-president of Assisting Young Minds
2020- 2024

University of Alberta- Norwegian club’s secretary and social media manager
2019-2020