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Wanda Gao

Toronto,ON

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto
05.2025 - 09.2025
  • Assisted in data collection and organization for a study investigating neurodevelopmental disorders and behavior.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support additional ongoing research projects.
  • Prepared research materials and presentations for team meetings.
  • Maintained a database of all research activities conducted during each project.

Research Assistant

The Centre for Multimodal Sensorimotor and Pain Research
Toronto
04.2024 - 11.2024
  • Assisted in data collection for research trial investigating how endocannabinoids modulate pain and placebo effects
  • Participated in lab meetings to discuss progress and review recent literature
  • Assisted in participant recruitment and scheduling

Crisis Line Volunteer

Kids Help Phone
Toronto
12.2022 - 01.2024
  • Responded promptly and appropriately to emergency calls as needed within established guidelines
  • Deescalated life-threatening situations
  • Facilitated communication between callers and appropriate community resources
  • Utilized effective time management skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Membership Support Assistant

Better Living Health and Community Services
Toronto
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Planned, organized, and developed meaningful activities/projects/classes for seniors
  • Created posters, infographics, and online advertisements for the community
  • Analyzed feedback from clients regarding their experience with the company's products and services

Recreational Therapy Assistant Volunteer

Better Living Health and Community Services
Toronto
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed a program to increase physical activity for clients with special needs
  • Maintained records on all therapeutic interventions conducted with patients
  • Monitored patient progress toward therapeutic goals and objectives
  • Created engaging lesson plans that incorporated games into learning activities

Education

HBSc - Neuroscience, Psychology, Immunology

University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
05.2026

Skills

  • Strong organization
  • Proficient in Word
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Proficient in REDCap
  • Time management
  • Flexibility with schedule
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Conducting literature reviews

Timeline

Research Assistant

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
05.2025 - 09.2025

Research Assistant

The Centre for Multimodal Sensorimotor and Pain Research
04.2024 - 11.2024

Crisis Line Volunteer

Kids Help Phone
12.2022 - 01.2024

Membership Support Assistant

Better Living Health and Community Services
10.2022 - 05.2023

Recreational Therapy Assistant Volunteer

Better Living Health and Community Services
10.2022 - 05.2023

HBSc - Neuroscience, Psychology, Immunology

University of Toronto
Wanda Gao