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Biomaterials, Intraocular Lens Implants, DNA Analysis

ID: 729834 Canada

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Expert has completed doctoral studies in developing a novel polymer for intraocular lens implants. During this study she has designed several new experimental methods to detect polymer biocompatibility and toxicity to ocular and other cell types. Expert also has extensive expertise in molecular biology experimental design. Expert has experience training several students in several tissue culture and molecular biology techniques. Expert is developing project management skills and is a facilitator who can train in science communication, project management fundamentals and instructional design.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 2009 Degree: PhD Subject: Biomedical Engineering Institution: McMaster University
Year: 2003 Degree: MSc Subject: Molecular Biology and Cancer Institution: Mcmaster University
Year: 2001 Degree: BSc Subject: Biochemistry and Genetic Engineering Institution: McMaster University

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2010 to 2011 Employer: McMaster University Title: Sessional Lecturer Department: Biology
Responsibilities:
Expert taught 3rd and 4th year students about research principles in life sciences and eukaryotic genetics
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2009 to 2010 Employer: Wilfrid Laurier University Title: Sessional Lecturer Department: Chemistry
Responsibilities:
Expert taught 3rd and 4th year students about current issues in nanomaterials and biomaterials.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2009 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Program manager Department: School of Nursing
Responsibilities:
Expert manages several concomitant projects and is responsible for coordination, communication, budgeting and knowledge transfer initiatives
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2007 to 2009 Employer: McMaster University Title: Teaching Assistant Network Coordinator Department: Center for Leadership in Learning
Responsibilities:
Expert has trained teaching assistants on designing their own tutorials and lesson plans

Fields of Expertise

biocompatibility, biocompatibility testing, biocompatible coating material, biocompatible material, biomaterial toxicology, biomedical engineering, biomedical product development, culture medium, intraocular lens, polymer, toxicology, DNA analysis, metalloprotease, polymer biocompatibility, in vivo biodegradable polymer, implant coating material, medical coating material, bioabsorbable material, antithrombotic coating material, drug toxicology, blood wetting, applied toxicology, blood-compatible material, biodegradation, biotoxicology, blood-wetted biomaterial, biodegradable material, bioimplantable material, biodegradable plastic, biopolymer, thromboresistant material, medical polymer, biocompatible polymer

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