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Profile I am an enthusiastic, intelligent, and hard working individual, with a strong passion fort he field of neuroscience. I love my studies, and I am incredibly excited about developing myself in this vocation. I enjoy working hard, and truly look forward to being helpful in any, and every way I am able.
Education & Awards University of Toronto, St. George: 2012 — PresentSpecialist, Neuroscience - Major, Physiology - Minor, Psychology cGPA, 3.5 (A-) ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 2015Deans List ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2012-2014Victoria College Regents Scholarship…………………………………………………………… 2012-2014DCM: Mouse & Rat Handling and Care in Research, Certification…………………………………..2014DCM: Animal Anaesthesia and Surgery, Certification .………………………………………………. 2015EHS: Laboratory Biosafety, Certification………………………………………………………………. 2015
Albert College, Belleville: 2008 – 2012Advanced Placement Student, Science focus. Outstanding Learning Skills List and Honour Roll…………………………………………… 2008-2012Excellence in Music Award ………………………………………………………………………2012-2014Gr. 12 Excellence in Biology Award ………………………………………………………….……….. 2011Volleyball: MIP (2011), Captain, Coaches Award …………………………………………………… 2012Lacrosse: Captain ………………………………………………………………………………………. 2012
Certifications:Red Cross: Emergency First Aid & CPR ‘C’ …………………………………………………… 2007-2015NLS: Lifeguard Certification ………………..…………………………………………………… 2012-2014 NLS: Bronze Cross, Bronze Medallion………………………………………………………….. 2009-2011
Work Experience Waitress/Server, Fionn McCools & Upper Brass; Toronto……………………………………… 2014-2015 • Provided polite, timely, and friendly service to customers• Constantly moving and interacting in a fast paced environment• Developed great communication, teamwork, and public interaction skills
Senior Volleyball Counsellor, University of Toronto, Camp UofT; Toronto………………Summer; 2013 • Taught children ages 8-11, and 12-16 how to play beach and indoor volleyball• Planned and executed activities such as icebreakers, volleyball drills, and fun games• Provided care, general supervision, and treatment of minor injuries
Day Camp Counsellor, YMCA; Kingston………………………………………Summer; 2009, 2011, 2012 • Provided care, fun activities, and supervision for children ages 6-8, and 9-12• Worked with children who needed extra supervision, because of my past expertise • Developed great interpersonal and conflict resolution skills through working with parents, and
children, when problems occurred
[email protected] 647-745-9822
139 1/2 John St. S. Hamilton, ON L8N 2C3
KATHLEEN ALLYSON HARRISON
Volunteer Experience Lab of Dr. Iva Zokvic, University of Toronto, Mississauga …………………………………..2015-Present • Epigenetics of Hippocampal Memory: Investigating histone variant H2Az in learning and memory • Current research project; Research indicate Anp32E as a chaperone to H2Az, thus likely regulating
H2Az incorporation. Beginning investigation for CHIP Anp32E and H2Az. • Other projects include: Assisting ongoing projects, including a collaboration with Dr. Jocelyn of Sick
Kids, and investigation of H2Az epigenetic patterns during ageing • Laboratory work includes; animal handling, tissue extraction, behavioural testing, protein
quantification, western blotting, stereotaxic surgery (canulae insertion, viral vectors), qRT-PCR, and researching products and protocols for experimental techniques.
Lab of Dr. John Yeomans, University of Toronto; St. George ………………………………….2013-2015 • Neurobiology of Motivation and Emotions: Investigating reward circuits and behaviour • Research project; Investigating the role of M5 receptors in reward through Positive & Negative
allosteric modulators on opioid induced locomotion. • Research project; investigating the contribution of Ventromedial Hypothalamus expressing M5
receptors for Mother-Pup Ultrasonic vocalizations and maternal behaviour. • Laboratory work included; Working alongside a very experienced investigator, animal handling,
perfusions, blood and tissue extraction, behavioural testing, cryostat sectioning, immunostaining, genotyping, microscope imaging, data acquisition and analysis, and more.
Neurosurgery Observership, Toronto Western Hospital ……………………………………….2013-2015 • An amazing opportunity to shadow Dr Michael Tyminski, in addition to the residents, fellows, and
other surgeons in the neurosurgery department of TWH for the month of July • Observed surgeries at least every other day, morning rounds in the ICU, and patient clinics • Able to experience work in the medical profession and surgical theatre first hand,
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, University of Toronto Member………………………………………2012-2015 • Helped in philanthropic activities organized through university sorority • Participated and fundraised for the Alzheimer's Walk for Memories, and Girls on the Run. Also
volunteered at the local food bank, teaching Brain Day, assisting in a drop-in meal program, and holding fundraising events so young girls from financially deprived families can go to camp.
• Help mentor other members, and developed great interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, University of Toronto PAVP…………………………………………2013-2014 • Acted as the Panhellenic Vice President and represented my chapter on inter-sorority panel. • Assisted in organization of sorority recruitment for all the sororities at UofT, touring and educating
women who were interested in jointing a sorority, and promoting philanthropic fundraising events.
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, University of Toronto Safety and Wellness Chair………………..2012-2013 • Evaluated and ensured all sorority activates were safe by checking each event's safety criteria • Provided mental health counselling and coaching to members of the sorority chapter
References Dr. Iva Zokvic, Professor (UTM) [email protected] Dr. John Yeomans Professor (UofT) [email protected] Dr. William Ju Professor (UofT) [email protected]
Additional information, including per-course education, can be seen on LinkedIn.com, Kathleen Allyson Harrison
