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Mental Health Awareness Campaign - CAMH
In this project, we ask students working in teams of 1 or 2 to develop communications material for CAMH in support of mental health awareness - similar to the recent Mental Health is Health campaign. You'll be provided some information on CAMH's branding and style guidelines, but you are welcome to depart from those and be creative if you prefer. Do not use the CAMH logo in your projects. We suggest focusing on the 15-25 yr old demographic with your communication piece, but this is not mandatory. Your deliverable can take one of many formats - feel free to think outside the box. Examples include: A visual that could be used as a TTC bus shelter ad or banner ad in a bus/subway car A website banner advertisement A social media post and accompanying graphic An infographic As this is a large class, we'll make use of peer review to help identify finalists. Any student can complete a first draft and upload this as your first milestone for this project, by Feb 22. You'll then be asked to assign peer review scores to 5 of your peers. The 10 projects that score the highest in this phase will be asked to submit their final deliverable by March 22nd, to CAMH, and will receive feedback and one of the incentives listed above. These incentives are for the 10 finalists only. Please note the first draft must be provided in PDF format in order to be peer reviewed. The final deliverable can simply be a re-submission of your first draft, but we encourage you to iterate on that draft for the final product. The final product can be uploaded in different formats and make use of different media as required.

French Learning Guides for 123 Petits Pas Inc.
The main goal for the project is to create 2 downloadable PDF guides that serve as lead magnets for 123 Petits Pas Inc.'s ideal clients: parents with children ages 0-9yrs and educators of children ages 0-9yrs. The guides will focus on introducing French learning to children in a fun way, aligning with the company's mission to make French learning accessible and engaging for families. We have content to work with as examples, but are looking to develop more robust guides in order to support as many families and educators as possible throughout Canada. The deliverables would also include the creation of marketing material to promote the free guides.

IVF Drug Transport and Uptake Literature Review
The main goal for the project is to conduct a comprehensive literature review on IVF drug transport, uptake, and metabolism within the body, as well as methods for assessing drug levels in vitro. This will involve: - Researching and identifying relevant scientific literature on IVF drug transport, uptake, and metabolism. - Analyzing and summarizing the findings from the literature to understand the current state of knowledge in the field. - Identifying and evaluating methods for assessing drug levels in vitro and their effectiveness. - Synthesizing the information gathered to provide insights and recommendations for potential advancements in IVF drug delivery and assessment.
Work experience
Clinical Researcher
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
October 2023 - Current
As a Clinical Research Assistant in the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, I contribute to translational research initiatives that span molecular biology, patient-centered outcomes, and healthcare optimization. In this role, I support oncology research involving high-grade gliomas, pelvic malignancies, and sarcomas, contributing to study design, data collection, and analysis of treatment impact on patient quality of life. I’ve worked closely with clinical teams and lab-based researchers, gaining exposure to biospecimen protocols, ethics compliance, and SOP development in regulated healthcare settings.
My responsibilities often require applying aseptic techniques, managing patient-related data, and conducting literature reviews to identify best practices in cancer treatment and survivorship care. I collaborate across disciplines to analyze system inefficiencies and propose evidence-based process improvements, skills that translate directly into optimizing lab workflows—such as those used in cell culture or media preparation.
In addition, I contribute to research dissemination by preparing reports, visual summaries, and presentations tailored for both scientific and non-scientific audiences. My ability to critically assess workflows and transform research insights into actionable outcomes makes me well-suited for evaluating and improving laboratory techniques at Acorn Biolabs.
Beyond clinical research, I’ve independently managed structured projects requiring attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and iterative testing—skills critical to developing standard operating procedures (SOPs). With a strong foundation in scientific inquiry, lab process evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration, I’m excited to apply my knowledge to enhance cell viability, improve culture efficiency, and contribute meaningfully to Acorn Biolabs’ biomanufacturing goals.
Personal projects
Examining the Role of ICAM1 in Glioma Associated Macrophages and the Tumour Microenvironment
September 2021 - September 2023
http://hdl.handle.net/1807/140013As part of my Master of Science degree at the University of Toronto, I led a comprehensive research project focused on the tumor microenvironment of glioblastoma (GBM), a highly aggressive brain cancer. Specifically, my project explored how the expression of Intercellular Adhesion Molecule 1 (ICAM1) on tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) influences tumor progression, immune cell behavior, and overall GBM growth. This work involved extensive cell culture experiments, aseptic techniques, macrophage functional assays, and in vitro co-culture models, including:
Culturing and differentiating bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) under sterile conditions.
Conducting migration and polarization assays to assess immune cell behavior in response to ICAM1 expression and hypoxia.
Using Transwell migration assays, RT-qPCR, Western blotting, and flow cytometry to evaluate cell phenotype, gene expression, and protein activity.
Designing and optimizing hypoxia treatment protocols to simulate tumor microenvironmental conditions affecting immune cell response.
My work led to the discovery that ICAM1 expression on macrophages promotes an anti-inflammatory, tumor-supportive phenotype and enhances cell migration—findings that have potential implications for therapeutic targeting. The project required significant troubleshooting of cell culture protocols, precise handling of primary and immortalized cell lines, and critical data analysis using both experimental and bioinformatics tools.
This experience has equipped me with advanced knowledge in cell biology, immune cell function, and cell culture optimization, making me well-prepared to contribute to Acorn Biolabs’ efforts to enhance cell growth and viability. My familiarity with evaluating and refining cell plating conditions, media components, and immune cell co-culture models aligns directly with the goals of this position.