lindsy rapkin

advisor in residence

About

An essential component of cellular processes including gene regulation and DNA repair is the organization of eukaryotic genomes into functionally and spatially discrete domains. My graduate training research focused on using cell, molecular, and imaging-based approaches to characterize a the role for a histone chaperone in maintaining this vital level of chromatin organization. Currently, I am investigating the epigenetic and chromatin-based changes that occur when cells become cancerous in response to the expression of a potent oncogene and regulator of pluripotency. Years of research experience and an ever-growing knowledge base cultivated excellent science communication and editing skills. I am eager to use these experiences and acquired skills as an editor at a scientific journal, with the ultimate goal of becoming an in-house editorial consultant at an elite research institute.

Country

canada

City

toronto

Industry

biotechnology

Skill

molecular biology, biochemistry, cell culture, fluorescence microscopy, immunofluorescence, tissue culture, cell biology, transfection, cell, molecular cloning, research, fluorescence, laboratory, western blotting, chemistry, electron microscopy, spectroscopy, organic chemistry, life sciences, scientific writing, polymerase chain reaction, pcr

Experience

account manager and medical writer

sage medica

2017-5 - 2018-5 · 1 yr 1 mo

posdoctoral research fellow

the hospital for sick children

2015-1 - 2015-4 · 4 mos

Worked in the field of chromatin structure and nuclear organization.

contributing writer

the hospital for sick children

2012-6 - 2013-3 · 10 mos

Wrote informative and lifestyle articles for graduate students and research fellows for the SickKids Research Institute monthly newsletter.

advisor in residence

health innovation hub

2017-9 - Present · 9 yrs 1 mo

field application specialist

fluidigm corporation

2018-6 - Present · 8 yrs 4 mos

graduate student

the hospital for sick children

2003-9 - 2014-12 · 11 yrs 4 mos

* Thesis: The Dependence of Global Chromatin Architecture on the Histone Chaperone DAXX * Devised and executed independent research projects in the field of chromatin biology; * Used cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, and fluorescence and electron microscopy techniques.

copyeditor

jmir publications

2015-3 - 2018-5 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Work closely with the editorial team at JMIR and authors to copyedit and prepare accepted, peer-reviewed manuscripts for publication.

postdoctoral research fellow

the hospital for sick children

2015-5 - 2017-4 · 2 yrs

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is recognized as one of the world's foremost paediatric health-care institutions and is Canada's leading centre dedicated to advancing children's health through the integration of patient care, research and education. Founded in 1875 and affiliated with the University of Toronto, SickKids is one of Canada's most research-intensive hospitals and has generated discoveries that have helped children globally. Our mission is to provide the best in complex and specialized family-centred care; pioneer scientific and clinical advancements; share expertise; foster an academic environment that nurtures health-care professionals; and champion an accessible, comprehensive and sustainable child health system. SickKids is proud of its vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.™