reuben douma

About

I am a fifth year student enrolled in the Honours Biology and Pharmacology Co-op program at McMaster University. I am currently holding the position of VP Finance of the McMaster Biology and Pharmacology Society. After university I plan to pursue a Master's degree in epidemiology or attend pharmacy school. In my free time I enjoy reading, playing team sports, and canoeing.

Country

canada

City

ottawa

Industry

higher education

Skill

teamwork, time management, critical thinking, network meta analyses, cell culture, western blotting, graphpad prism, microsoft office

Experience

undergraduate thesis student

singh lab

2017-5 - 2017-8 · 4 mos

Cultured cancer cell lines and tested the efficacy of 15+ unknown, medicinally created compounds for breast cancer. Performed Western blotting analysis and glutamate assays on effective drugs, to elucidate their mechanisms of action.

research assistant

cornerstone research group inc.

2017-1 - 2017-4 · 4 mos

Heavily involved in various aspects of systematic reviews and network meta-analyses including literature searches, data extraction, and analyses of results

masters student

the ottawa hospital

2019-4 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

research assistant

population health research institute

2016-5 - 2016-8 · 4 mos

Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail in evaluating over 5000 echocardiogram tracings for the presence of atrial fibrillation as part of a prospective cohort study. Coauthored a systematic review and meta-analysis on the safety and prognostic value of stress-only versus stress-rest myocardial perfusion imaging.

general labourer

rothsay, a division of darling international canada inc.

2014-4 - 2015-8 · 1 yr 5 mos

Refurbished used cooking oil bins through washing, painting, and applying stickers. Displayed excellent teamwork as many tasks require the physical capabilities of two people.

general labourer

valleywood landscaping inc.

2012-8 - 2013-9 · 1 yr 2 mos

Responsible for many tasks including laying patio slabs, planting trees, installing fences. Worked autonomously to finish projects or clean up the work site.

page and shelfreader

hamilton public library

2009-9 - 2013-6 · 3 yrs 10 mos

* Shelving returned materials alphabetically and according to the Dewey decimal system. * Checked in materials using library-specific software. * Interacted with patrons and assisted in finding books or movies they were searching for.