Gurpreet Dhami
Research Facility Manager, MGU and MOBEES/Health and Safety Officer at Western University- Claim this Profile
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Shelley Sandiford, PhD
Gurpreet works efficiently and independently. She is bright, personable and equally capable of working independently or within a group. She would make a great addition to any team.
Shelley Sandiford, PhD
Gurpreet works efficiently and independently. She is bright, personable and equally capable of working independently or within a group. She would make a great addition to any team.
Shelley Sandiford, PhD
Gurpreet works efficiently and independently. She is bright, personable and equally capable of working independently or within a group. She would make a great addition to any team.
Shelley Sandiford, PhD
Gurpreet works efficiently and independently. She is bright, personable and equally capable of working independently or within a group. She would make a great addition to any team.
Credentials
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First-AID CPR
UWO-SERTApr, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Western University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Facility Manager, MGU and MOBEES/Health and Safety Officer
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Oct 2012 - Present
•Manage two facilities: Molecular Genetics Unit and Molecular studies in Biodiversity, Ecology and Environmental Sciences and bring up to date equipment in two facilities by facilitating and writing grant proposal •Increase the revenue and sustainability of research facilities by initiating marketing strategies such as advertising (visiting labs or twitter or publishing pamphlet) •Provide consultation services to faculty and students on their ongoing projects in molecular biology, and… Show more •Manage two facilities: Molecular Genetics Unit and Molecular studies in Biodiversity, Ecology and Environmental Sciences and bring up to date equipment in two facilities by facilitating and writing grant proposal •Increase the revenue and sustainability of research facilities by initiating marketing strategies such as advertising (visiting labs or twitter or publishing pamphlet) •Provide consultation services to faculty and students on their ongoing projects in molecular biology, and cell biology. •Liaise between faculty, graduate students, and industry •Provide technical support/guidance/training to graduate students on multi-discipline projects and educate/teach students to master techniques such as PCR, QPCR, digital PCR through running workshops •Keep track of finances of the facilities such as keeping an inventory of reagents and billing users monthly on the use of equipment in the facility •Participate in Molecular Biology research within the Department or outside of Department by performing experiments such as RNA/DNA purification, PCR, RT-PCR, and digital droplet PCR. •Distribute and enforce SOPs, protocols, policies, and use of facility •Health and Safety Representative, emergency representative, and first-aid representative for the Department, and also inspect labs from time to time to monitor adherence to Health and Safety Policies
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Research Fellow
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Dec 2007 - Nov 2012
•Research article published in prestigious journal, which generated lots of publicity in Western News, Schulich School of medicine news and CTV Techniques used: cell biology, biochemistry, mass spectroscopy, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, RNA & DNA purification, RT-PCR •Participated in teaching Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology lab courses to graduate as well as undergraduate students •Funded by CIHR and CBCF Postdoctoral Fellowship •Planned, developed and… Show more •Research article published in prestigious journal, which generated lots of publicity in Western News, Schulich School of medicine news and CTV Techniques used: cell biology, biochemistry, mass spectroscopy, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, RNA & DNA purification, RT-PCR •Participated in teaching Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology lab courses to graduate as well as undergraduate students •Funded by CIHR and CBCF Postdoctoral Fellowship •Planned, developed and executed project independently from beginning to finish. •Studied interaction and functional outcome of Tumor-suppressor proteins. •Wrote Grant proposals to compete in various funding agencies and won Canada-wide competition for research, Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), 2007-2010 and Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF), 2010-2012 •Won Best Poster Award, Postdoctoral Research Day, 2011 •Established collaborations with post-docs in lab and labs within campus. •Supervised research of graduate students
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Lets talk science
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London, Canada Area
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Instructor
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2012 - 2012
•Participated and organized community events to engage kids in Science •Delivered science learning programs and services to high school students •Engaged students in learning and developing their understanding of life sciences and mathematics •Participated and organized community events to engage kids in Science •Delivered science learning programs and services to high school students •Engaged students in learning and developing their understanding of life sciences and mathematics
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Hospital for Sick Children
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Toronto ON
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Research Fellow
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Oct 2005 - Oct 2007
Funded by Restracomp Fellowship from Sick Kids CIHR postdoctoral fellowship Mat leave Sept 2006-Sept 2007 - Displayed independent research abilities - Learned to use and upgraded old cell calcium flux system - Studied and delineated PKC isoform that mediates the calcium oscillation in response to Purinergic receptor stimulation in a single astrocyte. -Ordered equipment for lab and established guidelines for its use Funded by Restracomp Fellowship from Sick Kids CIHR postdoctoral fellowship Mat leave Sept 2006-Sept 2007 - Displayed independent research abilities - Learned to use and upgraded old cell calcium flux system - Studied and delineated PKC isoform that mediates the calcium oscillation in response to Purinergic receptor stimulation in a single astrocyte. -Ordered equipment for lab and established guidelines for its use
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University of Western Ontario
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London ON
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PhD candidate
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Sep 2000 - Jun 2005
-Excelled in cell culture, biochemical and molecular biology techniques -Research resulted in six publications and five presentations at national meetings -Collaborated within lab on various projects -Trained summer student with GLP and analytical techniques -Mat Leave, May-Sept 2002 -Excelled in cell culture, biochemical and molecular biology techniques -Research resulted in six publications and five presentations at national meetings -Collaborated within lab on various projects -Trained summer student with GLP and analytical techniques -Mat Leave, May-Sept 2002
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University of Toronto
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jan 2000 - Aug 2000
- Coordinated graduate student research - Trained new students and employees in the lab - Maintained lab in a good working condition
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M.Sc Candidate
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Sep 1997 - Dec 1999
- Mastered protein purification, reconstitution in lipids, binding and competition assays. -Developed strong research skills by designing experiments independently. -Participated in grant writing and revising grants.
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Entech Agri
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Missisauga ON
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Laboratory Assistant
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May 1997 - Aug 1997
- Tested drinking water samples for contaminants - Measured the levels of organic and inorganic contaminants such as heavy metals, nutrients, pesticides, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls, and volatile organic compounds. - Tested drinking water samples for contaminants - Measured the levels of organic and inorganic contaminants such as heavy metals, nutrients, pesticides, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls, and volatile organic compounds.
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Ontario Ministry of the Environment
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Etobicoke ON
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Lab. Assistant
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Jun 1996 - Aug 1996
- Tested samples for the presence of pathogens by employing microbiology techniques - Collected, organized and reported results to ministry - Tested samples for the presence of pathogens by employing microbiology techniques - Collected, organized and reported results to ministry
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University of Toronto
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Toronto ON
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Research Assistant/Volunteer
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Jun 1995 - Dec 1995
- Accomplished hybridoma cell lines and evaluated production of antibodies by ELISA - Prepared solutions and media, ordered supplies, and maintained lab equipment - Accomplished hybridoma cell lines and evaluated production of antibodies by ELISA - Prepared solutions and media, ordered supplies, and maintained lab equipment
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Education
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2000 - 2005
Western University
PhD, Pharmacology -
1997 - 1999
University of Toronto
M.Sc., Pharmacology -
1992 - 1996
Ryerson University
B.Sc., Applied Chemistry and Microbiology
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