Mohadese Sayahian Dehkordi

Graduate Student Researcher at McGill CERC in Genomic Medicine
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada, CA

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Experience

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Graduate Student Researcher
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      - Generated an imputation reference panel for the Quebec population for use in genetic studies. - Processed large-scale genotyping data. - Implemented next-flow pipelines for imputation algorithms to infer missing genotype data in the target samples. - Validated the performance of the imputation reference panel using various quality control measures. - Learned analytical skills and experience with large-scale genomic data to implement a Population-Specific Imputation Panel in order to provide valuable support to genetic researchers and the scientific community in Quebec. Show less

    • Student Volunteer
      • Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

      - Innovation Committee Member in PGSS. - Designed advertisement strategies for Innovation events. - Designed surveys for events. - Attend monthly meetings. - Innovation Committee Member in PGSS. - Designed advertisement strategies for Innovation events. - Designed surveys for events. - Attend monthly meetings.

    • Germany
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Undergraduate Intern
      • Feb 2021 - May 2021

      - Conducted thorough pre-processing and feature extraction on large-scale medical imaging data(a single-cell multiplexed imaging dataset by performing CODEX) - Used a weakly supervised learning algorithm (developed in the Lab) to accurately classify tissue regions as cancer, normal, or border. - Evaluated the performance of the model through extensive experimentation and demonstrated its potential for clinical applications. - Conducted thorough pre-processing and feature extraction on large-scale medical imaging data(a single-cell multiplexed imaging dataset by performing CODEX) - Used a weakly supervised learning algorithm (developed in the Lab) to accurately classify tissue regions as cancer, normal, or border. - Evaluated the performance of the model through extensive experimentation and demonstrated its potential for clinical applications.

    • Iran
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Undergraduate Researcher
      • Sep 2019 - May 2021

      - Explored the application of Autoencoders for Cancer type classification and Protein expression profile prediction from Gene expression data. - Implemented advanced Autoencoder architectures to extract relevant features from the gene expression data. - Conducted experiments to evaluate the performance of the model in accurately classifying cancer types and predicting protein expression profiles. - Analyzed results and optimized the model to improve performance. - Explored the application of Autoencoders for Cancer type classification and Protein expression profile prediction from Gene expression data. - Implemented advanced Autoencoder architectures to extract relevant features from the gene expression data. - Conducted experiments to evaluate the performance of the model in accurately classifying cancer types and predicting protein expression profiles. - Analyzed results and optimized the model to improve performance.

    • Iran
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
      • Jun 2019 - May 2021

      - Developed a tool utilizing Variational Autoencoders for image compression and prediction of saliency maps in a multi-task approach. - Implemented advanced techniques to enhance compression performance while maintaining image quality. - Conducted extensive experiments and analyzed results to improve the accuracy of saliency map prediction.

      • Sep 2018 - Sep 2020

      - Led a team of talented students in conducting cutting-edge research in the field of Bioinformatics. - Coordinated and managed various research projects and initiatives, ensuring that they were completed within schedule and budget. - Provided guidance and mentorship to junior members of the team. - Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, leading the branch to achieve significant growth and recognition in the scientific community.

      • Sep 2019 - May 2020

      - Served as an Idea Validation Trainee, honing skills in evaluating the potential of new business ideas. - Worked closely with entrepreneurs and startups to analyze the viability of their ideas and concepts. - Conducted market research, analyzed data, and engaged with potential customers to validate demand. Provided constructive feedback and suggestions to improve the ideas. - Acquired hands-on experience in idea validation and market research, in order to have a successful career in the innovation and startup ecosystem in future. Show less

      • Jan 2019 - May 2019

      - Conducted tutorial sessions and provided one-on-one support to students to help them understand the course material. - Graded assignments, exams, and provided constructive feedback to students to help them improve their programming skills. - Demonstrated communication skills and a passion for teaching, contributing to the success of the course and the growth of the students.

    • New Zealand
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Undergraduate Intern
      • Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

      - Explored various Artificial Intelligence approaches for emotion classification. - Implemented multiple algorithms including deep learning techniques, traditional machine learning methods, and hybrid models. - Conducted extensive experiments to evaluate the performance of each approach on large-scale emotion classification datasets. - Analyzed the results and compared the performance of each approach to determine the best solution. - Explored various Artificial Intelligence approaches for emotion classification. - Implemented multiple algorithms including deep learning techniques, traditional machine learning methods, and hybrid models. - Conducted extensive experiments to evaluate the performance of each approach on large-scale emotion classification datasets. - Analyzed the results and compared the performance of each approach to determine the best solution.

    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Undergraduate Intern
      • Sep 2020 - Apr 2021

      - Worked on applying Artificial Intelligence techniques in Phylogenetics Reconstruction. - Developed algorithms to infer evolutionary relationships between species based on genetic data(DNA, Protein sequences). - Conducted extensive experiments and analyzed results to improve the accuracy of phylogenetic trees. - Utilized Convolutional Neural Network to tackle complex evolutionary patterns and improve the computational efficiency of the reconstruction process. - Introduced an encoding technique for DNA sequences in this concept. Show less

    • Iran
    • Investment Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Start-up Founder Trainee
      • Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

      - Gained hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and startup creation. - Worked with a team of like-minded individuals to identify potential business opportunities and develop a comprehensive business plan. - Conducted market research, analyzed data and customer feedback, and developed a go-to-market strategy. - Acquired valuable experience in all aspects of startup creation and management, to become a successful entrepreneur in future. - Gained hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and startup creation. - Worked with a team of like-minded individuals to identify potential business opportunities and develop a comprehensive business plan. - Conducted market research, analyzed data and customer feedback, and developed a go-to-market strategy. - Acquired valuable experience in all aspects of startup creation and management, to become a successful entrepreneur in future.

Education

  • McGill University
    Master of Science - MS, Human/Medical Genetics
    2021 - 2023
  • University of Washington
    Summer School, Statistical Genetics
    2022 - 2022
  • University of Tehran
    Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
    2017 - 2020
  • University of Tehran
    Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Polymer/Plastics Engineering
    2016 - 2017
  • National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (Sampad)
    High School Diploma, Mathematics and Physics
    2009 - 2016

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