Rachel La Selva

Scientist at Sensei Bio
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, CA
Languages
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Biotechnology
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Scientist
      • Dec 2021 - Feb 2023

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Scientist
      • Sep 2014 - Jun 2021

      Researching the molecular basis of therapeutic resistance in breast cancer.

    • Teaching Assistant, Department of Biochemistry
      • Jan 2018 - Apr 2020

      Taught and supported 24-30 students in biochemistry laboratory techniques and theory.

    • Advisor, McGill Journal of Medicine
      • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

    • Editor-in-Chief, McGill Journal of Medicine
      • Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

      Selected to re-launch the student-organization after 3 years of inactivity. In addition to building a team of 22 students, responsibilities included acting as a spokesperson, developing a vision, scope and policy to drive a competitive publishing strategy, assuming responsibility for the technical content of the Journal and acting as the final arbiter on any disputes between authors and the editors.

    • VP External, Department of Experimental Medicine
      • Jun 2015 - May 2016

      Responsibilities included representing the Society to outside bodies and individuals, maintaining links with graduate student organizations under the McGill Post-Graduate Students’ Society (PGSS), organizing social, cultural and other activities for the members of the Society in collaboration with other graduate student societies and holding a vote on the PGSS Council. Student member of the Selection Committee for McGill VP Research and Innovation.

  • Simplified Services
    • Toronto, Canada Area
    • Entrepreneur
      • Jul 2007 - Mar 2020

      Started with the help of the Ontario Business Development Summer Company Program, developed a comprehensive business plan and pitched to PwC representatives. Won 3rd place and a $1,500 start-up grant. Simplified Services provides a range of services to help businesses run effectively and efficiently by providing professional and skilled assistance on an as-needed basis. Services offered include database management, computer literacy education, bookkeeping, basic market research, data… Show more Started with the help of the Ontario Business Development Summer Company Program, developed a comprehensive business plan and pitched to PwC representatives. Won 3rd place and a $1,500 start-up grant. Simplified Services provides a range of services to help businesses run effectively and efficiently by providing professional and skilled assistance on an as-needed basis. Services offered include database management, computer literacy education, bookkeeping, basic market research, data analysis and other services upon request. Show less Started with the help of the Ontario Business Development Summer Company Program, developed a comprehensive business plan and pitched to PwC representatives. Won 3rd place and a $1,500 start-up grant. Simplified Services provides a range of services to help businesses run effectively and efficiently by providing professional and skilled assistance on an as-needed basis. Services offered include database management, computer literacy education, bookkeeping, basic market research, data… Show more Started with the help of the Ontario Business Development Summer Company Program, developed a comprehensive business plan and pitched to PwC representatives. Won 3rd place and a $1,500 start-up grant. Simplified Services provides a range of services to help businesses run effectively and efficiently by providing professional and skilled assistance on an as-needed basis. Services offered include database management, computer literacy education, bookkeeping, basic market research, data analysis and other services upon request. Show less

    • Canada
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

    • Summer Research Associate
      • May 2013 - Aug 2013

      Conducted scientific research in the field of breast cancer using in vitro and in vivo techniques with a specific focus on molecular biology.

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Intern - McGill Insitute for Health and Social Policy
      • May 2011 - Aug 2011

      Assisted in research for the Healthier Societies Initiative by systematically searching for, collecting and analyzing cost-effectiveness data on social and economic policies, as well as medical interventions to address the highest disease burdens across OECD countries. Assisted in research for the Healthier Societies Initiative by systematically searching for, collecting and analyzing cost-effectiveness data on social and economic policies, as well as medical interventions to address the highest disease burdens across OECD countries.

Education

  • McGill University
    BSc, Major Anatomy and Cell Biology, Minor International Development
    2009 - 2013
  • Vaughan Road Academy
    International Baccalaureate Diploma, Science
    2005 - 2009

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