Victor M.
Graduate Student in Neuroscience at The Montreal Neurological Institute- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Aseptic and Precise Surgical Techniques in Rodents
Academy of Surgical ResearchJun, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Responsible Research Conduct
McGill University - Integrated Program in NeuroscienceNov, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Internal Responsibility Course for Laboratory Managers
McGill University Environmental Health and SafetyFeb, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Theory Training Course on Animal Use for Research and Teaching
McGill University Animal Care CommitteeJan, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Hazardous Waste Management Disposal Training for Laboratory Personnel
McGill University Environmental Health and SafetySep, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
McGill University Environmental Health and SafetySep, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to Biosafety
McGill University Environmental Health and SafetyAug, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Laser Safety
McGill University Environmental Health and SafetyMay, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Rat Methodology Workshop - Module II - Blood collection
McGill University Animal Care CommitteeFeb, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Rat Methodology Workshop - Module III - Injections (SC, IM, IP) & anaesthesia
McGill University Animal Care CommitteeFeb, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Rat Methodology Workshop - Module I - Handling & restraint
McGill University Animal Care CommitteeJan, 2011- Sep, 2024
Experience
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The Montreal Neurological Institute
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Canada
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Research
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200 - 300 Employee
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Graduate Student in Neuroscience
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Nov 2010 - Present
Integrated Program in Neuroscience PhD, final cGPA of 4.0, with three-manuscript thesis "The effect of pyramidal neurons in layer 6 on the lamina-specific barrel cortex responses to whisker stimulation", to be submitted in June 2021. Expertise in acute and chronic implant stereotaxic neurosurgery in anesthetized rodents, cats and non-human primates; in vivo brain electrophysiology, general anesthesia and its monitoring systems; functional optical imaging, combined with concurrent optogenetic photostimulation using laser or LED; viral microinjections for optogenetics; immunohistochemistry and classic histology to quantify the neural cytoarchitecture and localize the recording sites with electrical microlesions; brightfield and multi-channel fluorescence microscopy. Managed the facility's new Zeiss AxioScan.Z1 slide scanner. Workplace responsibilities: lab Biosafety officer (levels 1 and 2) and inventory manager, mentor for undergraduate and medical school students, liaison with external companies and McGill departments. Co-creator of GSAN Peer Support Network, to improve graduate students’ emotional welfare. Show less
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Rogue Research Inc
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Canada
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
On-site, full time internship to test, debug and optimize a high precision 6-axis robot for structural and functional imaging-guided stereotaxic neurosurgery and microinjections. Within two weeks, became an expert with two separate versions of the robot, and tested and optimized its stereo camera & laser-guided registration of the surgical area, as well as the robot’s computed virtual space around the patient’s cranium. On-site, full time internship to test, debug and optimize a high precision 6-axis robot for structural and functional imaging-guided stereotaxic neurosurgery and microinjections. Within two weeks, became an expert with two separate versions of the robot, and tested and optimized its stereo camera & laser-guided registration of the surgical area, as well as the robot’s computed virtual space around the patient’s cranium.
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PSL Group
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Italy
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Import & Export
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research analyst / e-Project manager
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Jan 2008 - Aug 2008
- Analyzed the feasibility, logistics and most efficient methods of implementing pharmaceutical clinical studies and marketing strategies, while meeting strict deadlines and resources allocated, as given by the client. - Coordinated the activities of the project team members across several departments, and solved ensuing problems in real-time, even for projects taking place in Europe or in South America. - At the end of Q2, named by the company president as one of the “individuals who have gone above and beyond on their assigned projects” and who have obtained “superb client satisfaction scores”. Show less
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Groupe Dynamite
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Bank reconciliation assistant
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Nov 2006 - Jun 2007
- Processed the financial input of the 230 stores of the company, with amounts totaling several million dollars each week; directly answered and solved fiscal fraud verifications by third-party institutions. - Processed the financial input of the 230 stores of the company, with amounts totaling several million dollars each week; directly answered and solved fiscal fraud verifications by third-party institutions.
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Student Assistant, 10hrs/week
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Aug 2003 - Jun 2006
Extensive responsibilities in mail processing, including contact with shipping companies and college departments, organization and distribution of delivered items, and management of student complaints. Extensive responsibilities in mail processing, including contact with shipping companies and college departments, organization and distribution of delivered items, and management of student complaints.
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Robert Frost Library
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United States
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International Affairs
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Student Assistant, 6 hrs/week
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Sep 2002 - Jun 2006
Responsibilities increased over time: managed mail duties of Serials Department, processed and distributed new titles, renewed existing titles, acted as liaison between library departments, acted as personal assistant. Responsibilities increased over time: managed mail duties of Serials Department, processed and distributed new titles, renewed existing titles, acted as liaison between library departments, acted as personal assistant.
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Administrative secretary
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Sep 2004 - Jan 2006
- Ensured the smooth running of the association: coordinated the efforts of the other board members, mediated conflicts, participated in managing the annual budget, managed vehicle and room renting, inquired about and obtained official authorizations whenever needed, proposed to the members new policies and strategies. - Organized special events and invited guest speakers at least once per month; participated in the selection process of project leaders and helped them with equipment and publicity. - Acted as liaison between the association and the academic and administrative departments of the college. Show less
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Summer Intern
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Jul 2001 - Aug 2001
Secretary responsibilities: managed consumer complaints and proposed possible solutions, scheduled meetings, performed data processing, updated and forwarded complaints database to other branches, and other inter-departmental communication tasks. Secretary responsibilities: managed consumer complaints and proposed possible solutions, scheduled meetings, performed data processing, updated and forwarded complaints database to other branches, and other inter-departmental communication tasks.
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Summer Intern
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Jun 2000 - Aug 2000
Managed supplies of the Material Resources department, allocated and conducted maintenance of supplies in all other departments, acted as liaison between my supervisor and other departments’ directors. Managed supplies of the Material Resources department, allocated and conducted maintenance of supplies in all other departments, acted as liaison between my supervisor and other departments’ directors.
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Education
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2014 - 2021
McGill University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Neuroscience -
2008 - 2010
Pierre and Marie Curie University
PCEM1, Medicine -
2007 - 2008
Université de Montréal / University of Montreal
Non-degree part-time studies, Medicine -
2002 - 2006
Amherst College
Bachelor's degree, Neuroscience -
2000 - 2002
Marianopolis College
CEGEP, Science
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