Julie Vo
Graduate Research Assistant at Western University- Claim this Profile
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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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Graduate Research Assistant
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May 2023 - Present
Project: Reconceptualizing third places: Countering social isolation in lives without workplaces (SSHRC Insight Grant, $245,000)Supervisor: Dr. Debbie Rudman
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Co-Investigator
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Sep 2021 - Present
Thesis: The development, implementation, and evaluation of an evidence-based social media campaign designed to enhance social connectedness among first-year university studentsSupervisor: Dr. Shauna BurkeRecipient of the SSHRC Explore Grant for research and knowledge mobilization activities ($7,000)
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
Course: HS 2610 - Introduction to Ethics and HealthProfessor: Dr. Ken Kirkwood
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Head Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
Course: HS 1001A - Personal Determinants of Health Professor: Katie Shillington
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
Course: HS 1002 - Social Determinants of HealthProfessor: Dr. Elysée Nouvet
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
Course: HS 1001 - Personal Determinants of HealthProfessor: Dr. Shauna Burke
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Research Assistant
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May 2022 - Apr 2023
WCH Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care Working in the Implementation Science Team under the supervision of Dr. Laura Desveaux WCH Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care Working in the Implementation Science Team under the supervision of Dr. Laura Desveaux
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Multimedia Assistant
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May 2021 - Sep 2021
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McMaster University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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IMPACT Project Interdisciplinary Peer Reviewer
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Sep 2019 - Sep 2021
Mobilized conceptual knowledge of science to collaboratively create customized devices to improve the quality of life for community clients with disabilities. Reviewed the product design of 1st year engineering students in producing low-fidelity prototypes to assist a client with primary generalized dystonia.
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
Teaching Assistant for CMTYENGA 2DM3: Community-based Learning with McMaster Children and Youth University. Provided mentorship to 20 students in creating meaningful virtual workshops for youth (ages 7-14) and their families in the Hamilton community. Supported course instructor in grading course assessments and preparing lectures.
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2020 - Apr 2021
Teaching Assistant and Peer Tutor for HTHSCI 4DM3 - Demystifying Medicine
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Co-Investigator
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Sep 2020 - Apr 2021
Undertook a Thesis Project under the supervision of Dr. Kjetil Ask in the Ask Lab. Focus: Pulmonary Ossification
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Demystifying Medicine Multimedia Content Creator
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Jun 2020 - Apr 2021
Critically evaluated and translated scientific knowledge for patients and the general public through the development of educational materials across various platforms (i.e. YouTube and Soundcloud). Created a podcast series called “Clarity Amid the Pandemic” by interviewing global researchers in different specialties to address current inquiries about COVID-19.
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Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Teaching Assistant for Science 1A03 - Investigating Science: Opportunities & Experiences. Prepared and delivered engaging tutorial lessons for 25 students in a 1st year science class. Graded tutorial reflections, scientific critique pieces and served as a liaison for networking opportunities.
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Co-Investigator
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
Studied the control of coordinating osteoblasts on the orientation of collagen fibers in human lamellar bone under the supervision of Dr. Henry Schwarcz in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences.
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Prep101
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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MCAT Course Promoter
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2021
Utilized social media marketing through Facebook, Instagram, etc for B2C marketing strategy to advertise MCAT course preparations to student community, resulting in a 200% increase in leads. Managed operational promotion and logistics planning for Medical School Seminar through B2B marketing strategies to gain sponsorships and increase company interest at McMaster University. Utilized social media marketing through Facebook, Instagram, etc for B2C marketing strategy to advertise MCAT course preparations to student community, resulting in a 200% increase in leads. Managed operational promotion and logistics planning for Medical School Seminar through B2B marketing strategies to gain sponsorships and increase company interest at McMaster University.
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Mathstronauts
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McMaster University
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Co - Vice President
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Mar 2019 - Apr 2021
Successfully organized annual STEM Hack event with over 200 middle school participants across Ontario and 120 mentors and judges in the Hamilton community. Developed and coordinated STEM demonstration days in various elementary schools. Strategized social interventions, recruited sponsorships and lead the Outreach team. Successfully organized annual STEM Hack event with over 200 middle school participants across Ontario and 120 mentors and judges in the Hamilton community. Developed and coordinated STEM demonstration days in various elementary schools. Strategized social interventions, recruited sponsorships and lead the Outreach team.
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Patient Care Coordinator
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
Enhanced patient care experience and provider time by preparing treatment rooms and comprehensively transcribing physical exam findings. Provided supervised laser therapy treatments to patients with chronic diseases. Enhanced patient care experience and provider time by preparing treatment rooms and comprehensively transcribing physical exam findings. Provided supervised laser therapy treatments to patients with chronic diseases.
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Watsi
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-President
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Apr 2019 - May 2020
Directed and supervised overall operations and activities for 15+ club members. Organized fundraisers and received over $500 to finance surgeries and medical care for patients in third-world countries.
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Global Health Awareness Commitee
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Oct 2018 - Sep 2019
Proposed and organized fundraisers to raise money to support surgeries for individuals in developing countries. Presented in university classes to promote the non-profit healthcare crowdsourcing platform and Meso technology.
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The Ottawa Hospital
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Ottawa, Canada Area
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Outpatient Clerk
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
Improved clinic workflow by successfully organizing and managing schedules and daily clinic operations for clinicians using Arthur Health, CBI Health and DADOS platform. Managed patient medical files, registration and scheduling for physicians, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists in the Neurology Program. Reduced stress for concussion patients and injured workers by actively communicating with Ontario Workers Network. Improved clinic workflow by successfully organizing and managing schedules and daily clinic operations for clinicians using Arthur Health, CBI Health and DADOS platform. Managed patient medical files, registration and scheduling for physicians, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists in the Neurology Program. Reduced stress for concussion patients and injured workers by actively communicating with Ontario Workers Network.
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Education
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Western University
Master of Science - MS, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Health Promotion -
McMaster University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Life Sciences -
Colonel By Secondary School