Ara Han

Ara Han

Student - Clinical Placement

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Genetics MLT

  • Education

    • University of Toronto

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor’s Degree Molecular Genetics and Cell Systems Biology

      Activities and Societies: Kiwanis Circle K Club - served as club secretary for two years, helped organize community service projects

    • The Michener Institute

      2011 - 2013
      Advanced Graduate Diploma Clinical Genetics
  • Experience

    • London Health Sciences Centre

      Jul 2012 - Dec 2012
      Student - Clinical Placement

      Training at both Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics laboratoriesStrengthened basic techniques learned at school as well as learning to perform MLPA and large-scale sequencing

    • Horizon Health Network

      Feb 2013 - Apr 2015
      Genetic Technologist

      Acting supervisor September 2014 - April 2015Performed both Cytogenetics and Molecular GeneticsHeavy focus on Cancer geneticsDNA/RNA extraction, PCR, sequencing, Real-time PCRBone marrow cell culture and chromosome analysisTraining of laboratory technicians

    • Dynacare

      Apr 2015 - Dec 2018
      Genetic Technologist

      Performing clinical diagnostic assays using PCR, DNA sequencing, MLPA, Microsatellite Analysis, Real-time PCR, and NGS on Illumina MiSeq platform.Participation in research projects and assay validationMember of Dynacare's Joint Health and Safety CommitteeComply with CAP, CLIA, IQMH, New York state, EMQN guidelines

    • The Hospital for Sick Children

      Jan 2019 - Nov 2023
      Medical Laboratory Technologist in Genome Diagnostics
    • North York General Hospital

      Nov 2023 - now
      Genetics MLT
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Clinical Genetics Technology

      Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
      Mar 2013
    • First Aid/CPR - Level HCP

      Canadian Red Cross
      Apr 2015