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Paloma Burns

Paloma Burns

Undergraduate Research Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Clinical Research Coordinator at PROOF Centre of Excellence

  • Education

    • The University of British Columbia

      2016 - 2018
      Master of Science - MS Neuroscience

      Activities and Societies: Eye Journal Club, Neuroscience Co-Ed Soccer Team Relevant Mitacs Step Workshops:- Foundations of Project Management (I and II)- Skills of Communication- Essentials of Productive Teams

    • The University of British Columbia

      2010 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science - BS Integrated Science Major in Genetics, Cell Biology and Neuroscience

      Activities and Societies: Neurology Club

  • Experience

    • BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver

      May 2013 - Aug 2014
      Undergraduate Research Assistant

      UBC Co-Op Student at the Sai Ma Laboratory, Child and Family Research Institute• Acquired extensive DNA cloning and molecular biology techniques• Investigated the incidence of Y chromosome microdeletions in male babies conceived by assisted reproductive technologies; presented data at ESHRE 2015 Annual Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal• Co-authored research paper examining X chromosome inactivation in female newborns conceived by assisted reproductive technologies

    • Vancouver General Hospital

      May 2015 - Aug 2015
      Summer Research Student

      • Acquired extensive techniques related to CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, RNA synthesis and handling, confocal and scanning electron microscopy, and animal husbandry• Designed CRISPR/Cas9 system to generate an X. laevis line with knockout of the prcad-21 gene• Collected and analyzed retinal morphology data in knockouts to deduce function of encoded protein in photoreceptor development

    • Vancouver General Hospital

      Jan 2016 - Apr 2018
      Graduate Research Assistant

      • Investigating genotype-dependent cell death mechanisms in retinitis pigmentosa (RP) using transgenic X. laevis models. • Designing and optimizing CRISPR/Cas9 protocols to mutate specific genes in the X. laevis genome.

    • The University of British Columbia

      Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

      Teaching assistant for BIOL 458: Developmental NeurobiologyJan 2016 - Apr 2016Sept 2017 - Dec 2017• Prepared and presented lectures to undergraduate students in place of the professor; designed examination questions based on these lectures.• Assisted ongoing development of the curriculum to support a research-based and scholarly approach to student learning.• Provided one-on-one tutoring for students struggling with course material; improved their lecture comprehension and overall grade. Show less

    • PROOF Centre of Excellence

      Jun 2018 - now
      Clinical Research Coordinator

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Canadian Council for Animal Care (CCAC) Training Certificate

      The University of British Columbia
      May 2015

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Paloma Burns
      Four Year Fellowship for PhD Students (Offered) The University of British Columbia Aug 2017
    • Awarded to Paloma Burns
      NSERC CGS Master's Award Canada Graduate Scholarships Apr 2016 The CGS M Program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in eligible Master’s or, in some cases, Doctoral programs in Canada. This support allows these scholars to fully concentrate on their studies in their chosen fields.
    • Awarded to Paloma Burns
      Runner Up Best Presentation for Ophthalmology Research Day Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science Apr 2016 Oral presentation: "Knockout of a Photoreceptor-Specific Cadherin in Xenopus laevis Retina"
    • Awarded to Paloma Burns
      UBC Faculty of Medicine Graduate Award The University of British Columbia Mar 2016
    • Awarded to Paloma Burns
      Faculty of Medicine Summer Student Research Program Award The University of British Columbia May 2015
    • Awarded to Paloma Burns
      Golden Key International Honour Society Membership Golden Key International Honour Society Aug 2012 In recognition of academic excellence (top 15% of students in program).
    • Awarded to Paloma Burns
      UBC President's Entrance Scholarship The University of British Columbia Jun 2010

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Workshop Organizer

      Issued by UBC Haiti Relief Mission on Oct 2011
      UBC Haiti Relief MissionAssociated with Paloma Burns

    • Big Sister

      Issued by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada on Sept 2009
      Big Brothers Big Sisters of CanadaAssociated with Paloma Burns

    • Special Events Volunteer

      Issued by Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre on Jan 2005
      Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation CentreAssociated with Paloma Burns

    • Volunteer Lecturer BIOL 458

      Issued by The University of British Columbia on Jan 2017
      The University of British ColumbiaAssociated with Paloma Burns