Prietha Thavakumaran

Prietha Thavakumaran

Nursing Assistant and Admin

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Honours B.Sc Graduate @ University of Toronto | Human Biology | Immunology and Physiology |

  • Education

    • Stouffville District Secondary School

      2015 - 2019
      High School Diploma 90%

      Activities and Societies: SHSM

    • University of Toronto

      2019 - 2024
      Bachelor of Science Honours Human Biology; Immunology & Physiology

      Activities and Societies: MEDLIFE, Relay for Life - Canadian Cancer Society, UTSG Phoenix, HOSA, Recognized Study Group

  • Experience

    • York Fertility

      Sept 2017 - Aug 2018
      Nursing Assistant and Admin

      Processed numerous medical invoices while gathering patient results from Public Health and investigating laboratory data. Organized hundreds of files using PSS and EMR whilst consulting patients for further appointments

    • Smiles at Summerhill Dental

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Patient Care Coordinator

      Greeted numerous patients whilst processing dental claims, scheduling appointments with dentists and hygienists, and billing patients, as well as responding to over 100 incoming emails

    • A. R. Environmental Solutions

      Oct 2022 - Mar 2024
      Research Assistant

      Assist PI and other researchers in conducting research as per project goal while recording experimental findings/analyses/interpretations in laboratory notebooks. Present findings in meetings to PI and team, as well as participate in the editing/proofreading of grant proposals/grant reports, and manuscripts for publications.

    • Hillside Veterinary Clinic

      Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
      Clinic Assistant

      Assist in preparing patients for procedures and assist the veterinarian during surgical procedures. Comfort the patients in post-op and provide adequate care while aiding RVTs and VAs throughout the clinic. Patients vary from dogs, cats, and exotics.

    • VCA Canada

      Jul 2023 - now
      Volunteer Animal Care Attendant

      404 Veterinary Emergency Services and Referral Hospital:- attend animals in emergency by taking vitals and history- preparing IV fluids and medications- sterilizing kennels- providing ICU patients with appropriate food- aiding veterinarians and technicians

    • The Hospital for Sick Children

      Jul 2023 - now

      Cancer and Developmental Stem Cell Biology: Working in Dr. Kasper Wang’s laboratory study on biliary fibrosis and its associations with biliary atresia using mouse models and organoids- creating experimental methods and protocols- analysis of collected data- reviewing publications Project: Investigating the relationship between MMP7-mediated signalling pathways and PROM1+ hepatic progenitor cells following cholestatic liver injury.Awarded: POS Summer Studentship Grant Cancer and Developmental Stem Cell Biology: Working in Dr. Kasper Wang’s laboratory study on biliary fibrosis and its associations with biliary atresia using mouse models and organoids- creating experimental methods and protocols- analysis of collected data- reviewing publications

      • Research Assistant

        Sept 2024 - now
      • Research Student

        May 2024 - Sept 2024
      • Research Assistant

        Jul 2023 - May 2024
    • University Health Network

      Sept 2023 - now

      Volunteer as a Clinical Support and Patient Flow Coordinator at the Peter Munk Ambulatory Cardiac Clinic at Toronto General Hospital. Volunteer as Clinical support in the Department of Surgical Oncology

      • Patient Flow Coordinator and Clinical Support

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Clinical Support

        Sept 2023 - Jan 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Tri-Council Policy Statement 2: Course on Research Ethics (TCPS2: CORE)

      Government of Canada
      Jul 2023
    • Standard First Aid

      SAJE Vital Signs
      Apr 2018
    • Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems (WHMIS)

      SAJE Vital Signs
      Apr 2018
    • Health Canada Division 5 - Drugs For Clinical Trials Involving Human Subjects

      CITI Program
      Jun 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • SafeTALK - Suicide Alertness Training

      LivingWorks
      Dec 2017
    • Certified in Infection Control (CIC)

      SAJE Vital Signs
      Apr 2018
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)

      Heart & Stroke
      Jul 2023
    • See Different - Think Different Group Participant

      York Region (The Regional Municipality of York)
      Apr 2016
    • Biomedical - Clinical Research Personnel

      CITI Program
      Jun 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) - Health and Wellness

      Education | Éducation
      Jun 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Science Communicator

      Issued by UofT Undergraduate Research Students' Association on Jun 2023
      UofT Undergraduate Research Students' AssociationAssociated with Prietha Thavakumaran
    • Necropsy Reporter

      Issued by University of Toronto on May 2022
      University of TorontoAssociated with Prietha Thavakumaran
    • Marketing Coordinator

      Issued by MEDLIFE on Sept 2020
      MEDLIFEAssociated with Prietha Thavakumaran
    • Sponsorship Coordinator

      Issued by Canadian Cancer Society on Sept 2021
      Canadian Cancer SocietyAssociated with Prietha Thavakumaran