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Djarren Tan

Djarren Tan

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Biochemistry Research Assistant | Biochemistry of Infection and Immunity @Western University

  • Education

    • St. Marguerite d'Youville CSS

      2015 - 2019
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Minister of Records for Student Government, Cross Country Team, Senior Concert Band, Yearbook Committee

    • Western University

      2019 - 2025
      Bachelor of Medical Science Honours Specialization in Biochemistry of Infection and Immunity and Minor in Medical Sciences

      Activities and Societies: Western Varsity Fencing Athlete, Western Marching Band Member and Past Section Leader, Purple Hands Circles Executive

  • Experience

    • Certified Listeners Society

      Apr 2020 - Aug 2020
      Fundraiser Coordinator

      -Delegated a team of 15 members to plan fundraising initiatives including a peer-to-peer campaign raising over $3000 for the emotional support program during COVID-19-Recruited new volunteers and hosted bi-weekly team meetings encouraging positive morale to drive campaigns

    • London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)

      Sept 2020 - May 2022
      Research Assistant

      PI: Dr. Matthew Cecchini-Spearheaded a year-long innovative research project and led a group of undergraduates to assist in annotating malignant cells on lung adenocarcinoma slides -Collected and analyzed tumour cellularity data from over 100 digital pathology slides -Co-authored abstract and presented at the 2021 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PaLM) research day

    • Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Student Intern

      -Supported the Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Network (3CTN) team in data collection and analysis of cancer clinical trial results along with other data metrics using EDGE, a clinical trial management system-Drafted a working abstract involving an impact assessment of practice-changing Phase III clinical trials within 3CTN portfolio-Using PowerBI and Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot tables) created and presented reports of workplan initiatives at team meetings and to external stakeholders

    • CCRM

      Sept 2022 - Aug 2023
      Facilities Technician Intern

      -Supported daily GMP manufacturing operations for cell and gene therapy products by ensuring the availability, setup, and operation of production and facility equipment -Conducted preventative and corrective maintenance on facility and production equipment to ensure proper operation -Provided technical support for equipment operation and maintenance, including the preparation and review of associated documentation -Assisted with the transfer of equipment and materials into Grade B clean rooms -Ensured compliance with GMP protocols for facility and equipment maintenance -Managed the Quality Management System (QMS), including revising SOPs, progressing change controls, and addressing action items, issue reviews, and corrective and preventative actions -Coordinated with supply chain, planning, and procurement to maintain adequate materials and cleaning supplies for production -Monitored environmental systems to uphold GMP-compliant conditions -Supported audit preparation and documentation during client audits Show less

    • Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

      May 2024 - now

      PI: Dr. David W. Litchfield Protein Kinase CK2 is a critical regulator of numerous cellular processes and is often dysregulated in cancer. My project aimed to explore the differential contributions of CK2 catalytic subunits (alpha and alpha prime) in key cancer-related processes, specifically cell proliferation and cell migration signalling pathways.4th year thesis: "Comparative Functional Analysis of Protein Kinase CK2 Catalytic Subunits α and α’"-Developed and optimized protocols for Western blotting, live-cell microscopy, cell proliferation, and cell migration assays to characterize the functional roles of CK2 catalytic subunits using a selective kinase inhibitor -Trained incoming student on wet lab protocols -Completed report and presented in two faculty seminars3rd year thesis: "Exploring a novel combination therapy utilizing CK2 and EGFR inhibitor for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)"-Developed and optimized protocols for Western blotting, live-cell microscopy and cell proliferation assays for investigating potential combination therapy inhibiting both CK2 and EGFR kinases in TNBC cell lines Show less

      • Research Assistant

        Sept 2023 - now

      • Laboratory Research Assistant

        May 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • BIOMEDICAL - OICR Research staff-in house

      CITI Program
      May 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Path2integrity: Research Integrity and Ethics

      EUREC Office - European Network of Research Ethics Committees
      Mar 2021

    • Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) - Life Science - OICR Internal

      CITI Program
      May 2022
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Djarren Tan
      Mandarin Post-secondary Scholarship - Dec 2020 -Recipient of the award with the amount of $1000, presented to a worker at Mandarin Restaurants who demonstrate high academic achievements in post-secondary schooling
    • Awarded to Djarren Tan
      Dominic DiDomizio Scholarship Polar Pak Co. Aug 2020 -One of eight undergraduate students awarded with the Dominic Didomizio Scholarship with an amount of $3,000 in August 2020-The award is based on a combination of high scholastic performance, an aptitude for dedicated community service, a personal statement detailing future aspirations and a teacher recommendation
    • Awarded to Djarren Tan
      Governor General Bronze Medal St. Marguerite d'Youville CSS Jun 2019 -Recipient of the Governor’s General Academic Medal in June 2019 with an amount of $100 for achieving the highest average among my graduating class, with a 96.3% cumulative average-Along with the Governor General’s Bronze Medal, I received subject achievement awards for attaining the highest average in grade 12 Biology and Core French
    • Awarded to Djarren Tan
      Venerable Michael J. Mcgivney Bursary St. Marguerite d'Youville CSS Jun 2019 -With the amount of $300, the award is presented to the graduating student who best exemplifies a record of good works while promoting Catholic values-Based on my record of community activities and my history of promoting social responsibility through a demonstration of working collectively with others
    • Awarded to Djarren Tan
      Western Continuing Admission Scholarship Western University Jun 2019 -Received a $10,000 admission scholarship ($2,500 each year from Sept. 2020-2023) for an entering admission grade above 95%

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Medical/Surgical and Pharmacy Volunteer

      Issued by Humber River Hospital on Jan 2019
      Humber River HospitalAssociated with Djarren Tan

    • Long Term Care Home Volunteer

      Issued by City of Toronto on Jan 2019
      City of TorontoAssociated with Djarren Tan