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Pegah Akbari

Pegah Akbari

Student Researcher - Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Registered Physiotherapist |Exercise Physiologist

  • Education

    • University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa

      2011 - 2015
      Honors BSc with specialization in Human Kinetics Kinesiology and Exercise Science

      Activities and Societies: Exercise is Medicine Canada, Student Emergency Response Team - First Responder

    • University of Ottawa

      2015 - 2018
      MSc. Exercise Physiology Human Kinetics

      Activities and Societies: Thesis: Exploration of Heat Strain during Light to Moderate Intensity Exercise throughout Pregnancy Extracurricular activities: VP Executive Council for HKGSA

    • University of Toronto

      2020 - 2022
      MSc. Physical Therapy Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

  • Experience

    • University of Ottawa

      Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
      Student Researcher - Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program

      Student Researcher at the Brain and Mind Research Institute in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. - Organized and executed a research project examining the increase in ultrasound vocalizations in mice post stroke- Established a working protocol and validated vocalization equipment pertaining to my study- Gained techniques in animal handling and related research ethics

    • University of Mississippi

      May 2013 - Aug 2013
      Undergraduate Research Assistant

      As a student researcher I gained experience in cell culturing, running enzymatic assays, protein extraction and Western blotting and analysis. I also assisted laboratory technicians with research projects, experimentation and general laboratory duties. The research studies I worked on concerned the characterization of the physiological roles of prolylcarboxypeptidase (PPRCP) and the role of PRCP in metabolic disorders such as obesity and feeding behavior

    • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

      Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
      Clinical Research Volunteer - SUPPORT Team

      As a SUPPORT team member, I facilitated clinical research activities in CHEO’s Emergency Department through the following:- Screened incoming patients admitted to the ER for eligibility in epidemiological research conducted at CHEO- Flagged, approached and recruited eligible patients. Assisted patients in participation in research studies and reported progress to CHEO research assistants. - Enabled communication between patients and their families with clinical staff and researchers

    • University of Ottawa

      May 2014 - Feb 2016
      Undergraduate Research Assistant at HEPRU

      Conducted research at the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit (HEPRU) which assessed:- The impact of extreme climate and physical activity on human physiology and health. - Indicators associated with climate related health risks in and between different age groups.- The mechanisms underlying physiological temperature and heat regulation.

    • CHEO Research Institute

      Mar 2019 - Aug 2020
      Clinical Research Associate

      - Coordinating high-level operations within the Department of Anesthesiology and in partnership with CHEO and OHRI for a Health Canada approved RCT study - Develop study documentations including case report forms, REB submissions, and consent forms- Provide seamless communication between co-investigators and research partners

    • Peu de Crème

      May 2019 - now
      Owner and Baker

      Peu de Crème was created because baking is my side passion and my hobby. My specialty is custom French pastries however, I am always trying to expand my baking repertoire and excited to meet a baking challenge!

    • Physiomobility Don Mills

      May 2021 - Jul 2021
      Physical Therapy Intern

    • George Jeffrey Children's Centre

      Sept 2021 - Nov 2021
      Physical Therapy Intern

    • Mount Sinai Health System

      Nov 2021 - Dec 2021
      Physical Therapy Intern

    • Markham Pelvic Health

      Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
      Physical Therapy Intern

    • Bloom Integrative Health & Movement Centre

      Oct 2022 - now
      Physiotherapist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • First Responder & CPR/AED Level HCP

      Canadian Red Cross
      May 2017

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Pegah Akbari
      Ontario Volunteer Service Award City of Ottawa Apr 2018
    • Awarded to Pegah Akbari
      Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award for Students - Jun 2010

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Vice President

      Issued by University of Ottawa Human Kinetics Graduate Student Association on Jun 2016
      University of Ottawa Human Kinetics Graduate Student AssociationAssociated with Pegah Akbari

    • Chair

      Issued by Ottawa Youth Commission on Jan 2011
      Ottawa Youth CommissionAssociated with Pegah Akbari