Yaroslav Vasylchenko

Experience

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  Kyiv Palace of Children and Youth

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2019

  Internship Trainee

  I was responsible for an Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Daucus carota L. (carrot) plants. My responsibilities included the successful integration of a recombinant gene for the Thaumatin II protein into the carrot genome using molecular biology techniques.

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  180° Public Relations an Public Affairs Kyiv

  Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

  Research Analyst

  I was responsible for conducting thorough research on vaccination topics, specifically those related to the GSK company and its products, as well as areas of interest. My duties included searching and analyzing a wide range of internet publications and creating comprehensive reports.

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  Institute of Cell Biology and Genetic Engineering NAS of Ukraine

  Feb 2021 - May 2022

  Internship Trainee

  I was responsible for transforming Beta vulgaris L. plants (family Amaranthaceae) using a vector containing genes for salmocin- and colicin-like proteins, as well as selective marker genes. My duties included the regeneration of transformed plants on selective medium and the characterization of the plants using molecular biology techniques. My expertise in this field enabled me to effectively perform plant transformation and regeneration, as well as to analyze and interpret the data. This role required strong knowledge of molecular biology techniques, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Show less

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  Children Tech Science Studios

  May 2021 - May 2022

  STEM educator

  STEM educator for teaching children 6-10 with a focus on natural sciences.

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  HealthyLab медицинская лабаратория

  Jan 2022 - Feb 2022

  Laboratory Technician

  Daily Real-Time PCR of more than 200 samples of human fluids for infectious diseases such as COVID-19, HPV, and genitourinary infections. Analysis and interpretation of results. Finished the work prematurely due to the war.

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  Syntax Consulting

  Feb 2022 - now

  Focuses on developing the Longevity Medicine startup project, involving aligning research methodologies, data analysis, protocol writing, and effective progress presentations to stakeholders. Writing, editing, formatting, and reviewing of technical reports and manuscripts. Planning and conducting comprehensive literature searches and evidence synthesis. Also working on Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) implementation and market research to drive the project's success. Researcher on an anti-aging project. My duties include aligning methodologies with research goals, using a range of tools to acquire information and interpret data, writing up reports and presenting findings and schedules to management and other stakeholders, identifying trends and patterns, and conducting fieldwork and tests when required. Also I worked on studys identification, data extraction and interptitaion, and literature rewieving.

  • Senior Research Associate

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Associate Researcher

    Feb 2022 - Aug 2023
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  Vilnius University, Life Sciences Center

  Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  Research Internship

  As a Research Intern at the laboratory of Lina Malinauskaitė, I was responsible for conducting research on CARF/SAVED domain containing-proteins in type III CRISPR-Cas systems. I conducted a bioinformatic search for protein candidates and the initial steps of protein cloning.

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  AI Consulting Ukraine

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2024

  Chief Executive Officer

  We started a team to generate data to train AI. Created in WEB3 based on the NEAR blockchain. I am responsible for the development of strategic plans keeping project development. This includes the company's mission, vision, long-term and short-term goals. Providing leadership, motivation, and coordination of the team.

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  Simon Fraser University

  Jul 2023 - Feb 2024

  Western Redcedar RNA and DNA extraction, plant tissue culture, Construction of RNA-seq library for Western Redcedar and Blueberry varieties Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2023Research project title: CRISPR/Cas9-based gene editing of rice and millet plantsSupervisor: Jim MattssonMy research focuses on addressing the challenge of increasing agricultural production to meet future food demand by identifying genes related to photosynthesis regulation in rice and foxtail millet.

  • Research Support

    Nov 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Summer Research Intern

    Jul 2023 - Oct 2023
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  MetersFit

  Feb 2024 - now

  Founder
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  Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick

  Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

  Research Technician

  My work focuses on the Metabolic Basis of Chronic Diseases. My role involves optimizing research protocols and utilizing advanced techniques such as fluorescence microscopy and oxygraphy. I conduct a research project investigating the effects of genes of interest expression on bioenergetics and mitochondrial dysfunction. Just so you know, this is a temporary position with a contract duration of just two months.