Publications

Peer-Reviewed & Non-Peer-Reviewed

Villani, A., Davidson, S., Kanwar, N., Lo, W. W., Li, Y., Cohen-Gogo, S., Fuligni, F., Edward, L.-M., Light, N., Layeghifard, M., Harripaul, R., Waldman, L., Gallinger, B., Comitani, F., Brunga, L., Hayes, R., Anderson, N. D., Ramani, A. K., Yuki, K. E., … Shlien, A. (2022). The clinical utility of integrative genomics in childhood cancer extends beyond targetable mutations . Nature Cancer, 4(2), 203-221. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43018-022-00474-y

Zatzman, M., Fuligni, F., Ripsman, R., Suwal, T., Comitani, F., Edward, L.-M., Denroche, R., Jang, G. H., Notta, F., Gallinger, S., Selvanathan, S. P., Toretsky, J. A., Hellmann, M. D., Tabori, U., Huang, A., & Shlien, A. (2022). Widespread hypertranscription in aggressive human cancers . Science Advances, 8(47), 238. https://doi.org/10.1126/SCIADV.ABN0238/SUPPL_FILE/SCIADV.ABN0238_DATA_S1_TO_S6.ZIP

Nakamori, M., Panigrahi, G. B., Lanni, S., Gall-Duncan, T., Hayakawa, H., Tanaka, H., Luo, J., Otabe, T., Li, J., Sakata, A., Caron, M.-C., Joshi, N., Prasolava, T., Chiang, K., Masson, J.-Y., Wold, M. S., Wang, X., Lee, M. Y. W. T., Huddleston, J., … Pearson, C. E. (2020). A slipped-CAG DNA-binding small molecule induces trinucleotide-repeat contractions in vivo . Nature Genetics, 52(2), 146–159. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41588-019-0575-8

Fernandes, A. D., Vu, M. T. H. Q., Edward, L.-M., Macklaim, J. M., & Gloor, G. B. (2019). A reproducible effect size is more useful than an irreproducible hypothesis test to analyze high throughput sequencing datasets. ArXiv Preprint, (), .

Presentations

Posters & Panels

Edward, L.-M., & Poon, A. F. Y.(2019). highlineR: A Novel Visualization Tool for Assessing Diversity in NGS Data. Poster Presented at the Harold B. Stewart Research Showcase

Edward, L.-M., Shlien, A., & Zatzman, M.(2018). Investigating the Relationship between Transcriptional Amplification & DNA Methylation in over 5,000 Cancers. Poster Presented at the SickKids Summer Research Program Symposium Day

Edward, L.-M.(2021). Career Panel. Invited Panelist at an event hosted by the Black Students' Association of Western University

Edward, L.-M.(2021). Saint Lucian Women in STEM. Invited Speaker for the International Day of Women & Girls in Science Event of Do Something Different, Saint Lucia

Edward, L.-M.(2021 Postponed). Youth and Vaccination. Invited Panelist at the Inaugural Event of the Government of Saint Lucia's Ministry of Youth Development and Sport's Youth Talk Series: Hot Topic Lounge

Edward, L.-M.(2020). Bridging the Generational Gap through Youth Empowerment. Invited Panelist at the Inaugural Event of the Saint Lucian Young Leaders in Canada

Awards

Honors & Scholarships

Rossiter Award (2019)

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

Awarded to one student annually for research excellence in the Biochemistry Research Project & Seminar (BIOCHEM 4483E).

Graduation Distinction (2019)

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

Awarded to graduating students who have achieved an overall A average with no grade below 70% in their entire program.

Dean's Honor List (2019)

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University

Awarded for attaining A average with no failures in the 2018-2019 academic year.

OAS Undergraduate Special Caribbean Scholarship (2018)

Organization of American States (OAS)

1 of 8 recipients of this scholarship designed to invest in the economic, social, social, scientific, technological, educational and cultural development of the OAS Member States. Value: $15,000 USD.

Generation Google Scholarship (2018)

Google

1 of 15 recipients in the North American Region. Awarded for academic excellence, exceptional leadership, demonstrating a passion for technology and acting as a role model within my community. Value: $5,000 CAD.

Dean's Honor List (2018)

Faculty of Science, Western University

Awarded for attaining A average with no failures in the 2017-2018 academic year.

Dean's Honor List (2017)

Faculty of Science, Western University

Awarded for attaining A average with no failures in the 2016-2017 academic year.

International President's Entrance Scholarship (2016)

Western University National Scholarship Program

1 of 3 recipients of this scholarship designed to recognize all-round excellence. Awarded for outstanding academic performance, demonstrated ability for creative and innovative thought, a passion for the pursuit of learning, exceptional achievement in extracurricular activities and a commitment to community service through ongoing contributions to school and community life. Value: $50,000 CAD.

Dean's List (2014)

Division of Arts, Science and General Studies, Sir Arthur Lewis Community College

Awarded for attaining GPA above 3.5.

Award for Outstanding Academic Performance (2013)

St. Joseph's Convent Secondary School

Awarded for maintaining average of 80% or higher for all five years of attendance.

Special Extracurricular Award (2013)

St. Joseph's Convent Secondary School

Awarded for invaluable role in the planning and execution of various school events and projects.

Award for Contribution to SJC Life (2013)

St. Joseph's Convent Secondary School

Awarded for dedication and leadership as Captain of SJC Steel Orchestra.

Outstanding Academic Excellence (2013)

St. Joseph's Convent Secondary School

Awarded for attaining Grade I in nine CSEC subject examinations.

Scholastic Honours List (2008 - 2011)

St. Joseph's Convent Secondary School

Awarded for attaining an average over 80%.

Top National Scholar (2008)

Ministry of Education, Government of St. Lucia

Awarded for attaining highest national average in Common Entrance Examinations.