Western University

London, ON | 2016 - 2019

(Hons) BMSc Computational Biochemistry

I graduated from the University of Western Ontario (Western University) where I earned my Bachelor of Medical Sciences degree with an Honours Specialization in Computational Biochemistry. Cumulative average: A

Accomplishments

  • Presented with Rossiter Award for Research Excellence (highest graded 4th-year Research Project in the Biochemistry Department).
  • Completed requirements for four-year program in three years.
  • Graduated with distinction (overall A average with no grade below 70% in entire program).
  • Placed on Dean's Honor List for attaining A average with no failures 2016-2019.
  • Awarded International President's Entrance Scholarship as part of the University's National Scholarship Program after a rigorous application and interview process.
  • Selected as 1 of 50 incoming students to be part of the prestigious Scholar's Electives program: a research-intensive interdisciplinary-learning program which runs concurrently with academics (intended for high-achieving students who intend to pursue graduate studies following their undergraduate degree).
  • Certified SafeTalk Suicide-Alert helper.
  • Activities & Societies

  • Scholars Publications House - Editor-in-Chief, Artistic Director
  • Students Supporting UHN - Founding Executive Member, VP Human Resources
  • Western Crafting for a Cure - Boys & Girls Club Volunteer
  • Women in Technology Society - VP Communications, SheHacks Organizer
  • Amnesty International - Member
  • Biology Undergraduate Society - Member
  • Caribbean Students' Organization - Member
  • Computer Science Undergraduate Society - Member
  • Mustang Bioinformatics Club - Member
  • Scientific Research Society - Member
  • Western Women in Leadership Club - Member
  • 87% (Distinction)

    Coursework

    2018

    2018:

    • Molecular Biology of DNA and RNA 83%
    • Applications of Synthetic Biology and Chemical Genetics in Medicine 88%
    • Molecular Biology of Proteins 85%
    • Proteomics and Protein Biotechnology 84%
    • Molecular Genetics of Human Cancer 92%
    • Research Project and Seminar 95%
    • Greek and Latin Elements in English 90%
    • Special Topics in Popular Literature: The Many Faces of Harry Potter 78%
    • Bioinformatics of Infectious Disease 91%
    • Bioethics and Disability 90%
    2017

    2017:

    • Biological Macromolecules 75%
    • Biological Regulation 76%
    • Introduction to Biochemical Research 90%
    • Advanced Methods for Biochemistry 78%
    • Data Structures and Algorithms 91%
    • Software Tools and Systems Programming 91%
    • Analysis of Algorithms 71%
    • Mathematical Structures 85%
    • Physics for the Biological Sciences II 78%
    • Supervised Individual Research I 90%
    • Statistics for Science 82%
    2016

    2016:

    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 87%
    • Genetics 86%
    • Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences 80%
    • Organic Chemistry of Biological Molecules 82%
    • Computer Science Fundamentals I 96%
    • Computer Science Fundamentals II 91%
    • Exploring Leadership 90%
    • Linear Algebra 96%
    • Physics for the Biological Sciences I 83%
    • First Year Scholars' Elective Seminar Course 92%

    Independent Coursework

    Virtual | 2015 - Present

    The Complete 2023 Web Development Bootcamp

    Full stack Web Development Bootcamp taken as a refresher course and to keep up to date on latest frameworks and tools.

    In progress

    Coursework

    Topics

    Topics:

    • Front-End Web Development
    • HTML 5
    • CSS 3
    • Bootstrap 4
    • Javascript ES6
    • DOM Manipulation
    • jQuery
    • Bash Command Line
    • Git, GitHub and Version Control
    • Backend Web Development
    • Node.js
    • NPM
    • Express.js
    • EJS
    • REST
    • APIs
    • Databases
    • SQL
    • MongoDB
    • Mongoose
    • Authentication
    • Firebase
    • React.js
    • React Hooks
    • Web Design
    • Deployment with GitHub Pages, Heroku and MongoDB Atlas
    • Web3 Development on the Internet Computer
    • Blockchain technology
    • Token contract development
    • NFT minting, buying and selling logic

    Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

    Understanding the clinical terms and abbreviations commonly used during verbal or written communication in U.S. hospitals is challenging. This course is designed for health care profession students and practitioners who want to become more familiar with the language of the U.S. clinical setting and wish to develop a better understanding of terms and abbreviations used by health care providers.

    98.40%

    Coursework

    Topics

    Topics:

    • Introduction to Clinical Terms and Abbreviations
    • Decoding Complex Medical Terms
    • Advanced Decoding Strategies for Clinical Terms
    • Diseases of the Bodily Systems
    • Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures
    • Practical Understanding Clinical Abbreviations and Complex Terms in Clinical Situations

    ENGL 211 - Prose Forms

    In ENGL 211 students examine a variety of fictional works in prose. The texts that will be studied in this course include American, British, and Canadian short stories and novels, ranging from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century. By examining these works and the accompanying commentaries in the Study Guide, students will encounter major literary concepts, terms, and analytical strategies.

    97%

    Coursework

    CS50: Introduction to Computer Science

    Introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming. This course teaches students how to think algorithmically and solve problems efficiently. Problem sets inspired by real-world domains of biology, cryptography, finance, forensics, and gaming.

    100%

    Coursework

    Topics

    Topics:

    • Binary. ASCII. Algorithms. Pseudocode. Source code. Compiler. Object code. Scratch. Statements. Boolean expressions. Conditions. Loops. Variables. Functions. Arrays. Threads. Events.
    • Linux. C. Compiling. Libraries. Types. Standard output.
    • Casting. Imprecision. Switches. Scope. Strings. Arrays. Command-line arguments. Cryptography.
    • Debugging. Security. Searching. Sorting. Bubble sort. Selection sort. Insertion sort. O. Ω.
    • Θ. Merge sort. Recursion. Pointers. Dynamic memory allocation.
    • Stack. Heap. Stack overflow. Pre-processing. Compiling. Assembling. Linking.
    • File I/O. Linked lists. Hash tables. Tries.
    • Stacks. Queues. Trees. HTTP.
    • HTML. CSS. PHP. SQL.
    • JavaScript. Ajax.

    Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

    This undergraduate course introduces students with limited programming experience to some of the key algorithmic ideas in modern computational biology. The course focuses on two questions at the forefront of modern computational biology, along with the algorithmic approaches used to solve them.

    87% (Distinction)

    Coursework

    Topics

    Topics:

    • Where in the Genome Does DNA Replication Begin?
    • Which DNA Patterns Play the Role of Molecular Clocks?

    Sir Arthur Lewis Community College

    Morne Fortune, Castries, St. Lucia | 2013 - 2015

    Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations;Associate of Natural Science

    Accomplishments

  • Completed Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations with Grade I in Biology and Chemistry, and Grade II in Pure Mathematics.
  • Awarded Associate's Degree (Natural Sciences) by Caribbean Examination Council with 3.86 GPA.
  • Placed on Dean’s List for Lower Sixth Semester 2
  • Coursework

    2014

    2014:

    • Biology Grade I
    • Caribbean Studies Grade I
    • Chemistry Grade I
    • Pure Mathematics Grade II
    2013

    2013:

    • Biology Grade I
    • Communication Studies Grade II
    • Chemistry Grade I
    • Pure Mathematics Grade II

    St. Joseph's Convent Secondary School

    Cedars, Castries, St. Lucia | 2008 - 2013

    Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate; Secondary School Diploma

    Accomplishments

  • Completed Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations with Grade I in Mathematics, English A, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, Economics, Food & Nutrition and Visual Arts and Grade II in Caribbean History.
  • Received two awards for academic excellence, two extra-curricular awards and one award for contribution to SJC Life for dedication and leadership as Captain of SJC Steel Orchestra.
  • Remained on Honour List for entirety of matriculation
  • Activities and Societies

    • Captain of SJC Steel Orchestra
    • World Youth Alliance - SJC Chapter
    • Art club
    • Dance group
    • Swim club

    Coursework

    2012

    2012:

    • Biology Grade I
    • Caribbean History Grade II
    • Chemistry Grade I
    • Economics Grade I
    • English A Grade I
    • Food and Nutrition Grade I
    • Mathematics Grade I
    • Physics Grade I
    • Spanish Grade I
    • Visual Arts Grade I