Francesca Chernous

Francesca Chernous

Undergraduate Student
Email: francesca.chernous@mail.utoronto.ca
University of Toronto
25 Harbord St., Toronto, ON M5S 3G5

Education

H.B.Sc. (2023 – Present) – University of Toronto
Biochemistry Specialist, Cell and Molecular Biology Major

Skills/Qualifications

  • Laboratory skills: Performing gel electrophoresis, genetic analyses by multiple sequence comparison, DNA extraction, microscopy, restriction digests, pipetting, PCR, sterile benchwork, spectrophotometry, and chromatography
  • Programming languages: R, Java
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Experience with WordPress
  • Standard CPR/First Aid Training

Work Experience

  • Server and Wait-Staff, Respect Banquet Staff Agency (September 2022 – present)
  • Activity Coordinator, Sol Camps (June 2023 – August 2023 and June 2024 – August 2024)
  • Show Office Desk Assistant, Ontario Dental Association (April 2024)

Volunteer Experience

  • Research Assistant, CAMH (September 2024 – present)

Extracurriculars

  • Human Practices, iGEM Toronto (September 2024 – present)
  • Victoria College ​​Women’s Volleyball Intramurals Division 1 (January 2024 – present)
  • Cello player at Hart House Chamber Strings (September 2023 – present)
  • Data Science: R Basics, HarvardX Course (May 2024)

Awards and Scholarships

  • Bob Simkins Memorial Scholarship in Science (2024)
  • University of Toronto Scholar (2023)
  • Canadian Federation of University Women North Toronto Memorial Award (2023)