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)