1. Daniel Feingold – Curriculum Vitae
feingolddanny@gmail.com • 514-561-4844 • 2145 Marcil Ave, Montreal, Qc. H4A 2Z2
PROFILE SUMMARY
Proactive, enthusiastic and resourceful individual, with over 9 years of experience in scientific research
specializing in molecular biology, genetics and neuroscience, and a proven track-record of
professional and academic achievement.
SKILLS AND TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
 Superior research and analytical skills
 Extensive scientific background encompassing a wide range of research techniques
including genetics, neuroscience, ion channel physiology, renal physiology and cell culture
 Able to identify salient concepts from within a large dataset and to provide
objective interpretations and coherent summaries
 Excellent written and oral communication skills
 Highly adept at explaining complex scientific material to a non-specialized audience
 Extremely motivated, focused, and well-organized
 Effective time-management skills and strong ability to prioritize, as well as to multi-task
 Excel working either independently or with a team
 Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), experience with Photoshop and Illustrator
 Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work and communicate with individuals from
across multiple disciplines
QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Fellow (May 2015 - Present)
 Developing a novel system to study protein-protein interactions in Drosophila cultured cells
using state-of-the-art biochemical techniques such as proximity-dependent biotin identification
(BioID).
Ph.D Biology (Sept 2006 - Feb 2015)
 Funded by provincial and federal granting agencies, and in collaboration with the
Biotechnology industry, performed research to identify and validate new drug targets for the
development of novel anti-parasitic and pesticide compounds.
 Developed expertise in a variety of research techniques such as genetics, cellular and
molecular biology, neurobiology and renal-physiology in order to characterize in-vivo
properties of 3 new ligand-gated ion channels.
 Presented research findings at 9 scientific conferences including several parasitology
symposia, a national neuroscience conference and 2 international research conferences.
 Initiated collaborations and managed correspondences with several principal investigators
from other academic institutions. Fostered productive partnerships to help ensure continued
advancement of research.
Teaching/Supervisory experience:
 Teaching assistant – Biology 306, Neural Basis of Behaviour (2008, 2010). Routinely
organized small group discussions and led large-scale tutorial sessions for a class of
approximately 180 students.
 Guest lecturer – Biology 306, Neural Basis of Behaviour (2010)
 Mentored and supervised 4 undergraduate students.Trained students in a variety of
laboratory techniques and directed research projects spanning several semesters.
 Provided technical training to visiting scientists in electrophysiology and longevity assays.
Neurobiology search committee – Student representative (2009):
 Appointed by faculty staff members as the student representative on a search committee for
the hiring of a tenure-track position researcher in the department of biology. Read all
incoming applications, coordinated discussion groups with candidates and graduate
students, compiled feedback from the student body, and represented graduate students
during committee and departmental-faculty voting sessions.

2. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Post-Doctoral Fellow (October 5, 2015 - Present)
McGill University, Department of Biology, Montreal, Quebec
 Supervised by Dr. Nam-Sung Moon
Research Assistant (May 2015 - October 2015)
McGill University, Department of Biology, Montreal, Quebec
 Supervised by Dr. Nam-Sung Moon
Ph.D. Biology (2006 - 2015)
McGill University, Department of Biology, Montreal, Quebec
 Supervised by Dr. Joseph Dent and Dr. Laura Nilson
 4.0 GPA
B.Sc. Biology (2003 - 2006)
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
 3.83 GPA
 Graduated with “Great Distinction”
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Writing Year Award: McGill University (2014) $3,200.00
Provost's Graduate Fellowship: McGill University (2009) $5,000.00
Lorne Trottier Science Accelerator Fellowship: McGill University (2008) $5,000.00
FQRNT Doctorate: (2008 - 2011) $20,000.00/yr
FQRNT Master’s: (2007 - 2008) $15,000.00/yr
Recruitment Excellence Fellowship: McGill University (2006) $5,000.00
SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS
Publications:
 Alternate transcripts of the drosophila "activator" E2F are necessary for maintenance of cell
cycle exit during development. Mary-Rose Bradley-Gill, Minhee Kim, Daniel Feingold,
Christine Yergeau, Josée Houde, Nam Sung Moon. (In press – Dev Biol.).
 The orphan pentameric ligand-gated ion channel pHCl-2 is gated by pH and regulates fluid
secretion in Drosophila Malpighian tubules. Daniel Feingold, Tanja Starc, Michael J.
O’Donnell, Laura Nilson, and Joseph A. Dent (in review – J. Exp. Biol).
 A chloride channel belonging to the Cys-loop ligand-gated ion channel family is required for
tyramine-mediated diuresis in Drosophila. Daniel Feingold, Tanja Starc, Patrick
Janukavicius, Michael J. O’Donnell, Laura Nilson, and Joseph A. Dent (in preparation).
Presentations at scientific conferences:
Daniel Feingold*, Stephanie Bourque, Patrick Janukavicius, Saima Sidik ,Laura Nilson, and Joseph
Dent (2008 - 2012) The Characterization of 3 novel ligand-gated ion channel subunits: Potential
pesticide targets?
 Oral presentation: Centre for Host-Parasite Interactions (CHPI) research conference (2008 -
2012).
 Poster presentation: 50
th
and 53
rd
annual Drosophila research conference (2009, 2012);
Canadian neuroscience conference (2008); Centre for Host-Parasite Interactions (CHPI)
research conference (2007).