1. Jessica Lamb CV
102 – 1265 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6E 1V4
j.lamb@alumni.ubc.ca
778.230.4801
Education
B.Sc., Biology, University of British Columbia 2010 – 2014
B.A., Religious Studies and Cinema Studies, University of Toronto 2000 – 2004
Awards and Honours
David Macaree Award June 2014
UBC Department of English for top performance in technical writing
(UBC ENGL 301)
UBC Centre for Blood Research Summer Studentship May 2013
Scholarship to support undergraduate research including hands-on lab work,
investigator mentorship, and communication of findings to peers via poster and
brief presentation
UBC Faculty of Science Dean’s List Jan. 2011
Awarded to students maintaining a GPA of 85% or higher
Relevant Course Work
• Overall GPA: 82% (3.7)
• BIOL 200 Cell Biology
• BIOL 201, BIOC 302 Biochemistry
• BIOL 204 Vertebrate Structure and Function
• BIOL 234, 335 Genetics and Gene Regulation
• BIOL 260, 361 Animal Physiology
• BIOL 331 Developmental Biology
• BIOL 448 Evolution of Innate Immunity
• BIOL 448 Developmental Genetics and Pathology of Mammalian Hearing
• CAPS 301 Human Physiology
• CAPS 390 Microscopic Human Anatomy
• CHEM 233/235 Organic Chemistry
• MICB 202/302 Immunology

2. Research Experience
Moerman lab, UBC Life Science Institute Sept. – Nov. 2013
BIOL 448 Directed Studies
• Learned C. elegans life cycle and husbandry practices
• Performed crosses and phenotyping to characterize mutants
Conway lab, UBC Centre for Blood Research May – Aug. 2013
Undergraduate Research Assistant
• Investigated innate immune protein function in presence of a commonly
given drug (heparin) via SDS-PAGE, chromogenic assay, and hemolysis
assay
• Presented findings in lecture theatre and at poster fair to audience of ~200
student peers and professionals; won first prize in poster competition
Teaching Experience and Contributions
Cell Friends BioBooks: writer & illustrator May – Nov. 2013
• Created and self-published narrative, character-based children’s books
aiming to educate children and parents about modern cell biology
essentials: organism traits, infection and immunity, relative sizes of living
things, cells and organelles
UBC Biology: Hemophilia Case Study Developer Jan. – Apr. 2013
• Created a narrative strategy to integrate topics across biology courses by
relating course objectives to a case of hemophilia A
• Conducted interviews with case study subject and made video recordings;
produced videos/activities currently in use in first-year classes (fall 2013)
UBC BIOL 200 Peer Tutor Sept. – Jan. 2012
• Acted as teaching assistant, answering students’ questions during and
after lectures
• Held office hours and ran midterm review sessions to explain difficult
topics and offer study advice to help students perform their best on exams
and assignments

3. Other Work Experience
Transcriptionist 2011 – 2012
UBC Physics & Biology Departments, Vancouver BC
• Accurately transcribed recordings from student lab and tutorial sessions
focus groups, and interviews as part of course reform research under the
Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative
Health Information Services Data Remediation Assistant 2008 – 2009
British Columbia Women & Children's Hospital, Vancouver BC
• Investigated patient medical records to eliminate duplicates and correct
errors in multiple databases
Client Service Representative 2007 – 2008
Vancouver Animal Wellness Hospital, Vancouver BC
• Collaborated with all staff to coordinate hospital administration and deliver
exceptional service (e.g. triage, scheduling, billing, client intake/education,
post-surgical calls to check patient recovery status, event planning)
• Prioritized role as intermediary between healthcare provider and client to
provide understanding of diagnoses and treatment to deliver best care
• Trained new staff and participated actively in continuing education
Preferred Provider Organization Services Coordinator 2005 – 2006
Hygeia Corporation, Toronto ON
• Cooperated with other department team members to process US medical
claims for international clients based on established contracts
• Established and maintained pleasant, productive relationships with clients,
allowing for improved efficiency of information sharing
• Initiated and collaborated with developers on contract automation project
from initiation through user acceptance testing, resulting in team
productivity increase of 20%
• Participated in training new staff and worked on long-term projects while
consistently completing urgent daily tasks by deadline
Animal Care Assistant 2002 – 2004
The Animal Clinic, Toronto ON
• Cared for canine and feline inpatients by giving prescribed diet, exercise,
and medications, monitoring progress, and playing to ease fear or
loneliness
• Assisted veterinarians and animal health technicians with examinations,
minor procedures and preparing animals for anesthesia and surgery

4. Professional Service and Volunteer Work
Leadership Experience
Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity 2010 – 2014
Vice-president, Programming 2013 – 2014
• Managed Chairs of six committees to coordinate multiple yearly events
• Liased between Executive and Committees to ensure smooth planning
and conflict resolution
Vice-president, Recruitment 2012 – 2013
• Responsible for marketing campaign and public speaking to attract new
members
• Reviewed applications and conducted panel interviews of candidates
Chair, Professional Committee 2011 – 2012
• Planned and executed six events designed to improve members’
professional skills and maximize access to working physicians
Organizations and Committees
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective 2012 – 2014
• Created and delivered workshops on immune system basics and vaccine
mechanisms for fellow volunteers and women in the community
• Cooperated with other volunteers to run a safe women’s-only space
offering primary and alternative health services
Community Activities and Personal Development
Agama Yoga Feb. – April 2010
• Earned Level 1 certification for 150-hour intensive training course
Toronto Rehab Hospital, Geriatric Psychiatry Ward 2005 – 2006
• Interacted one-on-one with patients with dementia to encourage
socialization and support use of memory and language functions