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Liz Midence resume 03-2016
- 1. Liz Midence 22 SpearsStreet Mobile: 647.919.0659 Toronto, ON M6N 3X7 Email: liz.midence08@gmail.com HIGHLIGHTS I am a motivated health science professional who is passionate about advancing Canadian and global healthcare. My research background spans both basic science and clinical research. My most recent experience involved the management, execution, and analysis of a large randomized controlled trial. • Proven ability to work effectively both independently or as part of a larger team • Significant data analysis and scientific evidence appraisal experience • Excellent organizational and time management skills, allowing me to complete my doctorate in just over three years • Experienced in the timely, thorough, and compliant writing of study protocols, clinical research forms, and other key documents, as well as Research Ethics Board study approvals, amendments, and closures • Outstanding written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, as evidenced by my knowledge translation presentations to cross-functional teams and at conferences at both the national and international level • Able to speak, read, and write in English, Spanish, and French • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SPSS, and experienced in SAS • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) candidate • Mobile throughout the GTA (fully licensed and with own car), and able to travel internationally without restrictions • Served as Child Life volunteer at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario from 2003 to 2012 EMPLOYMENT Medical Assistant Appletree Medical Group, Ottawa, ON January 2012 – September 2012 • Conducted preliminary patient triage including recording height, weight, temperature and blood pressure, and performing basic audiometry and spirometry • Performed various administrative duties including registering patients at front desk and confirming appointments • Opened and closed the clinic, including balancing floats, preparing medical and reception stations for the next day, and redistributing forms to appropriate locations for processing • Assisted in proper document management by scanning records into the electronic patient system, creating medical packages, and ordering forms • Trained to administer immunizations, allergy shots, and other injections Research Technician Variation Biotechnologies Inc., Ottawa, ON June 2005 – July 2010 • Participated in various aspects of vaccine development and evaluation via bioinformatic analysis, animal immunization, and collection/testing of animal samples by different biological assays. • Served as laboratory representative at partner facility in Chengdu, China to oversee preliminary testing of animal samples and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
- 2. Liz Midence 22 SpearsStreet Mobile: 647.919.0659 Toronto, ON M6N 3X7 Email: liz.midence08@gmail.com EDUCATION Doctorate, Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences York University, Toronto September 2012 – January 2016 • Managed a multi-year, five-site, randomized controlled trial involving 169 eligible and consenting women evaluating patient outcomes across different cardiac rehabilitation program models • Developed a comprehensive data analysis framework using SPSS to assess biometric measures, resulting in novel findings and significant recommendations to cardiac patient recovery programs • Coordinated with institutional Research Ethics Boards in order to secure appropriate regulatory approvals, amendments, and closures • Implemented knowledge translation strategy to disseminate findings to senior hospital administrators, medical practitioners, and patients • Screened, recruited, and consented patients both at bedside and post-discharge into randomized study groups • Successfully authored and published four manuscripts in high impact journals including Mayo Clinical Proceedings • Presented study findings at the American Psychological Association Convention, the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, and various national conferences • As senior lab member, supervised and mentored incoming graduate students Master of Science, Department of Microbiology & Immunology University of Ottawa, Ottawa 2011 • Evaluated the immunogenic potential of synthetic influenza proteins (published as per below) Bachelor of Science (Honours, Cum Laude), Department of Biochemistry University of Ottawa, Ottawa 2007 PUBLICATIONS Midence, L., Arthur, H., Oh, P., Stewart, D., Grace, S.L. “Women’s Health Behaviors and Psychosocial Well-Being by Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Model: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” The Canadian Journal of Cardiology (In Press). Grace, S.L., Midence, L., Oh, P., Brister, S., Chessex, C., Stewart, D., Arthur, H. “Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Adherence and Functional Capacity among Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 91,2 (2016): 140-148. Midence, L., Mola, A., Terzic, C., Thomas, R.J., Grace, S.L. “Ethnocultural Diversity in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Call to Action.” Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention. 34,6 (2014): 437-44. Samayoa, L., Grace, S.L., Gravely, S., Benz Scott, L., Marzolini, S., Colella, TJF. “Sex Differences in Cardiac Rehabilitation Enrollment: A Meta-analysis.” Canadian Journal of Cardiology. 30 (2013): 793-800. Samayoa, L., Diaz-Mitoma F., Azizi A. "Characterization of a Branched Lipopeptide Candidate Vaccine against Influenza A/Puerto Rico 8/34 Which Is Recognized by Human B and T-cell Immune Responses." Virology Journal. 8 (2011): 309. RECENT RECOGNITIONS Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada Graduate Research Award October 2015 American Psychological Association Division 38 Outstanding Student Presentation Award August 2015 York Graduate Scholarship September 2012