Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
I am a Masters in Biomedical Sciences student at Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph with a focus on Pet Nutrition. I have previously obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Biochemistry in 2021 and a Masters of Science in Public Health Nutrition. Ultimately my goal is to provide study the foundations of nutrition and bring nutritional knowledge to the veterinary field.
·Worked cross-functionally with Customer Service and Quality Control to research the Petfood market potential in China; synthesized distributor fulfillment data and sales metrics from major online marketplaces to preliminarily pinpoint several suspect unauthorized distributors and transferred the results to the Legal Department. ·Collaborated with R&D and contributed my graduate research into the factory’s weight-management cat food formulation; identified the role of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) in obese-feline metabolism and defined a recommended range of concentration for weight-loss diets. ·Cross-communicated with employers of multiple departments in weekly meetings to coordinate interdepartmental workstreams; enhanced communication, organization, and coordination skills; developed strong multitasking capability to handle complex workloads.
·Completed LC–MS and NMR metabolomic scanning of feline serum (140+ metabolites) and identified >30 obesity-linked or diet composition-linked metabolites, contributing foundational evidence for subsequent weight-management cat food formulation research (manuscript in submission). ·Performed SAS-based generalized linear mixed-model analyses, revealing feline serum metabolites significantly modulated by body condition (obesity) and dietary macronutrient composition (protein, fat, carbohydrates). ·Authored the manuscript and compiled, tabulated, and visualized data, resulting in enhanced understanding and application of data visualization techniques.
·Conducted Evidence-Based Medical Nutrition Therapy under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. ·Provide Food and Nutrition counseling for patient under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian ·Attended daily morning rounds in the Emergency department with other medical professionals (MD, Registered Nurse, Social Work etc.) ·Attended weekly Registered Dietitian meetings with the Nutrition Supervisor to reflect the latest performance results and learn about the latest policies in practice.
1. Provided monthly updates in compliance with monitoring standards of CDC REACH grant. 2. Analyzed and modified menu items for local supportive housing food service with specific recipes following USDA Myplate and 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines to provide a more nutritionally balanced diet for residents. 3. Created a resource guide connecting food donors, food recipients, and volunteer groups within the Cleveland area to help with Hunger Network's Food Rescue program. 4. Provided information handouts introducing the Supporting Wellness at Pantries (SWAP) project for food pantries to help categorize different foods based on Nutritional Content. 5. Provided info-graphic and promotional handout for the Produce-Perks organization to help Ohio EBT participants secure fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers.