Greater Toronto Area, Canada
-Supported professors in delivering course content, facilitating student engagement, preparing materials, coordinating labs, and evaluating student performance across multiple undergraduate nutrition courses -Marked and evaluated student assignments, lab reports, exams, presentations, and final projects to assess understanding and provide constructive feedback -Prepared course materials and delivered lectures -Assisted with lab coordination by preparing materials, monitoring attendance and lab progress, and facilitating student participation in practical components
-Contributed to the development of a nutrition database by classifying foods, standardizing units, analyzing nutritional content, and localizing international data based on Chinese dietary habits. -Conducted market research on North American nutrition companies, analyzing their operations, customer feedback, and digital tools to inform strategic development. -Explored and summarized recent clinical nutrition research and supported the development of a digital personal nutrition coach app.
-Conducted clinical and animal research on the metabolic benefits of dietary anthocyanins (glucose/lipid regulation) and the anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin on allergic airway disease, analyzing biomarkers, microbiome, and molecular data. -Performed hands-on lab techniques including ELISA, Western blot, qPCR, flow cytometry, and murine model management (OVA-induced asthma), alongside clinical sample collection and data analysis. -Collaborated on scientific publications and literature reviews, translating research findings into actionable insights for participants and stakeholders.