JENNA

RIES
Excited by innovative approaches to advanced human health
s 438.887.7437 _ Jenna.Ries@mail.mcgill.ca
5 jennaries.weebly.com + Montreal, QC

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE ACHIEVEMENTS

Research Associate  Published Author
EnGene Inc. in 3+ peer-reviewed journal articles
r Sep 2016 - ongoing + Montreal, QC
Oral Platform Development
 Formulation and characterization of nanoparticles for targeted delivery
f Best Research Poster Award
Oral Presentation at Probiota Conference,
of gene therapeutics to mucosal tissues Amsterdam 2016

Research Scientist P Co op Student of the Year

Lallemand Health Solutions ACE Award for BC / Yukon, 2012
r May 2015 - Sep 2016 + Montreal, QC
Preclinical research of probiotics for human health applications
 Development of novel analytical methods and high-throughput
screening models SKILLS
Flow Cytometry C. elegans

EDUCATION Confocal Microscopy RT-PCR

Biotechnology, M.Sc. Applied GPA Molecular Cloning Cell Culture

McGill University 3.96 / 4.00
r 2014 - 2016

Biochemistry, B.Sc. HOBBIES & INTERESTS

with Co op & Honours Thesis GPA

7.40 / 9.00 F
University of Victoria A

r 2009 - 2014 E

STRENGTHS B

D
 Creative Problem Solving C
reinforced by troubleshooting experience and assay development
A Learning French
B Training at the gym
c Written & Verbal Communication C Playing ukulele
through oral presentations, research posters & progress reports D Trying new foods
E Dancing Rockabilly Jive

R Team Player F Photography

who is consistently reliable and open-minded to new perspectives

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