brendan b. chapman resume 2016
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B r e n d a n B . C h a p m a n (519) 933-2382 10 Bramble Drive [email protected] Toronto, ON M3B 2E8, Canada
M e d i c a l S c i e n c e L i a i s o n
Extremely determined, clever, and passionate Biotechnology and Health Sciences Professor has more than 11 years of experience in neuroscience, biotechnology, and pathophysiology.
Reliable candidate is currently looking for a challenging position as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), ideally
with a dynamic and progressive industry leader such as Janssen. Worked as a Research Assistant at the Center for Brain and Mind; chosen as a volunteer at the Hospital for Sick Children with the Clinical Research
Center for Experimental Medicine.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills make the candidate successful in working with students, staff, and other professionals in various areas across different job levels. Dedicated professional demonstrates key abilities in project management, research, analysis, critical thinking, communication, interpersonal relations, organization, training, as well as problem solving. Effectively contributes towards
organizational achievement, thrives in demanding team environments, professionally deals with challenges and responsibilities, and performs extremely well under pressure
Pre-Clinical Research & Education Efficient in Organization & Multitasking Proficient in Interpersonal Relations Task & Detail-Oriented Team Builder Peer to Peer, & B2B Realtionships Project Analysis & Networking
P r o f e s s i o n a l E x p e r i e n c e Centennial College, Toronto, ON, Canada 2012 – 2016 Faculty Member / Professor of Biotechnology and Health Sciences (2012 – 2016) Consultant, Residence Operating Working Group (2015 – 2016) Provided instruction in the Biomedical Technology and Applied Sciences departments with course
content focused on neuroscience and disease development. Acquired comprehensive knowledge on multiple systems which included respiratory, nervous,
endocrine, cardiovascular, muscular, urinary, and lymphatic. Served as a Voting Member of the Grant Review Board for the Natural Sciences and Engineering
Research Council of Canada (NSERC) funding through ARIC. Created Biomedical Sales and Service, an advanced course on effective design, commercialization,
and marketing of biomedical and pharmaceutical equipment. Instructed and communicated complex medical terminology to non-medical personnel; collaborated
with colleagues to address teaching as well as research issues. Directed and supervised approximately 15 people as the Project Manager for the Global Citizenship
and Equity Learning Experience research trip to Costa Rica. Worked with The Small Project, Community Health Africa Trust, and Rift Valley Adventures for the Global
Citizenship and Equity Learning Experience research trip to Kenya. InteraXon, Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada 2016 Consultant Served as a project team member for the Applied Research and Innovation Center (ARIC); developed
a clinical device to test electroencephalography hardware. Created proposed project objectives and targets, and reported to management on progress in
attaining them; maintained plans, permits, as well as SOPs. Provided administrative support for projects by collecting data, documentation, and training staff;
prepared and revised quality assurance reports or guidelines. Established and maintained strong working relationships with the management and staff; guaranteed
strict compliance to operational policies and procedures.
Center for Brain and Mind, London, ON, Canada 2004 – 2011 Graduate Research Assistant Demonstrated the ability to understand as well as communicate written information to medical
personnel by publishing 5 peer reviewed journal articles. Acquired adequate experience in verbal presentation of scientific data with presentations in
numerous national and international scientific conferences. Synthesized, analyzed, and interpreted complex data sets, and applied statistical analyses for
publication; developed solid analytical and critical thinking skills. Worked closely with medical and health care professionals at the center, and assisted students in
preparing research projects, papers, and presentations. Assumed responsibility for the data collection and analysis of 4 projects; evaluated scientific
information in databases and search engines for literature reviews. Coordinated and supervised undergraduate projects, and trained students in medical techniques;
provided the necessary assistance with project planning. Facilitated meetings with professors, medical doctors, supervisors, peers, and students for journal
reviews, lab maintenance, and results of research projects.
E d u c a t i o n & T e c h n i c a l S k i l l s
Centennial College, Toronto, ON, Canada, 2016 Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Certificate
University of Miami, 2015
Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
University of Miami, 2015 Health Canada Division 5 Certificate
Western University, London, ON, Canada, 2011
Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience
Western University, London, ON, Canada, 2006 Master of Science in Neuroscience
Western University, London, ON, Canada, 2004
Honors Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Dean’s Scholar
Microsoft Office Suite MATLAB Internet/Database Searches FMRI/Ultrasound Imaging and Software Statistics Software (SAS)
Memberships/Affiliations: University Council on Animal Care, 2007 – 2011 Society of Graduate Students
Scholarships: Western Graduate Research Scholarship, Western University, 2009 – 2010 Western
Graduate Research Scholarship, Western University, 2008 – 2009 Allan and Donna Lansing Ontario Graduate Scholarship in Medicine – Doctoral Level, 2008 – 2009 Delta Tau Chapter Scholarship –
Doctoral Level, 2008 Western Graduate Research Scholarship, Western University, 2007 – 2008 Western Graduate Research Scholarship, Western University, 2006 – 2007 Cleveland Alumni
Association Scholarship – Doctoral Level, 2007 Special University Scholarship, Western University, 2005 – 2006 Special University Scholarship, Western University, 2004 – 2005 Dean’s Scholar Award, Western University, 2004 Western Scholarship of Distinction, Western University, 2000
Other Information: Program in Neuroscience Representative, Society of Graduate
Students, 2005 – 2007 Presented at 15 regional, national, and international scientific conferences; published in Nature Neuroscience and other peer reviewed journals.
References Gladly Provided Upon Request