Hi, I’m
Paalini Sathiyaseelan
Selangor
Summary
Forward-thinking individual with outstanding communication, leadership experience and passion for knowledge dispersal. Offering 10-year background in academic research experience, and in training and empowering students and team members in the form of project lead, teaching assistant or tutor, with personally-designed innovative and engaging didactic, and leadership strategies in both scientific and non-scientific academia. Excited to bring talent for the growth of your company
Overview
10
years of professional experience
13
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
Work History
Simon Fraser University British Columbia
Graduate Research Student
01.2014 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Trained volunteers, undergraduates and Master's students on hypothesis development, equipment handling and accurate quantitative analysis.
- Presented compelling data from Oncology-centered research projects to audiences ranging from 100-300 people at conferences and seminars in Canada and other countries.
- Assessed data using complex and de novo scientific methods while following important specifications, including required handling of equipment such as confocal and electron microscopes.
- Worked as member of integrated project team of approximately 20 people in highly collaborative work environment across countries to establish novel neurodegenerative disorder as valid diagnosis.
Science & Policy Exchange (SPE)Quebec
SPE Cafe Coordinator
07.2020 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Led a team of approximately 20 volunteers at a time from concept creation and task delegation to successful fulfillment of seminars, webinars and discussion groups - topics include research excellence, mental health in academia and intersection between researchers and science policy.
- Drafted and presented recommended updates to current legislation, regulations and policies, and reports outlining policy actions including as an integrated team member for the invited Pre-Budget consultation project by the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance.
- Educated students on political science topics to expand knowledge of field including being an invited panel speaker at the 58th Annual Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) on the impact of COVID-19 on graduate students in Canada.
Simon Fraser University British Columbia
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
09.2014 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Oversaw classes of up to 30 students for 2nd year Genetics course.
- Prepared lessons according to course outline to convey required material and deepen student understanding of subject matter - 2nd year Genetics course
- Strategized and mapped out lesson plan for special needs students.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
Education
Simon Fraser University , Burnaby, BC, Canada
Ph.D. from Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
01.2014 - 05.2022
University Overview
Specialization in Oncology
Dalhousie University , Halifax, NS, Canada
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry And Molecular Biology (Hons.)
09.2009 - 05.2013
Taylor's University College, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Pre-University Diploma
06.2008 - 07.2009
Skills
Building and distribution of Educational materials
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SPE Cafe Coordinator
Science & Policy Exchange (SPE)
07.2020 - 10.2021
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Simon Fraser University
09.2014 - 12.2014
Graduate Research Student
Simon Fraser University
01.2014 - 05.2022
Simon Fraser University
Ph.D. from Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
01.2014 - 05.2022
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry And Molecular Biology (Hons.)
09.2009 - 05.2013
Taylor's University College
Pre-University Diploma
06.2008 - 07.2009
Publications
Scientific Publications
- P. Sathiyaseelan, S. Chittaranjan, S. E. Kalloger, J. Chan, N. E. Go, M. A. Jardon, C. J. Ho, T. Hui, J. Xu, C. Chow, D. Gao, F. D. Johnson, W. W. Lockwood, G. B. Morin, D. J. Renouf, D. F. Schaeffer, S. M. Gorski, " ATG4B and ATG4A loss result in two-stage cell cycle defects in pancreatic cancer cells" Journal of Cell Biology (2022) (submitted).
- M.Morimoto, V. Bhambhani, N.Gazzaz, M. Davids, P. Sathiyaseelan, E. F. Macnamara, J. Lange, A. Lehman et al. "Bi-allelic variants in the autophagy-related gene ATG4D are associated with a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by speech and motor impairment", Nature Med Gen (in review).
- C. Lebovitz, N. Wretham, M. Osooly, K. Milne, T. Dash, S.Thornton, B. Tessier-Cloutier, P. Sathiyaseelan et al. "Loss of Parkinson’s susceptibility gene LRRK2 promotes carcinogen-induced lung tumorigenesis" Scientific Reports, 11;2097 (2021).
- P. Sathiyaseelan*, K. Rothe, K. C. Yang, J. Xu, N. S. Chow, S. Bortnik, C. Choutka, C. Ho, X. Jiang & S. M. Gorski, "Diverse mechanisms of autophagy dysregulation and their therapeutic implications: does the shoe fit?" Autophagy, 15(2),369-71(2018).
- K.C. Yang*, P. Sathiyaseelan*, C. Ho* and S.M. Gorski*, "Evolution of tools and methods for monitoring autophagic flux in mammalian cells" Biochemical Society Transactions, 46(1),97-110(2018)
Examples of Non-Scientific Publications: Unless otherwise stated, all authors provided equal contribution.
- S. Baskaran, D. Maddiboina, J. Kum, S. Laframboise, P. Sathiyaseelan, M. Rilling,F. Qaiser, A-K. Trinh and S. McGuirk,"Intersections Between Next Generation Researchers and Science Policy in Canada – Past, Present and Future" CSPC (2021).
- S. Baskaran, M.Dakessian, D. Maddiboina, P. Sathiyaseelan and A-K. Trinh,"The need for sustainable federal support for equity, diversity and inclusion in research" CSPC (2021).
- P. Sathiyaseelan, "Cracking the Glass Ceiling in Science Funding" Medium (2020).
- Jack Bauer, Saina Beitari, Jessica Bou Nassar, Gabrielle Brewer, Maïa Dakessian, Marie Franquin, Alizée Gouronnec, Tina Gruosso, Pablo Martinez, Sumedha Sachar, Paalini Sathiyaseelan, Vivienne Tam, Karl Thibault, Anh-Khoi Trinh, “Mental health: How can academia do better?” SPE website (2020).
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