Lauren Belfiore
About
Education
University of Toronto
Doctor of Philosophy / 2025 (anticipated)
University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Science / 2019
Experience
Sunnybrook Research Institute
Post-Doctoral Fellow / 2025 — Present
Lead and conduct research for a spinal cord project and contribute to a collaborative amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) cellular reprogramming project.
Life Sciences Career Development Syndicate
Executive Team Associate / 2023 — 2025
Organized and executed a Mentorship Program connecting over 60 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with professionals in industry and providing mentees with monthly newsletters skill-building workshops and networking events. Supported to the planning operations sales logistics and execution of the Life Sciences Career Expo a multi-day event connecting 150 life science graduate students nationally with industry professionals.
University of Toronto Consulting Association (UTCA)
Associate Consultant / 2023 — 2024
Conducted comprehensive market research and developed a value proposition deliverable for a biomedical start-up contributing to strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Team won Best Engagement Award for our final presentation Driving Innovation in Disease Detection: Market Penetration Strategy for the Canadian Market.
Sunnybrook Student Network Sunnybrook Research Institute
Executive Team Associate / 2022 — 2023
Led planning recruitment and execution of a career panel for student development. Represented student interests and acted as a liaison at the biological sciences faculty meetings. Oversaw financial matters and contributed to the planning committee for the Sunnybrook Student Research Conference. Supported the implementation and administration of workshops to enhance student academic and professional growth.
STEM PASS Foundation Canada
Co-Founder Director / 2020 — 2023
Co-founded a non-profit aimed at alleviating the financial burden of standardized tests and materials through awards. Incorporated the organization and helped develop company policies and bylaws. Conducted comprehensive market research to inform strategic decision-making.
University Health Network University of Toronto
Research Assistant / 2018 — 2019
Contributed to clinical trials including participant recruitment and data analysis in the laboratory of Dr. Kara Patterson focused on enhancing mobility rehabilitation post-stroke.
Head Injury Clinic St. Michaels Hospital
Research Assistant / 2017 — 2019
Led patient recruitment and follow-up procedures for clinical studies for traumatic brain injury patients. Assisted in literature searches and grant writing.
Radius Child and Youth Services
Administrative Research Assistant / 2017 — 2019
Provided research and administrative support including management and maintenance of a clinical database.
Konkussion
Summer Intern / 2017 — 2017
Conducted literature searches for ongoing RD projects contributed to pitch presentations created therapeutic marketing plans and assisted in creating a concussion policy and guidelines.
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