Research Professional Experience

LILIA KAUSTOV, PH.D.

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PROFILE

A results-driven Scientist with extensive Academic and Biomedical research experience in biochemistry, cancer biology, biophysics, epigenetics and structural proteomics. Successfully led multiple research projects, established extensive and productive internal and external collaborations confirmed by a strong publication record. Proven project management competence that enabled completion of high quality work according to allocated resources and timelines developed through diverse research experiences in multiple laboratory settings. Strong ability to apply and leverage scientific background to interpret complex scientific information, and establish subject matter expertise. Highly motivated and detail oriented, with excellent organizational and analytical skills proven in fast–paced, challenging environments through research experience. My career goal is to apply my interdisciplinary research experience, scientific creativity, communication skills and desire to work in a team-oriented multidisciplinary environment to provide scientific exchange and guidance, and deliver advanced scientific discoveries into evidence-based medicine.

SUMMARY

Highly motivated and detail oriented scientist with excellent organizational and leadership skills proven in fast-paced, challenging environments through collaborative research experience.

Excellent time management and problem solving skills maintained by prioritizing work and meeting deadlines of overlapping projects.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills strengthened through extensive research experience in academia.

Strong expertise in the areas of biochemistry, epigenetics, biophysics and structural proteomics gained through extensive research in multiple laboratory settings.

Strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through authoring 11 and co-authoring 6 peer-reviewed publications, presentations at 20+ conferences and various teaching assistantships.

Experienced in liasing with scientists to develop, analyze, edit and submit data for manuscripts; expert in grant/proposal writing and submission process.

Self-motivated and innovative with well-developed presentation skills capable of creatively presenting material and tailoring it to the appropriate audience in academic and workplace settings.

Enthusiastic, motivated, adaptive learner and flexible team member with excellent interpersonal and communication skills maintained by prioritizing work in cross-functional teams to produce high quality work.

Strong computer skills (Windows and UNIX operating system; MS-Office, Adobe Suite, EndNotes).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Prof. Sheng’s Laboratory, York University, Toronto, Scientific Consultant September, 2016 – present

Provide scientific consultation, exchange, guidance and deliver advanced scientific discoveries for ongoing and

new projects.

Write proposals and grants.

University Health Network, Toronto, Scientific Associate 2007 – September, 2016

Responsibilities

Designed, proposed and supervised numerous research projects in the laboratory.

Analyzed, summarized and published findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Participated and presented findings at the international and domestic conferences.

Established relationships and worked collaboratively with laboratories in Canada and worldwide on

research projects and ensured the results were published in peer reviewed journals.

Supported and guided other research groups by advancing their knowledge of latest strategies and

experimental design of ongoing and new projects.

Engaged in collaborative activities with pharmaceutical companies and used “chemical probes” to study

function of target proteins by assessing their therapeutic potential in human diseases, including cancer.

Created reports, documentations, drafts, manuscripts and presentations.

Sucessfully solicited external funding for research by writing proposals and applying for grants.

Organized bi-weekly seminars and arranged individual presentors.

Research

Focused on epigenetics using the tools of biochemistry, cancer biology and biophysics and characterized

protein-protein interactions involved in the regulation of histone proteins by post-translational modifications.

Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Postdoctoral Fellow 2003 – 2007

Responsibilities

Involved in collaboration project with pharmaceutical company and screened “small molecule” libraries

to assess their druggability against target proteins by NMR.

Designed, proposed and managed research projects in the laboratory.

Paticipated and presented research findings at the conferences and meetings.

Completed comprehensive literature search and reviews for manuscripts and grants submissions.

Supervised summer and M.Sc. students and managed lab issues relating to biosafety and equipment.

Research

Conducted structure-function studies and chemical modulation of proteins involved in cellular mechanisms

that are disrupted in cancer and other diseases.

Department of Chemistry, Technion, Postdoctoral Fellow 2001 – 2003

Responsibilities

Designed, proposed and supervised research projects in the laboratory.

Conducted, analyzed, summarized and published findings in international journals.

Supervised summer students and managed lab issues relating to biosafety and equipment.

Paticipated and presented research findings at the faculty meetings and conferences.

Research

Established structure-function relationship of KDO8P Synthase and characterized its catalytic mechanism by using a complex of biophysical and structural biology techniques, enzyme kinetics, protein chemistry and site directed mutagenesis. Developed and established cryobiology and lyophilization protocols for solid protein samples.

AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS

Canadian Institute of Health Research Fellowship (CIHR)

2005 – 2008

Governor General Award of Canada and Fellowship for Leukemia Research (LLSC)

2005 – 2006

Helena Lam Award and Fellowship, Ontario Cancer Institute

2004 – 2005

The Israel Science Foundation Fellowship (ISF)

2003 – 2004

Technion President Award for Excellnce

2000 – 2001

Technion President Award for Excellnce

1999 – 2000

EDUCATION

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel

PhD

2001

Biochemistry

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel

MSc

1996

Chemistry

MENTORING, COLLABORATIVE WORK & LEADERSHIP

Mentoring & Collaborations

Established effective and productive internal and external collaborations with 5 institutions.

Summarized and published results in peer-reviewed journals. Ensured that lab members

participated in research initiatives by facilitating bi-weekly meetings and arranging

presentors. Managed all lab issues relating to biosafety and equipment and ensured

problems were resolved on a timely basis. Trained faculty and lab members to operate the

equipment. Mentored 15+ graduate students in protein production and purification,

biochemical assays and spectroscopy.

Communication

Published 17 papers in peer-reviewed journals; presented results in 20+ national and international conferences. Expertise in grants and proposal writing and submission.

Teaching Experience

Lecturer Assistant for the following courses: General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry. Technion, Haifa, Israel (1993-2002).

Leadership

Oral presentation and poster Judge for 2007 - 2010, Department of Medical Biophysics

Research Symposium, University of Toronto.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Fundamentals of project planning and management, University of Viriginia

2017

Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials Certificate, John Hopkins University

2017

Clinical Research Certificate, National Institute of Health (NIH)

2016

Grant Writing Workshop, Ontario Genomics Institute, Toronto

2009

Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), PharmEng Innovations, Toronto

2008

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