Biomedical R&D

SAGEDEH S. SHAHABI

*** ****** ** *, *******, ON, M5A 1Z4

* ** - *** - **** - * *********@*****.***

PROFILE QUALIFICATIONS

Strong analytic, prototyping and problem solving skills acquired through 4 years of

hands-on research and development experience in biomedical field

Ability to balance working independently but in team environment gained from working

within teams consisting of 15-30 members with wide range of backgrounds

Proven track record of establishing effective collaborations with hospitals, industrial &

research partners [Hôpital Saint-François d'Assise, National Research Centre (NRC),

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute & Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

(NSERC)]

Professional presentation skills developed through delivering presentations at meeting,

seminars and conferences

Languages: English, Arabic & Persian (advanced)

EDUCATION

M.A. Sc, Biomedical Engineerin g (GPA: 3.4 out of 4) Graduated Nov 2012

Uni versity of Ottawa – Ottawa, ON

B.A. Sc, Biomedical Engineering (GPA: 3.8 out of 4) Graduated June 2008

Ajman University of Science & Technology – Dubai, UAE

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Functional knowledge of medical devices and biomedical instrumentation systems

Service support including installation, diagnostic, calibration & preventive maintenance of

medical & laboratory equipment

Working with test and calibration equipment such as digital multi -meter, oscilloscope,

patient simulator, safety analyser, and electrosurgical analyzer

Experienced in manufacturing implantable devices for therapeutic applications

Knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLP), good manufacturing practices (GMP), bio-

safety regulations, quality assurance and compliance of medical products

Proficient in performing literature searches, developing research-ethics protocols for

human & animal studies

Technical report writing skills with experience in preparing reports & manuscripts

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Sagedeh S. Shahabi **********@*****.*** 416-***-****

MR Image Acquisition & Processing Software: DICOM, fastView, MedInria

Design &Simulation Software : LabView, Matlab/Simulink, PSPICE

Programming Languages: C++

MS Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Biomedical Technician (short-term contract) Jun 2014-Jan 2015

Stem Cell Bioprocessing Laboratory, McGill University- Montreal, QC

Optimized coronary stents and prosthesis to reduces risk of medical complications in

coronary bypass surgeries

Designed an in-vitro imaging platform to screen endothelial progenitor stem cell

involvement in vascular regeneration

Provided technical support for laboratory instruments (i.e. maintenance and calibration)

Performed monthly safety inspections of the lab to ensure all applicable principles of

Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) were followed

Created and managed a chemical/stem cell inventory database system for the lab

Product Specialist Sept 2010-Oct 2013

Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus – Ottawa, ON

Performed troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance, and qualification testing of the

laboratory equipment with respect to GMP/GLP requirements

Prepared and updated technical documents including Standard Operating Procedures

(SOP), investigation/progress r eports and work instructions

Assisted surgeons at neurosurgery department to implement diffusion tensor imaging

(DTI) in surgical planning. This technique was used successfully in 40 spinal surgery

cases

Coordinated and executed in -vivo drug localization using 1.5 T MRI and performed

verification testing using in -vivo model

Participated in projects such as new equipment acquisition, purchasing planning,

installation planning, equipment upgrades, evaluation of service contracts and analysis of

vendor proposals

Established and led quality assurance program for radiology depart ment

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Sagedeh S. Shahabi **********@*****.*** 416-***-****

Research Assistant April 2010-Sept 2012

Chemical and Biological Engineering De partm ent, Ottawa U niversity – Ottawa, ON

Developed a novel computational methodology which enables clinical MRI to provide

significant information on the integrity of degradable implants and their degradation

behavior after implantation

Drafted technical reports to summarize routine analyses and extensive long -term studies

Supervised over 10 researchers in project planning, experimental set up and data collection

Intern Engineer July 2008- Sept 2009

Department of Health & Medical Services (DOHMS) –Dubai, UAE

Managed the acceptance process for over 80 new medical equipment

Modified medical devices to improve performance and safety

Provided service support and maintenance of the health care equipmen t

Designed of an electro-magnetic based device which aids patients with sleeping

disorder to fall asleep (90% successes rate for 35 case studies)

Developed a wireless electrocardiogram instrument that allows doctors to monitor

heart signals remotely

CERTIFICATIONS AND HONORS

Won the best oral presentation at CQMF conference in Shawinigan, QC

Won the best poster and oral presentation prize at annual conference at Ottawa Hospital

Research Institute

Awarded the 2 nd prize for the poster presentation competition at Ottawa University

Certified as an excellent student at the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral studies at

University of Ottawa

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