Kyle MacLean

M.Sc. Biochemistry 2006
Department of Biochemistry
The University of Western Ontario, London Ontario

B.Sc. Honors Genetics 2003, with distinction
Department of Biology
The University of Western Ontario, London Ontario

O.S.S.D., O.A.C. 1999
Essex District High School, Essex Ontario

CIHR Strategic Training Program in Cancer Research and Technology Transfer (STICR-TT)
$22,600 - London Regional Cancer Program, London Health Sciences
September 2004

Special University Scholarship
$5,500 - Department of Biochemistry, University of Western Ontario
September 2003

Scholarship of Excellence
$2,000 - The University of Western Ontario
September 1999

Deans Honor List
Faculty of Science, The University of Western Ontario
September 1999 - April 2003

Digital Imaging Technician - Dept. of Anatomy and Cell Biology Imaging Centre, UWO

Master of Science Research Project - Dept. of Biochemistry, UWO
Identification and Molecular Analysis of DNA Sequences Bound by Pax7

Honors Genetics Research Project
Analysis of a subterminal proliferative zone in Gryllus pennsylvanicus utilizing immunohistochemistry.  Results presented in thesis defense, April 2003

Honors Genetics Program
Competitive entrance program focusing on individual research and seminar presentation.

Summer Research Assistant - Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Conducted research on the Canada-wide Colorado Potato Beetle Project, analyzing pesticide resistance in pest insects.  Planning and preparation of experiments and maintaining several insect cultures.

Oral Presentations
MacLean, K., and Yee, S-P. 2005.  Identification and molecular characterization of Pax7 DNA-binding sites. UWO Department of Biochemistry Graduate Student Seminar Series. London, Ontario

Martin, K. and Yee, S-P. 2004.  Identification of Pax7 target genes by chromatin immunoprecipitation. UWO Department of Oncology Research & Education Day. London, Ontario.

Poster Presentations
Martin, K. and Yee, S-P. 2005.  Identification and molecular characterization of Pax7 DNA-binding sites. UWO Department of Oncology Research & Education Day. London, Ontario.

Martin, K. and Yee, S-P. 2004.  Identification of Pax7 target genes by chromatin immunoprecipitation. St. Joseph’s Hospital Margaret Moffatt Research Day. London, Ontario.

Published Meeting Abstracts
Zhurov, V., Martin, K., and Grbic, M. 2002.  How cellularization affects patterning?  Pattern formation in related syncytial and total cleaving wasps.  61st meeting of the Society for Developmental Biology.  Madison, WI.  Suppl. Dev. Biol. 247:444.

Let's Talk Science volunteer demonstrator
Organzie and demonstrate simple science experiments for children ages 4 - 12

Volunteering & Extracurricular Activities
Chair, Society of Graduate Students Finance Committee, UWO Sept 2003 – May 2005
Let’s Talk Science volunteer demonstrator Sept 2000 – May 2003

Society for Developmental Biology
2002 - 2004

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