Youssef Emam
Biochemist
Toronto, ON
1youssefemam@gmail.com
Experience
Sales and Sponsorship Representative
MIST Toronto
Sept 2022 – Present
- Persuaded sponsors and clients to contribute over $20,000 in funding for organization events through strategic relationship building and effective communication
- Actively collaborated with 10+ departments within the organization to ensure successful execution of fundraising events and initiatives, resulting in increased funding year-over-year
- Utilized effective market research, cold calls, email campaigns and social media outreach to secure 10+ financial sponsors, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Research Assistant
Institute for Infectious Disease Research
Jan 2022 – Sept 2022
- Developed and executed over 50 biochemical assays to identify and characterize novel bacterial compounds with potential therapeutic applications, resulting in the identification of 5 new compounds with unique pharmacological properties
- Optimized printing parameters for the 3D printing of tissue-like hydrogels, resulting in a 25% increase in mechanical strength and an improved cell viability rate of up to 40%.
- Utilized predictive software and advanced mass spectrometry data analysis techniques for identifying unknown compounds from bacterial extracts, leading to the identification of 5 unique compounds with antimicrobial properties
Education
McMaster Univeristy
Sept. 2019 – Apr. 2024
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Biomedical Research Co-op Specialization
White Oaks Secondary School
Sept. 2015 – Jun. 2019
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)