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| =====Sharon Goh===== | =====Sharon Goh===== | ||
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| - | Undergraduate Research Assistant, School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University | + | Masters student in the School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University |
| - | Studying Honours Biology at McMaster University | + | (2014) H. BSc in the Honours Biology program at McMaster University |
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| - | I will be assisting Leo Hsu and Anthony Tsikouras in their projects by culturing and preparing MCF7 and BMK cells. I will be starting my 4th year thesis project where I will attempt to explain the antifouling properties of PEG-PDMS surface modification from a biological perspective for microfluidic and water sensor applications. | + | Water quality monitoring is vital for natural water preservation efforts and to eliminate the risk of water-related diseases. Failure to accurately detect water contaminants may delay reactive remedial action and prolong public exposure to potentially fatal health consequences. The MacWater group by McMaster University is a collaborative research project which includes Guelph University and Environment Canada to provide a low-cost, real-time, portable solution for water quality monitoring in the field. Examples of some devices that have or are currently being developed by the group are: a low cost dissolved oxygen sensor, a miniaturized Raman spectrometer and microfluidic high content screening platforms for detecting bacteria. However, biofouling continues to be an ongoing challenge in the usage of these devices for long-term water monitoring. Described as the unwanted accumulation of proteins and aquatic organisms on wetted surfaces, biofouling limits sensor and microfluidic accuracy over time. Manual cleaning of sensors is not ideal for long-term water quality monitoring and is costly. |
| + | Surface modification is a well explored field that chemically alters substrate surface properties to be catered towards specific applications. Sharon's research project is to develop a stable solvent-free antifouling strategy with the potential to modify a variety of polymer-based materials. This is also especially useful for multi-material devices as it will simplify the coating process. | ||
| ==== Schedule ==== | ==== Schedule ==== | ||
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| - | Summer 2014; | + | Fall 2015; |
| ^ Time ^ Monday ^ Tuesday ^ Wednesday ^ Thursday ^ Friday ^ | ^ Time ^ Monday ^ Tuesday ^ Wednesday ^ Thursday ^ Friday ^ | ||
| - | | 8:30 - 9:30 | EP 3E03 | | | EP 3E03 | EP 3E03 | | + | | 8:30 - 9:30 | | | | | | |
| | 9:30 - 10:30 | | | | | | | | 9:30 - 10:30 | | | | | | | ||
| | 10:30 - 11:30 | | | | | | | | 10:30 - 11:30 | | | | | | | ||
| | 11:30 - 12:30 | | | | | | | | 11:30 - 12:30 | | | | | | | ||
| - | | 12:30 - 13:30 | | | | BME 701 | | | + | | 12:30 - 13:30 | | | | |Brash Meeting| |
| - | | 13:30 - 14:30 | | | | BME 701 | | | + | | 13:30 - 14:30 | | | | |Brash Meeting| |
| - | | 14:30 - 15:30 | | | | BME 701 | | | + | | 14:30 - 15:30 | | | | | | |
| | 15:30 - 16:30 | | | | | | | | 15:30 - 16:30 | | | | | | | ||
| | 16:30 - 17:30 | | | | | | | | 16:30 - 17:30 | | | | | | | ||
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| ^Base Courses^^Additional Courses^^ | ^Base Courses^^Additional Courses^^ | ||
| ^Course^Date^Course^Date^ | ^Course^Date^Course^Date^ | ||
| - | | WHMIS core | 05/2013 | Machine shop training | 06/2013 | | + | | WHMIS core | 07/2015 | Machine shop training | 06/2013 | |
| - | | Fire Safety | 05/2013 | Safe Handling of Radioisotopes| 09/2013 | | + | | Fire Safety (FHS and Reg.) | 07/2015 | Safe Handling of Radioisotopes| 09/2013 | |
| - | | Electrical Safety | 05/2013 | Autoclave Training | 03/2014 | | + | | Electrical Safety | 06/2014 | Autoclave Training | 03/2014 | |
| - | | Biosafety Level II | 05/2013 | | + | | Biosafety Level II | 07/2015 | Mold Awareness | 05/2013 | |
| | Laser Safety | 05/2013 | | | Laser Safety | 05/2013 | | ||
| - | | AODA | 05/2013 | | + | | AODA | 10/2014 | |
| - | | Slips, Trips, Falls | 05/2013 | | + | | Slips, Trips, Falls | 06/2014 | |
| - | | Mould Awareness | 05/2013 | | + | | Asbestos Awareness | 05/2014 | |
| - | | Asbestos Awareness | 05/2013 | | + | |Chemical Handling and Spills | 06/2014 | |
| - | |Chemical Handling and Spills | 05/2013 | | + | | Ergonomics | 06/2014 | |
| - | | Ergonomics | 05/2013 | | + | | Gas Cylinder | 06/2014 | |
| - | | Gas Cylinder | 05/2013 | | + | | Safety Training Orientation | 06/2014 | |
