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Rajini Seevaratnam, BSc |
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EDUCATION
School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health York University, Toronto, ON Thesis: The effects of coffee, caffeine, and chlorogenic acid supplementation on molecular outcome measures of oxidative stress and apoptosis in brain tissue of Cu/Zn SOD1 mutant G93A mice, an animal model of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Sept 2003 – Apr 2007 Honours Bachelor of Science Specialization in Kinesiology School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Science University of Western Ontario, London, ON Fourth Year Independent Study: Literary review and seminar presentation of ALS analyzing the potential mechanisms of neurodegeneration, the difficulties in clinical diagnosis, and the psychological impacts on both patients and their caregivers. AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, & DISTINCTIONS April 2009 Selected for APS Media Release, EB 2009, New Orleans, LA, April 18-22, 2009 · NGIRIS & EANRIS Poster Participant, EB 2009, New Orleans, LA, April 18-22, 2009 · Awarded First Place Prize, Experimental Animal Nutrition RIS Poster Competition, EB 2009, New Orleans, LA, April 18-22, 2009 April 2009 York University Media Release January 2009 2009 Caroline tum Suden/Frances A. Hellebrandt Professional Opportunity Award. Awarded by the American Physiological Society (APS). To be presented at Experimental Biology 2009 (New Orleans, LA) Sept 2007 – Apr 2008 Dean’s Honour List, York University Sept 2006 – Apr 2007 Dean’s Honour List, University of Western Ontario Sept 2005 – Apr 2006 Dean’s Honour List, University of Western Ontario Sept 2004 – Apr 2005 Queen Elizabeth Aiming for the Top Scholarship Sept 2003 – Apr 2004 Dean’s Honour List, University of Western Ontario Queen Elizabeth Aiming for the Top Scholarship University of Western Ontario Entrance Scholarship June 2003 Ontario Scholar Bilingual Certificate EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Supervisor: Dr. Lorne Zinman, ALS Research Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON Sept 2008 – Present Teaching Assistant Course: Nutritional Aids in Sport and Exercise (KINE 4120) School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, ON Sept 2008 – Present Teaching Assistant Course: Skilled Performance and Motor Learning (KINE 3020) Sept 2007 – Present Research Assistant Supervisor: Dr. Mazen J Hamadeh, Nutrition Laboratory School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, ON Jul 2001- Present Private Academic Tutor Toronto, ON May 2006 – Aug 2007 Toronto Social Services – Summer Student Support Assistant North York Central Social Services, City of Toronto, Toronto, ON May 2005 – Aug 2005 Research Assistant Study: Ortech Data Centre website patient research data record London Health Sciences Centre, Department of Orthopaedic Research, University Hospital, London, ON Sept 2004 – Apr 2005 Research Assistant Study: Use of Hands Free Technique among surgeons and operating room nurses during various surgical procedures University of Western Ontario, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, London, ON Sept 2004 – Dec 2004 Aquatics Instructor Boys and Girls Club of London, London, ON May 2004 – Aug 2004 Intellectual Property Department Summer Student McCarthy Tétrault LLP, Department of Trademarks and Copy Rights, Toronto, ON Aug 2002-Aug 2003 Rehabilitation Assistant Scarborough Physiotherapy and Rehab Clinic, Toronto, ON Jan 2002 – Sept 2005 Aquatics Lifeguard and Instructor City of Toronto Parks and Recreation, East District, Toronto, ON Jul 2000 – Aug 2002 Administrative Assistant Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc., Toronto, ON COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS Sept 2007 – Present Kinesiology and Health Science GSA Treasurer York University, Toronto, ON Sept 2007 – Present Graduate Student Association member York University, Toronto, ON Sept 2006 – Apr 2007 VP Student Affairs, Kinesiology Student Council University of Western Ontario, London, ON Sept 2005 – Apr 2006 Kinesiology student representative, Kinesiology Student Council University of Western Ontario, London, ON ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIPS
2008 American Physiological Society (APS) 2008 American Society for Nutrition (ASN) 2007 Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) 2007 Canadian Personal Trainer Network (CPTN) TECHNICAL SKILLS
Animal Research Skills: mice handling and sacrifice, surgical removal of organ and muscle tissues Laboratory Research Skills: lab maintenance (ordering chemicals and equipment), preparation of various buffers and solutions, pH titration, spectrophotometric enzyme assays, protein quantification and analysis, western blotting, imaging, lab supervisory Clinical Research Skills: research ethics preparations, patient recruitment (informed consent), bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) measurements VOLUNTEERING June 2008 Researcher, ALS Neuromuscular Clinic Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Toronto, ON Jul 2007 ALS Society of Ontario fundraiser: Blue Jays baseball game, Toronto, ON Oct 2006 ALS Society of Ontario: WALK for ALS, London, ON Sep 2006 – Apr 2007 Kinnector (mentor) for first year kinesiology undergraduate students University of Western Ontario, London, ON Sep 2005 – Apr 2007 Child monitor for YMCA daycare, University of Western Ontario, University Community Centre, London, ON Dec 2004 – Dec 2007 Games coordinator and event organizer for Kinesiology Special Games for special needs children, University of Western Ontario, London, ON EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Travelling independently: China, California, United Kingdom, Holland, Switzerland, France, Cuba Mountain Climbing: Rochers De Naye (1810m, Switzerland); Huangshan (1864m, China) Recreational Fitness: cardiovascular and resistance training, fitness classes Recreational Sports: swimming, volleyball, tennis, British netball Nutrition, Fitness, and Health promotion JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
ABSTRACTS
Seevaratnam R, Raha S, Tarnopolsky MA, Hamadeh MJ. Caffeine increases apoptosis and decreases antioxidant enzyme capacity, in spite of decreasing markers of oxidative stress in female G93A mice, an animal model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Proceedings of the CSCN-CSNS Annual Scientific Meeting 2009:276 (abst.). Seevaratnam R, Raha S, Tarnopolsky MA, Hamadeh MJ. Caffeine reduces motor performance and antioxidant enzyme capacity in the brain of female G93A mice, an animal model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). FASEB J 2009;23:963.3 (abst.). Abstract Seevaratnam R, Raha S, Tarnopolsky MA, Hamadeh MJ. Coffee increases antioxidant enzyme capacity in the brain of male G93A mice, an animal model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). FASEB J 2009;23:109.6 (abst.). Abstract Seevaratnam R, Raha S, Tarnopolsky M, Hamadeh MJ. Coffee improves antioxidant capacity in male G93A mice, whereas caffeine reduces it in female G93A mice, an animal model of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Proceedings of the Ontario Exercise Physiology Conference 2009:27 (abst.). Seevaratnam R, Patel BP, Hamadeh MJ. The Bradford assay proves superior to the Lowry assay in determining protein concentration for comparison of nutrient protein interactions in skeletal muscle. Proceedings of the CSCN-CSNS Annual Scientific Meeting 2008:SUP14. Seevaratnam R, Patel BP, Hamadeh MJ. Determination of protein concentration in skeletal muscle using two spectrophotometric assays: the Lowry and the Bradford. FASEB J 2008;22:LB252 (abst.). Abstract Seevaratnam R, Patel BP, Hamadeh MJ. To Lowry or to Bradford: Validation of two spectrophotometric methods for the determination of protein concentration in skeletal muscle. Proceedings of the Ontario Exercise Physiology Conference 2008:26 (abst.). INVITED TALKS November 29, 2006 School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario “Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Brief Review” CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Seevaratnam R, Raha S, Tarnopolsky MA, Hamadeh MJ. Caffeine increases apoptosis and decreases antioxidant enzyme capacity, in spite of decreasing markers of oxidative stress in female G93A mice, an animal model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Canadian Society for Clinical Nutrition and Canadian Society of Nutritional Sciences Annual Scientific Conference, Quebec City, QC, May 30 - June 2, 2009 (poster presentation). Seevaratnam R, Raha S, Tarnopolsky MA, Hamadeh MJ. Caffeine reduces motor performance and antioxidant enzyme capacity in the brain of female G93A mice, an animal model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Experimental Biology conference, New Orleans, LA, April 18-21, 2009 (poster presentation). Seevaratnam R, Raha S, Tarnopolsky MA, Hamadeh MJ. Coffee increases antioxidant enzyme capacity in the brain of male G93A mice, an animal model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Experimental Biology conference, New Orleans, LA, April 18-21, 2009 (oral presentation). Seevaratnam R, Raha S, Tarnopolsky M, Hamadeh MJ. Coffee and caffeine supplementation reduces markers of oxidative stress in male and female G93A mice, an animal model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Ontario Exercise Physiology Conference, Barrie, ON, January 23-25, 2009 (podium presentation). Seevaratnam R, Patel BP, Hamadeh MJ. The Bradford Assay Proves Superior to the Lower Assay in Determining Protein Concentration for Comparison of Nutrient Protein Interactions in Skeletal Muscle. Canadian Society for Clinical Nutrition and Canadian Society of Nutritional Sciences joint conference, Toronto, ON, May 29 - 31, 2008 (poster presentation). Seevaratnam R, Patel BP, Hamadeh MJ. Determination of protein concentration in skeletal muscle using two spectrophotometric assays: the Lowry and the Bradford. Experimental Biology conference, San Diego, CA, April 5-9, 2008 (poster presentation). Seevaratnam R, Patel BP, Hamadeh MJ. To Lowry or to Bradford: validation of 2 spectrophotometric methods for the determination of protein concentration in skeletal muscle. Ontario Exercise Physiology conference, Barrie, ON, January 25-27, 2008 (podium presentation). MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION Seevaratnam R, Hamadeh MJ. The effects of coffee, caffeine, and chlorogenic acid supplementation on molecular outcome measures of oxidative stress and apoptosis in brain tissue of Cu/Zn SOD1 mutant G93A mice, an animal model of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Am J Clin Nutr. 2009.
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