Research Experience

Contributions towards scientific knowledge and innovation.

Laboratory Experience

Shapiro Lab

University of Alberta·April 2019 - September 2019

Type-1 Diabetes & T-cell Proliferation

Contributions
·Analyzed T-cell proliferation patterns using FlowJo software
·Performed ELISA, flow cytometry, and gel electrophoresis
·Monitored animal subjects for behavioral and physical changes
Flow CytometryELISAFlowJoGel Electrophoresis

iGEM Research Competition

University of Alberta·April 2018 - November 2018

Anti-fungal Compound Research in Bees

Contributions
·Conducted anti-fungal compound research
·Handled live bees for behavior monitoring
·Presented findings on international stage
MicrobiologyAnimal HandlingData Analysis

Bayne Lab

University of Alberta·October 2017 - January 2018

Bio-acoustics Software Validation

Contributions
·Validated bio-acoustic software accuracy
·Prepared data by gating frequencies
Signal ProcessingData Validation

Publications & Presentations

Unjamming Deferrals: Supporting Students Through JAMN Bot, a Mobile RAG-Grounded Policy Assistant

Farinas, M., Garcia, A., Reyes, M., Nueva, J., Qureshi, N., Elsaadany, M., Shams, S.

IEEE SmartEdu 2026·2026·Under Review

Current Methods and Future Research in the Diagnosis of Alzheimers Disease

Jhajj, G., Farinas, M.

CUSJ·2019·In Press

Wnt4 as a Novel Biomarker for the Early Detection of Acute Kidney Injury

Lee, J., Jhajj, G., Farinas, M., Solez, K.

Festival of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities·2019·Edmonton, AB