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Jason De Melo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Toronto, where he specializes in student well-being, evidence-informed assessment, and protein-protein interactions. He completed his Ph.D. at McMaster University in 2014, focusing on the regulation of the tumor suppressor protein PTEN. After his Ph.D., he furthered his training as a postdoctoral fellow at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, concentrating on the post-translational regulation of the MYC protein. He also developed and taught a laboratory course on CRISPR gene editing and was involved in training programs for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at the University Health Network. Before returning to academia, Dr. De Melo worked as a medical copywriter where he helped develop educational content for clinical trials and new therapeutics. His extensive teaching and research experience makes him a valuable asset to the academic community.
University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joined the Department of Biochemistry specializing in student well-being and teaching.
McMaster University • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Taught courses related to biochemistry, metabolism, and pathophysiology.
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