Karley Patenaude

I completed a bachelor of science degree in biomedical sciences at the University of Saskatchewan where I majored in physiology & pharmacology. I enjoyed courses that had a lab component where I learned laboratory techniques. The lab skills that I acquired during my undergraduate degree include: PCR, electrophoresis, chromatography, immunostaining, microarrays, mass spectrometry, electrophysiology, centrifugation, microscopy, plating & streaking, and pipetting. My favorite laboratory experience was testing the efficacy of epinephrine administration on a rat ileum in an organ bath in the presence of different inhibitors. I am diligent in following lab safety and protocol.

Safe Places Youth Certified - Respect Group

PAAL (Physical Activity for Active Learning)

2017-2020

Aided adolescents living with disabilities in physical activities by providing physical, mental, and behavioral support to promote an overall healthy lifestyle. Program is affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan's College of Kinesiology.

SWITCH Saskatoon (Student Wellness Initiative Towards Community Health)

2017-2020

Provided direct support to community members seeking help from SWITCH which is a student led medical clinic in an underserved neighborhood in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan that is affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine. Assisted with meals, childcare including speech pathology assistance, mental health support, and providing addiction counseling resources.