S-M Shaheen
Positions
Manager Research
Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
Manager Research
Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Medical Genetics
Manager Research
Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
Contact information
Background
Credentials
Certificate in Office Application, University of Calgary, 2020
Certificate in Project Management, University of Calgary, 2019
Certificate Course on Genetics Studies, HARVARD School of Public Health, Boston, USA, 2008
Educational Background
Doctor of Philosophy-PhD Medical Genetics-In Preparation, University of Calgary,
MSc, Molecular Genetics, McGill University, 2005
MSC, Marine Biology University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, 1995
MBA, Marketing Management Bangladesh Open University , 2002
Biography
Sarker M Shaheen is the Research Manager for the Neurogenetics and Precision Medicine
Research Network. He has a Master’s in Molecular Genetics from McGill University and Post Graduate research training from Harvard Medical School of Public Health and Project Management (PM) in University of Calgary. Shaheen also obtained MBA & Master’s in Marine Biology from University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. He has over 22 years experience of managing Genetics and Genomic research and 10 years in Bio-Pharmaceuticals product Management activities. In recent years, Shaheen has been closely involved in the devolvement and maintenance of the DNA Biobank for the Population Neurogentics and Precision Medicine in Child and Youth Mental Health Research Network.
Research
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Projects
BC platform System; https://www.bcplatforms.com/
i. Optimizing DNA management systems entering Clinical and Population-based data into the BC System.
ii. Executing and monitoring regularly if stored specimen collection and processing protocols are aligning with the BC system and key
stakeholders’ protocol.
iii. Involved in the Implementation of participants’ confidential records as per research and bioethics guidelines.
iv. Routine backup for the database according to the current Biobank’s plan (BC System).
i. Genetic and Environmental Influences on Behavior and Cognition in Childhood Neuropsychiatric Disorders
(https://lab.research.sickkids.ca/schachar/spit-for-science/).
ii. PGx -SParK: The discovery of Pharmacogenetics markers and tools for the Child and Youth Mental Health. The aim of this project is
to implement Canada’s first Pharmacogenetics testing service to improve drug treatment outcomes in children receiving mental health
care (https://www.psychpgxlab.com/projects/pgx-spark).
iii. Autism Spectrum Project: Harnessing the Power of Population-Based Samples for Gene x Environment.
iv. Brain Function and Genetics in Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors - NIH-Supported Project
Awards
- Research Travel Fund; Hospital for Sick Children., Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. 2015
- Research Travel Fund; Hospital for Sick Children., Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. 2012
- Research Travel Fund; Hospital for Sick Children., Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. 2010
- Recruitment Excellence Fellowship, GPSO, McGill University. , McGill University. 2006
- CIHR (Genes, Environment and Health Training Program, CIHR. 2006
- F.C. Harrison Fellowship, McGill University. 2004
- F.C. Harrison Fellowship, , McGill University. 2003
- Graduate Studies Research Fellowship, Chittagong University, Bangladesh., Chittagong University, Bangladesh.. 1994
Publications
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Areas of Interest:
• DNA Data Management • Matheson Center Biobank Management
• Patient Report Writing • Neurogenetics Gene Discoveries
• Project Management • Public Speaking
• DNA Sequencing/SNP Genotyping • Recruitment and Coaching • Molecular Quality Control Evaluation
• Budget, Inventory, and supply management • Industry/Research Collaborations
• Stakeholder Management • Leadership and Team Building
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