HELLO, I'M
Kevin Mercurio
Skeptical but curious
Kevin Mercurio
MSc., BSc. in Biochemistry
Creative Writer & Podcaster
Ottawa, Ontario
613-203-1118
About
Welcome to my site!
Driven by curiosity and a passion for understanding the nature of biological life, I have developed a unique skill set for research in microbiology and genomics. With excellent leadership, communication and time-management skills, I strive to work in creative, innovative environments. I’m also an avid blogger, creator of ScaleneWriting for short fiction works and started a new communications podcast titled Metaphorigins.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
September 2017 – April 2020
(Click to see custom summary of thesis)
Master of Science; Biochemistry
Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology
University of Ottawa – Ottawa, ON
September 2011 - April 2016
Bachelor of Science; Biochemistry (Cum laude)
Department of Chemistry
University of Ottawa – Ottawa, ON
September 2005 - June 2011
Ontario High School Diploma
Saint Paul Catholic High School – Ottawa, ON
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
November 2016 – August 2017
Trade Commissioner
Life Sciences Division of the Trade Commissioner Service
Global Affairs Canada – Ottawa, ON
May 2016 – August 2016
Laboratory Researcher
Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology
University of Ottawa – Ottawa, ON
September 2014 – December 2014
Laboratory Researcher (Co-op)
Biorefinery and Energy Program
FPInnovations – Pointe-Claire, QC
May 2014 – August 2014
Laboratory Researcher (Co-op)
Department of Chemical Engineering
University of Alberta – Edmonton, AB
Technical Experience
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Data Analysis (R, MS Excel)
Yeast Genetics
Chemogenomics Screening
Live-Cell Microscopy
Protein Extraction & Western Blotting
Transcriptomics
Student Mentorship
Publications and Conferences
WHAT I'VE PRESENTED
Mercurio K. Oral presentation for the International Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology Conference; 2019, Aug 18-22; Gothenburg, Sweden.
Mercurio K., Singh D., Baetz K. Poster presentation for the Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology Conference; 2019, May 6-7; Cornwall, ON.
Storms Z., Teel M., Mercurio K., Sauvageau D. Phage: Therapy, Applications, and Research. 2019; 1:1X. Invited article for the preview/inaugural issues.
Fletcher E., Gao K., Mercurio K., Ali M., Baetz K. Metabolic Engineering. 2019; 52: 98-109.
Mercurio K., Hall C., Mah T.F. Poster presentation for the Canadian Society of Microbiology Annual Conference; 2016: June 12-15; Toronto, ON.
Awards and Positions
WHERE I SHINE
Recipient of the 2018 Graduate Studies Leadership Award for Student Engagement (uOttawa)
Winner of the MSc. Biochemistry Seminar Day (uOttawa)
Mentorship Coordinator, S2BN (present)
VP Academic Affairs, BMIGSA (2018-2019)
In-School Mentor, BBBSO (2015-2016)
VP Social, UOHS Healthcare Symposium (2015-2016)
Student Educator, uOttawa Health Services (2015-2016)
Community Volunteer, SPCA (2012-2014)