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Paraish Misra

Nephrologist/ Research fellow

University of Toronto

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Introduction to Python

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R Programming

My New Course

Introduction to Python

Data explorer, uncovering insights in the digital wilderness.

My Work

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Introduction to R

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Introduction to Python

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Intermediate Python

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Introduction to R

DataCamp Course Completion

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Introduction to Python
Introduction to R
Intermediate Python
Data Manipulation with pandas

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Fibrocor Therapeutics | Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

Bioinformatics Scientist

-Developed Shiny applications to facilitate simultaneous interrogation of multiple bulk RNAseq datasets -Developed an algorithm to predict clinical outcome data based on transcriptomic data, validated on multiple datasets -Performed in silico analysis to evaluate potential therapeutic targets
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McEwen Stem Cell Institute | Jul 2017 - Present

Research Fellowship

-Studying the role of HLA in allorejection of cadaveric and human pluripotent stem cell-derived islets. -Optimizing protocols to generate stem cell-derived definitive endoderm, pancreatic progenitors and pancreatic endocrine cells more efficiently -Developing ways to direct endocrine differentiation of human pluripotent stem cell-derived stem cells towards specific lineages (alpha, beta, delta, enterochromaffin) -Work being applied towards a PhD degree

University Health Network | Jul 2017 - Present

Clinical Fellow

-Evaluate candidates for pancreas and islet transplantation, alone or in combination with kidney transplantation -Perform longitudinal care assessing tolerance and efficacy of immunosuppression, pancreas/islet/kidney allograft function, and general health -Assess causes of graft dysfunction and implement appropriate treatment plans

University of Toronto | Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

Resident Physician, Nephrology

-Treated patients with kidney disease, transplantation, and disorders of electrolytes and acid-base disturbances -Performed interventions for management of acute and critical illness related to kidney dysfunction, including initiation of dialysis -Researched methods to predict renal failure in diabetic kidney disease

Centre universitaire de santé McGill ( CUSM ) | McGill University

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Health Centre ( MUHC ) | Jul 2012 - Jun 2015

Resident Physician, Internal Medicine

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My Education

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Fellowship, Clinician-Investigator ProgramUniversity of Toronto | 2021
Residency, Nephrology Residency ProgramUniversity of Toronto | 2017
Internal Medicine Residency ProgramMcGill University | 2015
Doctor of Medicine (MD) McGill University | 2012
Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales, Health SciencesMarianopolis College | 2007

About Me

I am a Clinician-Scientist with expertise in nephrology, transplantation, stem cells, diabetes, and bioinformatics. I'm passionate about uncovering synergies in biology, technology and data science to create solutions that improve health outcomes.

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