Jon Krohn
Energetic Oxford Neuroscience PhD student. Experienced Manager of Acclaimed Entrepreneurial, Academic, Arts & Athletics Groups. Canadian. Speaks English, French, & German.
| Headline: | Scientist |
| Work status: | Full-Time Student |
| Skills: | English, French, German, Leadership, Writing |
| Next step: | Publishing research on the genetics of psychiatric disease. Learning as much as I can about economics and entrepreneurship. |
| Location: | Oxford |
| Groups: | Cambridge Technology Ventures Conference 2008, Oxford Entrepreneurs |
| Visas: | Canada, United Kingdom |
| Interested in: | Finding mentors, Offering Expertise |
| Tags: | canada, oxford, toronto, waterloo |
| Schools: | University of Oxford, Wilfrid Laurier University |
FULL BIO
Energetic Oxford Neuroscience PhD student. Experienced Manager of Acclaimed Entrepreneurial, Academic, Arts & Athletics Groups. Canadian. Speaks English, French, & German.
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Wilfrid Laurier University |
| Position: | Research Assistant |
| Time period: | January 2005 - December 2007 |
| Description: | Supervisors: Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience Professor P Servos; Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Neuroscience Professor LA Parker; Dr. JA Jones
- Efficiently Designed and Analyzed Experiments in several Neuroscience fields - Performed thorough Literature Reviews and Wrote Comprehensive Research Reports - Performed Brain Surgeries - Presented Research Findings to Students and Researchers |
| Employer: | The Cellulae |
| Position: | Editor-in-Chief (2006-2007), Managing Editor (2005-2006) |
| Time period: | January 2005 - December 2007 |
| Description: | Edited and Directed Production of annual 12-page Cell Biology Publication written for the general Wilfrid Laurier University community |
| Employer: | Wilfrid Laurier University |
| Position: | Teaching Assistant |
| Time period: | January 2004 - December 2007 |
| Description: | Courses: "Introductory Biology", "Sensory Processes and Perception", and "Molecular Biology"
- Taught Students Science and Laboratory Process - Created and Evaluated Assignments |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Oxford |
| Time period: | 2007 - 2011 |
| Degree: | Neuroscience, DPhil |
| University: | Wilfrid Laurier University |
| Time period: | 2003 - 2007 |
| Degree: | Biology & Psychology, BSc |
PUBLICATIONS
| Articles: | CL Limebeer, JP Krohn, et al. (2008). “Exposure to a context previously associated with nausea elicits conditioned gaping in rats: A model of anticipatory nausea”. Behavioral Brain Research, Vol. 187, pp. 33-40. |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | Weightlifting, Downhill Skiing |
| Hobbies: | Guitar |
| Clubs: | Vice-President of Oxford Entrepreneurs Society (2008-present)
- highest-ranking student position in the University of Oxford's largest free society - hire society officers, ensure officers are accountable, and encourage society membership - organize an annual science and technology event Social Secretary of Magdalen College Middle Common Room, Oxford (2008-present) - coordinate popular weekly social events for the over 200 graduate members of the college former Executive Producer of Wilfrid Laurier University’s “2007 Campus Club of the Year”, the Musical Theatre Club (2006-2007) - directed a team of artistic, technical, promotional, and finance specialists - the primary production of 2007, "Bat Boy", had a $12 000 budget and was attended by 1200 people Founder and former Director of Wilfrid Laurier University Mentorship Programme for Science Students (2005-2007) - designed and implemented a system for incoming undergraduates to be mentored by senior students former Captain of the Gridiron Football, Rugby, and Wrestling Teams of St David Secondary School in Waterloo Ontario (2002-2003) |
| Awards: | Wellcome Trust Doctoral Research Scholarship (2007-2011): full four-year scholarship plus stipend; 5 awarded for neuroscience research at Oxford annually; over 80 international applicants for the scholarships awarded in 2007
Governor General of Canada’s Academic Medal (2007): for the highest grade point average of the 2200 graduates of Wilfrid Laurier University that year Undergraduate Student Research Award (2005, 2006, & 2007): from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Wilfrid Laurier University President’s Scholarship (2006 & 2007): for outstanding academic record, high-quality involvement in student activities, artistic endeavors, and community service; 4 awarded annually Fairfax Financial Holdings Scholarship (2004-2007): for high academic standing and extra-curricular involvement; 36 awarded annually across Canada Lieutenant Governor of Ontario's Medal (2003): for academic success and contributions to the community during secondary school; one awarded annually per secondary school in Ontario |
Jon's Startups (2)
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The Cellulae
Annual scientific publication for general audiences within the Wilfrid Laurier University community.
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Fundacion Durika
Motivated by environmental deterioration, a group of professional Costa Ricans founded this project dedicated to protecting 8500 hectares of mountain rainforest, environmental education, recovering indigenous cultural heritage, and providing lic...
Jon's Contacts (9)
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Alexandra Jezeph
Oxford University Graduate with experience in art, journalism and real estate. Currently studying for a Masters in Spatial Planning. Involved in start ups in art and journalism. A keen debater.
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Alasdair Bell
Oxford student engineer thinking of big things and looking forward to making them happen. Last year's sabbatical President of Oxford Entrepreneurs, now growing start-ups in the start-up that is Seedcamp.
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