MY curriculum vitae
Highlights from my journey
BIOGRAPHICAL
Languages
English, Russian, Spanish, French
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
2020
M.Sc. Biology
Western University
London, Canada
2020
MSc Thesis Dissertation
Supervisor: Dr. Graham J Thompson
The Social Biology Group Behavioural Genetics and Sociobiology Laboratory,
Western University
London, Canada
2019
Termite Biology Course
(duration: 7 days)
Dr. Thomas Chouvenc
Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center,
University of Florida
Ft. Lauderdale, USA
2018
Sociogenomics Course
(duration: 5 hours)
Dr. Timothy A Linksvayer
International Congress IUSSI – International Union for the Study of Social Insects
Guarujá, Brazil
2015
i.B.Sc. Honours International Biomedical Sciences
York University
Toronto, Canada
2015
Certificate of Proficiency in Spanish Language
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies,
York University
Toronto, Canada
2014
Honours Thesis Dissertation
Supervisor: Dr. Amro Zayed
Honeybee Genetics and Genomics Laboratory,
York University
Toronto, Canada
2012
Academic Year Abroad
Faculty of Medicine,
Universitat de Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
AWARDS AND GRANTS
Ruth Horner Arnold Fellowship in Biology
$1500
2018
Biology Graduate Student Travel Award
$100
2018
MEMBERSHIPS
Since
European Society for Evolutionary Biology
ESEB
2020
Toronto Entomologists’ Association
TEA
2019
Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists
CAPA
2018
Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution
CSEE
2018
Entomological Society of Ontario
ESO
2018
International Union for the Study of Social Insects
IUSSI
2018
Ontario Beekeepers’ Association
OBA
2018
RESEARCH PRACTICE
2019- 2020
Graduate Research Assistant
Dr. Graham J Thompson
The Social Biology Group – Behavioural Genetics and Sociobiology Laboratory
Biology Department, Western University, London, Canada
2014
Molecular Biologist
Dr. Amro Zayed
Honeybee Genetics and Genomics Laboratory
Department of Biology, York University, Toronto, Canada
2013
Research Assistant
Dr. Amro Zayed
Honeybee Genetics and Genomics Laboratory
Department of Biology, York University, Toronto, Canada
TEACHING AND MENTORSHIP
2020
Honours Research Student Mentor
Biology Department, Western University, London, Canada
May 13, 2019
How to train your honey bee?
Teaching Workshop (duration: 1.5 hours) for two classes of Senior Kindergarten students (age: 4-5 years)
Bonaventure Meadows Public School, London, Canada
May 10, 2019
Teaching Workshop (duration: 1.5 hours) for two classes of Grade 1 students (age: 6-7 years)
Lord Roberts French Immersion Public School, London, Canada
March 29, 2019
Expert Panelist – How to succeed in graduate school?
BIOL 3595B Advanced Genetics course (100 students) for Dr. David R Smith
Biology Department, Western University, London, Canada
March 24, 2019
Research Presentations Chair and Judge – Ontario Biology Day
Session I: Cell and Molecular Ecology, Cancer and Disease Biology
Session II: Ecology and Evolution, Ecology
Biology Department, Western University, London, Canada
March 13, 2019
Guest Lecturer – Demonstration of Fisher’s Theorem with asexual organisms
BIOL3466 Evolutionary Genetics course (100 students) for Dr. Marc-André Lachance
Biology Department, Western University, London, Canada
February 7, 2018
Guest Lecturer – MSc Research Presentation
BIOL4436 Behavioural Ecology course (50 students) for Dr. Graham J Thompson
Biology Department, Western University, London, Canada
2017-2019
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Biology Department, Western University, London, Canada
Animal Behaviour
Behavioural Ecology
Animal Behaviour
Evolutionary Genetics
Scientific Methods in Biology
Dr. Graham J Thompson
Dr. Graham J Thompson
Dr. Graham J Thompson
Dr. Marc-André Lachance
Dr. Ray Zabulionis
2019
2019
2018
2018
2017
►TALKS AND ◾POSTERS
►BeeCon2020 – Southern Ontario Bee Researchers’ Symposium
Virtually hosted by: Centre for Bee Ecology, Evolution and Conservation (BEEc), York University
Toronto, Canada
October 16, 2020
►International Congress
ESEB – European Society for Evolutionary Biology
Logomo Event Center
Turku, Finland
August 23, 2019
►International Student Symposium – Termite Biology Course
Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center, University of Florida
Ft. Lauderdale, USA
June 5, 2019
◾Toronto Entomologists’ Association Symposium
Ramsay Wright Laboratories, University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
March 23, 2019
◾Neuroscience & Behaviour and Biology Colloquium
Department of Psychology, McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
March 7, 2019
►BeeCon8 – Southern Ontario Bee Researchers’ Symposium
York University
Toronto, Canada
November 23, 2018
►XVIIIth International Congress
IUSSI – International Union for the Study of Social Insects
Convention Center of Casa Grande Hotel
Guarujá, Brazil
August 7, 2018
◾XVIIIth International Congress
IUSSI – International Union for the Study of Social Insects
Convention Center of Casa Grande Hotel
Guarujá, Brazil
August 6, 2018
◾CSEE – Canadian Society for Ecology & Evolution Meeting
Fundamentals in Ecology and Evolution: Now and Into the Future
University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
July 21, 2018
►OE3C – 48th Ontario Ecology, Ethology and Evolution Colloquium
Western University
London, Canada
May 12, 2018
◾International Congress
Biology and Genomics of Social Insects
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
New York City, USA
May 6, 2018
►BeeCon6 – Southern Ontario Bee Researchers’ Symposium
York University
Toronto, Canada
November 24, 2017
◾OE3C – 43rd Ontario Ecology, Ethology and Evolution Colloquium
Western University
London, Canada
May 3, 2013
PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Molecular signatures of kin selection: Are sterile caste-associated genes nearly neutral?
AM Chernyshova, GJ Thompson In: Ontario Insects 24 (3)
Toronto Entomologists’ Association, Toronto, Canada. p.34
2019
Soldier-biased gene expression in a termite implies indirect selection for defensiveness
AM Chernyshova, GJ Thompson In: Kocher S, Sumner S, Zayed A (eds)
Biology and Genomics of Social Insects, Cold Spring Harbor, New York, USA. p 42
2018
PUBLICATIONS
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2018
2018
MEDIA COVERAGE
Videos
Radio and Podcasts
November 1, 2019
CBC Radio One: London Morning with Rebecca Zandbergen
In the Press
November 25, 2019
Nature.research Instagram post
November 7, 2019
SCIENTIAS.NL
November 1, 2019
The Medical News
November 1, 2019
Western Biology Research Digest
Issue 2, p. 2
October 30, 2019
BIOENGINEER Science News
October 30, 2019
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry: Media Relations
August 30, 2018
Lawson Health Research Institute ‘Latest News’ Feed
July 1, 2013
Canadian Honey Council
Hivelights 26 (2): pp. 11-13
PUBLIC ⬥PRESENTATIONS AND ▬ SEMINARS
⬥ Termite biology presentation and live termite exhibit
The 6th Annual London Bug Day (duration: 5 hours)
London Children’s Museum
London, Canada
September 7, 2019
⬥ Termite biology and invasive impact. Public talk and live termite exhibit
Toronto Entomologists’ Association Bug Rearing Day
The Toronto Zoo
Toronto, Canada
April 13, 2019
▬ Molecular signatures of kin selection: Are caste-associated genes nearly neutral?
MSc Exit Talk
Friday Philosophicals Graduate Biology Seminar Series, Ecology & Evolution Stream, Western University
London, Canada
March 29, 2019
⬥ Talk and live showcase of termites
Termites of Toronto: The Social Biology of An Invasive Home-Wrecking Insect
Toronto Entomologists’ Association, University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
February 23, 2019
⬥ Fall Preview Day
Live termite display and discussion of MSc research with Western University visitors and potential future students
North Campus Building, Western University
London, Canada
November 18, 2018
⬥ Live termites exhibit
The 5th Annual London Bug Day (duration: 5 hours)
London Children’s Museum
London, Canada
September 8, 2018
⬥ Talk and a tour of the Western University Honeybee Apiary at Windermere Manor Park to Western Alumni Network Members (50 visitors)
Department of Alumni Relations and Development, Western University
London, Canada
June 6, 2018
▬ Molecular signatures of kin selection: Are caste-associated genes nearly neutral?
MSc EntryTalk
Friday Philosophicals Graduate Biology Seminar Series, Ecology & Evolution Stream, Western University
London, Canada
March 9, 2018
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS ATTENDED
Ontario Beekeepers’ Association (OBA) Annual General Meeting & Conference
Holiday Inn Burlington Hotel & Conference Centre
Burlington, Canada
November 16, 2019
Conference for Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists (CAPA) and Ontario Beekeepers’ Association (OBA) Annual General Meeting
Lamplighter Inn and Conference Center
London, Canada
November 16, 2018
Ontario Beekeepers’ Association (OBA) Spring Meeting – Honey and Mead Producers
Blue Mountain Resort
Collingwood, Canada
March 22, 2018
LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE INVOLVEMENT
2018-2019
Academic Committee Member (elected position)
Society of Graduate Students (SOGS), Western University, London, Canada
Western Research Forum 2019 Moderator
Western Research Forum 2019 Poster Judge
Abstract Reviewer
March 22, 2019
March 22, 2019
February 10, 2019
2018-2019
SOGS Representative (elected position)
Society of Graduate Students (SOGS), Western University, London, Canada
2017-2019
Service Provider – Bartender at Graduate Biology Social Events
Biology Department, Western University, London, Canada
Professional Bartender Certificate No: 54354
Smart Serve Certificate No: e130521144146
Western Biology Chair’s Departmental Holiday Function
Department of Biology 16th Annual Barbeque
Western Biology Chair’s Departmental Holiday Function
Department of Biology 15th Annual Barbeque
Western Biology Chair’s Departmental Holiday Function
Department of Biology 14th Annual Barbeque
December 14, 2019
September 6, 2019
December 12, 2018
September 7, 2018
December 9, 2017
September 15, 2017
2017-2018
Social Committee Representative (elected position)
Society of Biology Graduate Students (SOBGS), Western University, London, Canada
Organized the following Graduate Biology social events:
Biology BioBall – Annual Formal Gala event
Holly Jolly Biology
Graduate Students Halloween Party
April 20, 2018
December 8, 2017
October 27, 2017
2017-2018
Exam Proctor
Biology Department, Western University, London, Canada