SHADA TABET

MSc Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine.

University of Geneva.

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to you to express my great interest in joining the EPFL Blue Brain Project Team.

I am a second year Neuroscience MSc student at the University of Geneva. My research is affiliated with the Department of Paediatrics at the
Geneva University Hospital under Dr. Petra Huppi. Using advanced MRI techniques, I am currently assessing the effects of early music intervention
during NICU stay on preterm resting state functional connectivity (Rs-Fc). Specifically, I am examining the longitudinal Rs-Fc during music intervention of
preterm infants from 33 weeks gestation to term equivalent age (TEA), and I am going to compare that to the preterm control group that was not
exposed to music. I will also be comparing the Rs-Fc of preterm infants exposed to music during NICU at TEA, to full-term infants at birth. I have
accompanied my PhD supervisor, Joana Almeida, to the Center Developmental De L'enfant at HUG, to welcome parents and take their preterm babies to
the MRI division for data acquisition. I am responsible for completing the preprocessing and data analysis using MATLAB and SPM. I am also currently
conducting my internship project in the Hummel Lab (EPFL) at Campus Biotech under the supervision of Dr. Hummel, in which my project focuses on
assessing the effects of TMS stimulation on the visual cortex V1 and V5 loop, as well as assessing subject visual performance improvement after TMS
stimulation. During my internship, I strengthened my skills in fMRI data acquisition and preprocessing, as well as learned new skills in TMS acquisition
and EEG preprocessing and data analysis. I firmly believe that my research background makes me a strong candidate as a possible employee at EPFL Blue
Brain Project. Other than the rich research experience that I have gained so far during my MSc journey, the courses I took during my first and second
year have also strengthened my knowledge on neurodegenerative disease pathology, diagnoses; especially using brain imaging, and treatment.
Additionally, I have gained experience using the programming language Python and the theoretics of Machine Learning and AI while taking Michael
Dayan’s course: Introduction to Neuroimaging module of the Neuroimaging Data Science (NIDS) course.
I am confident that my experience and knowledge will be of great benefit to your esteemed research group. I would love the opportunity to
expand my research experience and add value to your team. I am looking for possible job opportunities for September 2022, as that will be when I would
have completed my MSc program. I am looking forward to meeting with you and discussing my experience in more detail. If you require any further
documentation, I would be happy to provide that for you.

Best Regards,
Shada Tabet.
 SHADA TABET
T: 41765177363 E: Shada.Tabet@etu.unige.ch
Chemin de la Gradelle 14, 1224 chêne-bougeries, Switzerland.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Research specialization in fMRI acquisition and TMS, experience in fMRI and EEG data analysis.
• Experienced in MATLAB, and operating systems; including Linux, SPM, and EEG lab, acquired through current lab work and
courses taken at UNIGE during Neuroscience MSc.
• Beginners’ knowledge in Python and R programming language.
• Research Assistance experience in directed study course at Wilfrid Laurier University which contributed to Dr. Tristan
long’s research data and publication of his paper: “Phenotypic plasticity in female mate choice behavior is mediated by an
interaction of direct and indirect genetic effects in Drosophila melanogaster”.
• Four years of work experience in clinical healthcare settings, including rehabilitation research centres.

EDUCATION
MSc Neuroscience
University of Geneva September 2020 – Present.

• Specialized research: Currently working under Dr. Petra Hüppi at the HUG paediatrics department, to assess the effects of
music intervention during NICU care on neonatal longitudinal brain development in preterm infants using multimodal advanced
MRI techniques.

Research Internship, Campus Biotech.

Hummel Lab – EPFL, Geneva. June 2021 – Present.
• Working under Dr. Hummel, Dr. Estelle Raffin, and Michele Bevilacqua, at the EPFL Geneva branch, Campus Biotech.
• Research focuses on whether TMS stimulation in the visual cortex strengthens the neural connections between V1 and V5 using
TMS, and whether that improves subject performance on visual task.
• Observed the data collection process and familiarized myself with the process of EEG acquisition and TMS application.
• Strengthening my MATLAB and coding skills to complete preprocessing of raw EGEG data, and data analysis.

Bachelor of Science, Honours Biology

Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON September 2011- April 2016.

• Specialized training in statistical programs such as SPSS and R.

• Research Experience in a Laboratory and clinical setting:
o Directed study course: Life Consequences of Inbreeding BI495V.
o Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, Directed Study

Dr. Tristan Long, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON January 2014 - April 2015.
● Conducted an independent experiment by collecting and examining a wide range of specimens to ensure their
validity.
● Observed specimen behavior and offspring under certain conditions, and examined the results using computerized
statistical data.
● Prepared a final seminar to present my findings to faculty, staff and masters students.
 Genève, le 10 December 2021

ATTESTATION

Le Service des admissions de l'Université de Genève atteste que

Madame Shada TABET,

née le 02.10.1993,
n° de matricule : 20-345-948

est régulièrement inscrite au semestre d'automne 2021, du 20.09.2021 au 20.02.2022, à la Faculté

de médecine de l'Université de Genève, pour la Maîtrise universitaire interdisciplinaire en
neurosciences.

Dr. Jasmine Champenois

Directrice de la division de la formation
et des étudiants

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