Nika Maani
About Nika Maani
Nika Maani is a Biomedical Data Analyst with extensive experience in genetics research, currently working at BenchSci since 2020. She has held various roles in academic and clinical settings, including positions at the University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children.
Current Role at BenchSci
Nika Maani serves as a Biomedical Data Analyst at BenchSci, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on analyzing biomedical data to support research and development efforts. Her work contributes to advancing scientific understanding and improving outcomes in the biomedical field.
Education and Expertise
Nika Maani holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Honours Anatomy and Cell Biology from McGill University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She further pursued a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto, completing her studies from 2015 to 2018. Currently, she is a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Toronto, working towards her PhD since 2020.
Previous Experience at The Hospital for Sick Children
Nika Maani has extensive experience at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. She worked as an MSc. Candidate in Molecular Genetics from 2015 to 2018 and later served as a Post-Graduate Research Associate from 2018 to 2019. Her work in these roles involved significant research contributions in the field of genetics.
Teaching and Mentorship Roles
Nika Maani has engaged in teaching and mentorship roles at the University of Toronto. She was a Teaching Assistant for the course MGY250: Introduction to Medical Genetics in 2021 for four months. Additionally, she served as a Mentor in the Access Us Peer Mentorship Program from 2017 to 2018, supporting fellow students in their academic journeys.
Research Experience in Cardiovascular Genetics
Nika Maani has participated in research focused on cardiovascular genetics. She worked as a Research Student in the Cardiovascular Genetics and Development Group at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute in 2012. She also contributed to the Cardiovascular Endocrinology Research Group at the same institute in 2009, gaining valuable experience in genetic research.