Sidi Li
Graduate Student
M.Sc., McMaster, anticipated 2012
B.Sc. (Honours) Biotechnology/Economics, University of Waterloo, 2010
Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
McMaster University
Health Science Centre, Room 4H31B
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1
905.525.9140 ext.22757 | ext.28813
905.522.9033
lis26@mcmaster.ca
Brief Biography:
Sidi graduated from the University of Waterloo with an honours of science degree in the Biotechnology/Economics program in 2010. Sidi joined the Li lab in the summer of 2010.Previously, Sidi worked for industry Canada as an economist; a research assistant at The Robarts Research Institute, Environment Canada, University of Waterloo, and Wilfred Laurier University.
Out side of the lab, Sidi spends her time volunteering in the community, playing sports, playing various musical instruments, and oil painting.
"If I could be anyone for one day, living or dead, real or fictional...I would be God. I would use my power to stop all the wars, relieve world hunger, cure all diseases, stop all discrimination, restore our environment, and fill everyone's heart with love andhappiness."
Research Interests:
My research focuses on a small truncated protein named tGcd. This toxic molecule was derived from the N-terminal membrane anchor of the glucose dehydrogenase enzyme in E. coli.
Awards:
- Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship, Government of Ontario, Ministry of Training, 2005-2010
- Staff Association Award, University of Waterloo Staff Association, Summer 2007, Winter 2010
- The University of Waterloo Dean's List, 2005-2009
- Work Report Award, University of Waterloo, Winter 2007
- University of Waterloo Entrance Scholarship, Fall 2005