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Olivia Sobczyk

Research Director at Thornhill Medical

Olivia Sobczyk has a diverse work experience in the field of medical research and academia. Olivia started their career as a Research Assistant at University Health Network in October 2009, where they worked until September 2012. In this role, Olivia contributed to literature reviews, stayed updated with current research, and assisted in developing novel research questions.

Following their time as a Research Assistant, Olivia became a Lab Manager at Thornhill Medical in October 2009. In this position, they planned, implemented, and coordinated data collection efforts, participated in project design, and conducted mid-level experimental data analysis.

After their tenure as a Lab Manager, Olivia moved to a role as a Postdoctoral Fellow at University Health Network in November 2017. Here, they assisted in developing new imaging analysis concepts and software, conducted statistical analyses, and modified methods to provide new insights into neurovascular aspects of various neurological diseases. Olivia ended their role as a Postdoctoral Fellow in December 2019.

In December 2019, Olivia transitioned to the role of Scientific Associate II at University Health Network. In this role, they performed literature reviews, delivered findings in presentations and conferences, and collaborated with principal investigators to establish scientific approaches.

Olivia's most recent position is as a Scientist at Thornhill Medical, which they started in November 2012. In this role, they have been a key contributor to prospective clinical study execution, managed clinical research studies, provided clinical input during product development, and assisted in product training for investigational products.

Overall, Olivia Sobczyk has extensive experience in clinical research, data analysis, and scientific collaboration.

Olivia Sobczyk obtained a Bachelor of Medical Science in Medical Biophysics from Western University, where they studied from 2003 to 2007. Olivia then pursued a Master of Science in Biomedical Physics at Ryerson University from 2007 to 2009. Continuing their education, they attended the University of Toronto for their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Science from 2012 to 2017.

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Toronto, Canada

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Thornhill Medical

Briefly, what does your company do?*Thornhill, an innovative SME is the inventor, developer and supplier of novel and valuable healthcare systems and devices important in emergency, mobile, and remote/austere health delivery sectors. This includes EMS, Humanitarian, Public Safety and Military and other “challenging circumstance” applications.Thornhill is internationally recognized as a leader in the precise control and management of arterial blood gases. This expertise has allowed it to develop and supply a range of novel, IP protected, portable, medical systems that are able to provide critical life support functions to those deployed in challenging circumstances. Thornhill Medical delivers unique and valuable solutions that include 1) MOVES® SLC™: a portable life support for casualty care during patient transport, in field hospitals and forward surgical suites; 2) ClearMateTM: immediate and effective treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning; 3) MADMTM: mobile anesthesia; and 4) RespirAct™ RA-MR: an investigational tool used in diagnostic procedures which measure vascular reactivity.Thornhill differentiates itself in this market via its superior understanding of the utilization of arterial blood gases, thus eliminating, or substantially reducing the bulk, weight, cost and logistic burdens of other products, while optimizing patient outcomes. The efficacy of its solutions is recognized globally, with the United States Marine Corps, the Government of Ontario and the Federal Government of Canada being notable customers.


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Toronto, Canada

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11-50

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