đź‘‹ Hi there! I’m Jessica Qiu.
I’m a freshly minted MScOT graduate on a mission to help brains, bodies, and the world around them work a little better together. I’m currently seeking work opportunities in neurorehabilitation, acute care, or pediatrics.
I am passionate about developing my research skills and bridging evidence and practice—I am especially drawn to research that has implications for improving people’s lives and the earth we share. Currently, I am a Research Assistant at VisAge Lab, where I contribute to projects investigating EEG biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease. In my free time, you can find me tinkering away on R, Photoshop CC, or Blender.
Have a look at my complete résumé/CV .
- Studying for the NOTCE.
- Updating this personal site using R.
- Designing custom boardgames.
- Catching up on reading.
- Enjoying fall weather!
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MScOT), 2025
University of Toronto, Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (BSc.), 2023
McMaster University, Faculty of Science
Projects 🛠️
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Finance Management Tool for Brain Injury Recovery
Money Money Money! This finance management activity package was created as my fieldwork 4 project to support brain injury recovery. It builds skills for basic money handling, using grocery flyers and online banking!
MScOT Graduate Research Project
Self-initiated graduate research project investigating compensatory movements made by children with CP (cerebral palsy) while playing the Bootle Blast motor-training video game.
The Effects of Reduced Visibility on Fish Activity
Undergraduate honours thesis research investigating the effects of turbidity and low visibility on zebrafish activity.
Community IADL Resources for the GTA
For my fieldwork 2 project, I created this resource list of free or affordable IADL services available for individuals living in the GTA to support patient discharge.
IDDSI Feeding Plan for Parents
This Feeding Plan resource for OTs was created as my fieldwork 1 project to communicate individualized feeding recommendations and support caregiver education.
Canadian OT Practice Process for Swedish Therapists
My presentation for fieldwork 3 explores the Canadian OT Practice Process (COTIPP) through an international lens, fostering cross-cultural learning and exchange between Canadian and Swedish OT practices.
Social Ascension & Antioxidant Capacity in Cichlids (Graphical Abstract)
Designed a graphical abstract for a scientific paper. Page is under construction, more coming soon! 🚧
Simon Says; Leadership Behaviour in Redside Dace
My research on leadership behaviour in redside dace! This project was completed for PNB 2QQ3 and presented at the AOPUTC Conference.
Gotta Plot ‘Em All (An R Experiment)
So you’ve caught ‘em all…now it’s time to plot ‘em all! A data visualization experiment using PokĂ©mon data.
The Great Gestalt Rescue (TA Interview Presentation)
Luigi’s been kidnapped! Join Mario on his great rescue mission and and learn about the psychology behind the Gestalt Principles along the way.
Publications đź“ť
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Featured Work Experience đź’Ľ
Curious about the full picture? Explore my résumé here.
- Worked on several research projects investigating biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease and fall-prevention interventions in older adults, supervised by Dr. Eugenie Roudaia.
- Assisted with study visit procedures by using EEG (electroencephalogram) to collect patient data, administering & scoring neuropsychological tests, & consolidating data in REDcap survey software.
- Prepared research ethics board (REB) documents and used MATLAB to analyze EEG data.
- Managed responsive behaviours, supported delirium prevention, and incorporated management strategies for patients with cognitive impairment.
- Improved patient care through recreational activities, ADL, and mobilization support.
- Implemented universal falls precautions and intentional rounding to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Professionally trained in effective teaching and science communication, taught 3 tutorials a week for introductory psychology classes and provided mentorship support to over 220+ students.
- Assessed students’ individual needs and adapted teaching approach to meet different needs.
- Received honourable mention for the “TA of the Year Award” based on student nominations.
- Responsible for the laboratory’s animal care program & proactively cared for 8+ fish species by completing tasks like feeding, water quality checks, water changes, and health checks.
- Communicated effectively with team of 25+ students working on 10+ ongoing experiments to ensure smooth operation, & planned social events to foster community.
- Assisted field crew with projects monitoring local aquatic ecosystem health and supporting endangered species.
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Let’s Connect. ✉️
Working on a project or want to chat about my experiences? Please reach out!