Sebastien Church — Neuroscience & Mental Health
Research & Lab
Laboratory Assistant, Carleton University Neuroscience Lab (May 2025 – Present) — supporting a PhD thesis on Unreinforced Spatial Learning and Memory in Rats using Massed or Spaced Training; computer-assisted microscopy and c-Fos quantification in defined brain regions using Stereo Investigator. Summer Student Researcher, Canadian Mental Health Association Ottawa (2024 and 2025) — Diversity, Equity and Inclusion research under Dr. Maryann Roebuck and Dr. Konrad Czechowski, and scoping resources for an updated incident-management platform.
Field Experience
Reserve Combat Medic in Training, Canadian Armed Forces (April 2026 – Present) — initial care and lifesaving interventions for trauma casualties in the field and in clinics. Emergency Responder, Carleton University Student Emergency Response Team, CUSERT (September 2024 – Present).
Education
B.Sc. Neuroscience and Mental Health, Honours, with a minor in Forensic Psychology, Carleton University (Class of 2027). Entrance Scholarship recipient; former Carleton Ravens Track and Field / Cross Country athlete. Ontario Secondary School Diploma with Honours, École Secondaire Catholique Franco-Cité (2019 – 2023); student council Grade 10 representative and Minister of Sports; badminton OFSAA qualifier, top 10 in Ontario for doubles.
Volunteering
Vice President Marketing, Medicine4Youth Carleton Chapter (September 2025 – Present). Assistant Track and Field Coach, Grasshopper Hill Run Club (September 2022 – September 2025). Student Volunteer, RA Centre Ottawa badminton camps (July 2019 – August 2023), leading groups of 20–30 children. Summer Camp Counsellor, Camp des Faucons (July 2019 – August 2021).
Certifications & Skills
Emergency Medical Responder, Canadian Armed Forces (expires June 2029). First Responder, Canadian Red Cross (expires October 2027). Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C, Canadian Red Cross (expires November 2028). Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Commission of Canada (January 2025). WHMIS. Fluently bilingual French and English. Skills: leadership, team coordination, communication, data analysis, community development, RStudio, Microsoft Office.