Dentist · Researcher · Educator
Neilket Patel
Blending clinical excellence in dentistry with a deep foundation in molecular research and bioinformatics.
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About Me
I'm a multidisciplinary professional with a Doctor of Dental Medicine and a Master of Education, alongside a strong research background in bioinformatics and cancer genomics at The Hospital for Sick Children.
My journey spans clinical dentistry — including molar endodontics, surgical extractions, and CAD/CAM prosthodontics — to published cancer research and classroom mentoring. I'm driven by lifelong learning and a commitment to patient care.
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Education
2022 — 2023
Master of Education (MEd)
University of Ottawa
2018 — 2022
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
University of Saskatchewan — College of Dentistry
2014 — 2018
Honours BSc — High Distinction
University of Toronto · Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (Co-op)
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Experience
Associate Dentist
Jul 2022 — Present
Aura Dental · Regina, Saskatchewan
- Providing general dentistry including oral surgery, endodontics, fixed & removable prosthetics, and restorations
Bioinformatician / Research Associate
2018 — 2019
Huang Lab — The Hospital for Sick Children
- Classified pediatric brain tumours using molecular data such as methylation
- Applied bioinformatics to predict chromatin interactions and the epigenetic landscape in brain tumours
- Investigated C19MC miRNAs in producing malignant cell states in ETMRs
Undergraduate Thesis Student — Bioinformatics
Feb 2017 — Apr 2018
Huang Lab — The Hospital for Sick Children
- Investigated the genetic basis of primitive neuroectodermal tumours via next-generation sequencing analysis
- Developed bioinformatic pipelines to efficiently process large volumes of genomic data
Student Clinician
Mar 2019 — Apr 2022
DIRECT Dental · Saskatoon West Dental Clinic
- Helped provide free dental care by triaging patients and assisting upper-year students during procedures
Research Analyst
Sep — Dec 2016
Environment and Climate Change Canada — Government of Canada
- Evaluated soil phosphorus management models and reviewed literature on phosphorus chemistry
- Developed training manuals for use with environmental simulation tools
Teaching Assistant
Jan — Apr 2017
University of Toronto — School of the Environment
- Collaborated with students to develop agent-based environmental chemistry and economic simulations
Chemistry Tutor
Jan 2016 — Apr 2018
University of Toronto Scarborough
- Tutored first-year introductory chemistry, improving student marks by up to one letter grade
Ecology Lab / Research Assistant
May — Sep 2015
Cadotte Lab — University of Toronto Scarborough
- Collected field data for ecological studies on invasive species and pollinators
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Skills
Clinical Dentistry
Research & Bioinformatics
Professional
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Licences & Certifications
CDSS — General Dentist License (Saskatchewan)
RCDSO — General Dentist License (Ontario)
DLOSCE — American Dental Association
NDEB Written Examination & OSCE
NBDE Part I & II (ADA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
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Awards & Scholarships
3M Oral Care Canada Student Clinical Excellence Award
University of Saskatchewan · 2022
President's Scholar of Excellence
University of Toronto · 2014
Dean's List & University of Toronto Scholar
University of Toronto Scarborough · 2015, 2016, 2017
Chiu, Yvonne C. M. Memorial Scholarship in Genetics
University of Toronto · 2017
A.D. Allen Memorial Scholarship
University of Toronto · 2015
Entrance Scholarship
University of Toronto at Scarborough · 2014
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Publications
A C19MC-LIN28A-MYCN Oncogenic Circuit Driven by Hijacked Super-enhancers Is a Distinct Therapeutic Vulnerability in ETMRs: A Lethal Brain Tumor
Cancer Cell, 36(1), 51-67.e7 · 2019