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Shelly Au

Critic · DISC type C
Associate Director, Research Programs & Administration at The University of British Columbia
📍 Canada

Shelly Au is the Associate Director of Research Programs & Administration at The University of British Columbias Faculty of Medicine. With a PhD in Cell Biology and dual certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), she operationalizes strategic research priorities, with a notable focus on Multiple Sclerosis research.

Outside of her scientific and administrative career, Shelly has a passion for creativity. To rediscover this passion while completing her PhD, she enrolled in a freelance makeup artistry program and worked as a makeup artist as a side gig, showcasing a unique blend of analytical and artistic talents.

Unique fact: While earning her PhD in virology, she also became a certified freelance makeup artist.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Associate Director, Research Programs & Administration
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Canada
Personality Overview

How Shelly shows up

Critic
Objective Thinker
Information Seeker

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Priorities

Topics Shelly cares about

MS Research
Serves on the Steering Committee for the MS Research Network at UBC and actively promotes initiatives and hiring for this key area.
Research Operations
Her core role involves managing the faculty's research portfolio from conceptualization to implementation, backed by her PMP certification.
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Career

Work history

3-2023
Associate Director, Research Programs & Administration
The University of British Columbia
10-2020 - 3-2023
Senior Manager, Research Programs & Services, Faculty of Medicine
The University of British Columbia
8-2018 - 10-2020
Manager of MS MRI Research
The University of British Columbia
7-2017 - 5-2018
Director Of Operations
Perioperative Brain Health Centre
11-2013 - 1-2015
Postdoctoral Fellow
The University of British Columbia
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2007 - 2013
PhD
The University of British Columbia
2002 - 2006
Honors in Science
University of Manitoba
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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