Simon Marqvard Jensen http://marqvard.com   Simonmarqvard@gmail.com  +45 27 12 63 82

Researcher interested in the intersection between humans and technology. Dual masters degree holder with a MPS in Interactive Technology and a MSc. in Human Physiology. Interested in using coding platforms and computer science to explore, create and promote new insight, design and content that impact humans. Experienced educator in physiology with publications featured in several international scientific journals. A smiling, curious, hard working and optimistic human being who thrives in a team-based environment.

Experience

Web Developer
Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen DK,
US Ski and Snowboard Association UT

  • Designing and building custom web content using HTML, CSS, Node and JavaScript.
  • Conceptualize on digital athlete test application: database setup, user input and data visualization
  • Implementing forms and storing user data from online users.

Research Assistant
Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, DK

  • Research within the field of immunology and stem cells. Published in ‘Experimental Gerontology’ and ‘American Journal of Physiology. Cell physiology’.
  • Assisting on targets of interest, patient recruitment, muscle biopsy: procedures and preparation of human muscle tissue, blood samples, immunohistochemistry, Real-time PCR, data analysis.

Study Coordinator
Novartis

  • Study coordinator in a worldwide investigation conducted by Novartis. A phase III clinical trail examining the effects of anti-myostatin in Sarcopenic elderly. Assignments included: Overview of study, recruitment of patients, time planning, coordinating staff (doctors, test managers and lab-technicians) and communicating with third party vendors and the pharmaceutical company (Novartis Healthcare).

Teacher
Fitness Institute, DK

  • Course teacher in human anatomy and human physiology. Introducing participants of various professional backgrounds to important concepts of human health, function and training. Additionally - developer of e-learning instruction videos and supplemental material.

Performance specialist
EXOS, USA

  • Two separate learning opportunities with EXOS / Athletes Performance and their performance innovation team. A world-leading facility in applied research and innovation for human performance. Initial experience at their headquarter in Phoenix, AZ, second experience at the Mayo Clinic in Minneapolis, MN.

Other

  • Sportsmedizin Saarbrucken, GE - Research Intern - Engaged in a big intervention study at Universität des Saarlandes to investigate the effects of different training interventions on untrained individuals.
  • Internship at Spectrum Sports Performance in Orlando, FL.
  • External examiner in anatomy and physiology at “Paul Petersens Idrætsinstitut” the first founded sports and gymnastics institute yet to exist in Denmark.
  • Lecture on Strength and movement training at the "International Parkour Gathering 2013" at Gerlev.

Education

Interactive telecommunications program
New York university, USA

  • Learning new coding languages, data visualization, physical computing and creative use of technology. My ambition is to combine this learning with my knowledge from biology.
  • Relevant coursework: The API of you, Physical computing, Developing assistive technologies, Creating with web API's, The nature of code.

Master of Science - Human Physiology
The University of Copenhagen, DK

  • Masters degree in Human Physiology with a bachelors degree in Physical Education. Optional courses with emphasis on muscle physiology and neurophysiology. Masters thesis on changes in the ageing muscle was awarded with the highest possible recognition following a public presentation/defence.
  • Relevant coursework: Biomechanics, experimental design and statistics in bio-science, functional neurobiology, biochemistry, human physiology, neuroplasticity, anatomy, physical education in society: today and future concerns , etc.

Economics major, Granted a full scholarship
Rollins College, USA

  • Economics major and physical education minor. Participated on the men's varsity soccer team. Granted a full athletic scholarship due to a professional background in soccer.