Scientific Experience
BIT 595: Virus Biotechnology + Next-Gen Forensic DNA Analysis
Through these modules, I was introduced to two very different applications for biotechnology. First, I was introduced to principles in molecular virology and the engineering of viruses as molecular therapeutics. Second, I learned about the diverse applications of NGS for human and non-human forensic casework and had the chance to analyze NGS data and contemplate the ethics surrounding the use of family genome information in forensic cases.
BIT 501: Ethical Issues in Biotechnology
Students investigate and discuss current controversial issues in biotechnology. This course emphasizes thinking about new technologies in a rational and thoughtful way. During the class, I led a class seminar on the ethical issues surrounding Biohacking.
MB 555: Microbial Biotechnology
Overview of industrial microbiology focusing on current biotechnology methods (bacteria, yeast, fungi) employing rDNA, optimization of heterologous gene expression, microbial metabolic pathway engineering, metabolomics, protein engineering and recombinant antibodies
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Capstone Project: The Production of Cancer Drug Taxol (paclitaxel) Using Tax-6 Aspergillus Fungi from the Taxus chinensis var. mairei Chinese Yew Plant
BIT 510: Core Technologies in Molecular and Cellular Biology
Basic technologies of recombinant DNA procedures, gene expression, isolation and identification of nucleic acids and proteins.
Experience gained through laboratory section: Spectrophotometry, Affinity Chromatography, DNA Gel Electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, PCR, Bradford Assay
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MB 714: Microbial Metabolism Regulation
An integrative perspective on bacterial physiology and metabolism through analysis of metabolic regulatory functions.
Undergraduate Science Courses
Cellular Biology, Molecular Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Lab Animal Science, Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology; additionally, all coordinating labs