Vedran Vasic
EDUCATION
College / University
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Highest Degree
Bachelor of Science
Major Subjects
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry
Country
USA
Lab Experience
Various techniques in molecular biology and biochemistry including DNA extraction, sequencing, primer design, mutagenic PCR, molecular cloning, cell culture, SDS-PAGE, protein purification, kinetics assays, FRET, flow cytometry, and HPLC.
Projects / Research
- 01/2013 – 09/2013: (i) Beta-cryptoxanthin bioavailability and its metabolism into chicken egg yolks and tissues. (ii) The effects of zinc retention and Vitamin A absorption in Mongolian gerbils. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dept. of Nutritional Sciences
- 09/2012 – 12/2012: The functional role of the Tyr-7 residue in Human Carbonic Anhydrase (HCAII). University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dept. of Biochemistry
- 01/2012 – 12/2012: Cell wall composition and digestibility of whole-stover and stalk-cores of diverse maize lines. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dept. of Agronomy and Plant Sciences
- 05/2010 – 09/2010: The antitumorigenic properties of Adenovirus E1A-transformed cancer cells. Internship at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dept. of Immunology
Scholarships / Awards
| 2013 – 2014: | Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School |
| 2012: | Syngenta Plant Science Scholar at the University of Wisconsin-Madison |
| 2011 – 2012: | Baden Württemberg Stipendium at Albert Ludwigs Universität Freiburg |