Jessica WittnamEDUCATIONCollege / UniversityYale UniversityHighest DegreeBachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental BiologyMajor SubjectsCell Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Neurobiology, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry |
![]() CountryUSA |
Lab Experience
Basic techniques in light microscopy, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, tissue culture, and Drosophila genetics.Projects / Research
- 2005 - 2006: Temporal analysis of TGF-Beta signaling during the development of the Drosophila neuromuscular junction. Dept. of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Yale University
- 2005: Investigation of inversion polymorphisms in the human genome. Dept. of Genetics and Genomic Biology, Hospital for Sick Children, Canada
- 2005: Synergy between neuronal activity and retrograde TGF-Beta signaling at the Drosophila neuromuscular junction. Dept. of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Yale University
Scholarships / Awards
2006 – 2007: | Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School |
2005: | Alan S. Tetelman '58 Summer Traveling Fellowship |
2002 – 2003: | National Merit Scholarship |
2002 – 2003: | Amsco-Lowry Scholarship |