Laura Ahumada Arranz
EDUCATION
College / University
University of Salamanca
Highest Degree
Master of Science
Major Subjects
Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology and Cell Cycle
Country
Spain
Lab Experience
Genetic engineering and cloning, DNA extraction, PCR, site-directed mutagenesis, sequencing, WB and analysis of protein PTMs, histology sample processing, immunohistochemistry and fluorescence microscopy. Experience with yeast models and also mice and zebrafish.
Projects / Research
- 09/2014 – 07/2015: 'Control of PCNA deubiquitylation in the cell cycle of S. cerevisiae' Cancer Research Centre (CSIC, IBMCC-CIC). University of Salamanca
- 09/2013 – 6/2014: 'The Evolutionary Preservation and Function of PCNA Phosphorylation at Tyrosine 211 in the Genome Replication of S. cerevisiae and S. pombe' Master's thesis. Cancer Research Centre (CSIC, IBMCC-CIC) University of Salamanca
- 09/2012 – 6/2013: 'Study of the Effect of MSCs on the Anterior Segment of the Eye in an Experimental Model of the Graft-vs-host Disease' Research Assistant. Institute of Neuroscience Castilla y León (INCYL). University of Salamanca
- 06/2013 – 06/2013: 'Cellular Therapy in the CNS: Structural and Functional Repair in a Murine Model for Selective Neuronal Death' Two months internship. Institute of Neuroscience Castilla y León (INCYL). University of Salamanca
Scholarships / Awards
| 2015 – 2016: | Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School |
| 2012 – 2013: | Scholarship from the Spanish Ministry of Education for an academic year research fellowship |
| 2012: | Award from the University of Salamanca for an undergraduate internship |
| 2011: | Scholarship from the University of Salamanca for summer exchange. German language course in Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg |