Ieva Gailite

EDUCATION

College / University

University of Latvia, Riga

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology

Country

Latvia

Lab Experience

Basic techniques in molecular biology and microbiology

Projects / Research

2003 – 2005: "Factors influencing viability in state of anhydrobiosis of yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae grown under aerobic and anaerobic conditions", Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia

Scholarships / Awards

2005 – 2006:	Stipend International Max Planck Research School
2004 – 2005:	K. Morbergs Scholarship, University of Latvia
2004 – 2005:	M. Petkevica Memorial Scholarship, University of Latvia

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

In my opinion, the central question in biology is the origin and evolution of life, therefore I am particularly interested in evolutionary aspects of cell and molecular biology, e.g. evolution of organelles. I am also interested in mechanisms that endow cells with the ability to survive under extreme environments. However, I also find other areas of biology, such as neurobiology and developmental biology, intriguing. Through my participation in this program I would like to broaden and deepen my knowledge of molecular biology and become acquainted with new molecular biology techniques.