Xizhou Zhang
EDUCATION
College / University
Jacobs University Bremen
Highest Degree
Bachelor of Science
Major Subjects
Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Country
P.R. China
Lab Experience
Cloning; protein level monitoring with fluorometer; laser scanning microscopy; protein over-expression in E.coli; SEC (size exclusion chromatography); crystallization with Xantus LCP Robot; protein structural refinement with program coot and phenix; splicing assay; radioactively labeled RNA denaturing gel electrophoresis; spliceosome complex purification with affinity column.
Projects / Research
- 09/2015 – 06/2016: Antibiotics response of TolC multi-drug resistance transporter (Bachelor Thesis), Jacobs University Bremen
- 06/2015 – 08/2015: Structural analysis of BaiCD and BaiH protein in C. scindens, Vanderbilt University
- 01/2015 – 06/2015: DAAD Award for Excellent Extracurricular Engagement
- 07/2014 – 08/2014: Splicing of human and yeast pre-mRNA, particularly the transition stage between B to complex, Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry
Scholarships / Awards
| 2016 – 2017: | Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School |
| 2013 – 2016: | Merit scholarship from Jacobs University Bremen |
| 2015: | Award from the University of Salamanca for an undergraduate internship |
| 2013 – 2016: | Member of President's List for excellent academic performance, Jacobs University Bremen |