Gurneet Braich
EDUCATION
College / University
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Highest Degree
Bachelor of Science
Major Subjects
Biological Sciences, Biochemistry
Country
Canada
Lab Experience
HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, qPCR, SDS-PAGE, cloning techniques, pyrosequencing/microarray prep, protein purification, enzyme assays, DNA/RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, plant breeding techniques.
Projects / Research
- 09/2010 – 07/2011: Comparative Genomics and Reverse Genetics of Proanthocyanidin Biosynthesis in Plant. Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
- 05/2010 – 08/2010: Genetic Markers and and Biogeographic Patterns in European Populus tremula. University College Dublin in collaboration with The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
- 05/2009 – 08/2009: Identification and Characterization of New Allelic Variation in Candidate Genes for Oil Content. Department of Agriculture, Georg August Universität, Göttingen, Germany
- 10/2006 – 05/2007: Dietary Omega Fatty Acids and Intestinal Smooth Muscle Function: Possible Regulation of Gastric Motility. Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Scholarships / Awards
| 2011 – 2012: | Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School |
| 2010 – 2011: | University of Calgary Research Award |
| 2008 – 2011: | Government of Alberta Jason Lang Scholarship |
| 2010: | Undergraduate Research Experience and Knowledge Award - Collections Based Biology in Dublin |
| 2009: | DAAD Research in Science and Engineering Internship Program |