Julia Cajan

EDUCATION

College / University

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Molecular Genetics and Developmental Biology

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Country

Germany

Lab Experience

Techniques in molecular biology and biochemistry. Basic work with D. melanogaster

Projects / Research

  • 02/2008 – 06/2008: Molecular Characterization of the primary fatty acid synthase in U. maydis (Bachelor's Thesis)
  • 10/2007 – 12/2007 & 07/2008 – 8/2008: Establishment of transgenic fly lines, Expression pattern for several genes in Drosophila embryos

Scholarships / Awards

2008 – 2009: Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

So far I have focused on genetics and developmental biology. Through my participation in this program I hope to increase my knowledge in other fields as well. I would like to learn more about epigenetics, but am also open-minded towards other topics.