Knowledge and hands-on experience in DNA extraction, PCR, ELISA, serological typing and study of enzyme kinetics
Scholarships / Awards
2003 – 2004:
Stipend International Max Planck Research School
SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS
I'm irresistibly intrigued by the phrase "nature versus nurture" and I would like to specialize in studying gene expression and manipulation. Specifically, I would like to investigate at the genetic and molecular level the mechanisms underlying the observed changes in the cell cycle which convert a normal cell into a cancerous one. If by switching "on" or "off" certain genes we could significantly alter the characteristic properties of cancer cells like malignancy and metastasis, I feel our crusade against this ruthless killer will be strengthened formidably.
