Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
Directed Studies student at the Gold Lab in the Life Sciences Institute Utilized immunofluorescence microscopy, live cell imaging, and super-resolution microscopy for the characterization of EPB41 and spectrin in B-lymphocytes
Developed processes for cell-free and plasmid-free expression of antibodies Collected preliminary data for the implementation of a high throughput plasmid purification system Familiarization with high throughput protein purification and binding assays
Conducted a literature review on 149 C. elegans genes focused stress response Maintain several C. elegans strains Designed heat-shock experiments to further characterize the role of key stress response regulator Carried out an RNAi screen to identify putative players in C. elegans starvation response Prepared media, stock plates, and other reagents as required by the lab
Conducted a literature review on the effects of mechanical stress on platelets Collaborated with groups members to create a presentation for MURC (Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference) Planned biweekly meetings to track project progression and receive feedback from the mentor