Hello!
I
guess I should introduce myself in the first blog. My name is Tiên. I am a
senior majoring in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology and minoring in
Biomedical Research (and possibly Bioinformatics). I am currently working in
Dr. Karen Lyons's lab under the department of orthopedic surgery. My research
project revolves about the proteins CCN1 and CCN2. Since not a whole lot is
known about them, we are investigating their roles in embryonic cartilage
differentiation, the molecular pathways that they're involved in, and the
relationship between them.
I
am now trying to finish the BrdU incorporation study which uses fluorescence
immunohistochemistry to look at cartilage cell proliferation in mouse embryos.
I am also currently responsible for the primary mesenchymal cell pellet study
which looks at the effect of CCN1 and CCN2 on osteogenesis
differentiation.
I
have been learning so much since I joined Dr. Lyons lab. I am constantly
learning new skills, and I am absolutely loving it! I learned cell culture,
immunostaining, animal handling... I get to work with mice, mouse embryos,
viruses... Our lab uses the mouse model, so I got to learn mouse dissection
which never fails to give me the thrills! Everyday in lab, I feel like a
sponge, and I am super eager to absorb new knowledge that comes my way. I am so
grateful to have an awesome mentor who's patiently taught me so much, who
challenges me with projects while always giving me the needed support and
guidance. Below is a group picture we took last quarter, though not everyone
was in it. I am the fourth person from the left, wearing a white lab coat.
I
really like it here. So much that I've decided to nest. I have my gallon of
milk, my cereal, noodles, and my cup in the lunch room. I also have Lilian and
Amelia hanging out on the window sill next to my desk.
I
can't wait to see what the next 2 years have in store :D
Peace
out!
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