Mark Douglass
08/29/14
Marc Summer Blog #2
This summer has been a whirlwind of
excitement, productivity, and growth. I was able to learn so much from
dedicating myself completely to lab life. I am more excited than ever to
understand viruses on the molecular level. I worked independently, struggled
though many troubleshooting phases, and as a result became a much more
confidant researcher. I was able to synthesize a recombinant gammaherpesvirus
with a tagged ORF73. This will allow me to transition towards experiments that
will identify the molecular function of ORF73 within the context of a latent
infection. I hope to have significant
results by the time I present at the SACNAS conference here in Los Angeles.
Within SPUR I thoroughly enjoyed
the seminars and workshops we were exposed to this summer, and greatly
appreciated the career opportunities that were showcased to us outside of the
field of academia. I was able to gain much insight into my possible future as a
future MD/PhD. Because of this program I was able met some incredible people,
receive excellent guidance, and I was able to make some lasting friendships
with future colleagues. I could not have asked for more.
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