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Tao Bo, received her Masters degree from Nankai University, China. She is working in the Sussman Lab as a research assistant. She focuses on performing surgeries for the whole lab. |
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I joined the Sussman Lab in 2005 as an undergraduate volunteer where I became an integral part of the lab researching various mechanisms underlying heart disease. After graduation I stayed and received a Masters degree studying the proliferative effects of the Pim-1 kinase on cardiac progenitor cells. That research led me to study chromosomal integrity in progenitor cells and cardiomyocytes. Specifically, how Pim-1 influences telomere length and telomerase activity two very important aspects in cellular homeostasis. Currently, I am seeking a Ph.D., which leaves me with very little spare time, if a Ph.D. is the path you seek, beware. |
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Hello! My name is Arwa Kassab. I’m a 4th year majoring in Biology. I joined Dr. Sussman’s lab in the summer of 2016. My goals are to learn more about |
I started volunteering in the Sussman Lab during the Spring 2011 semester to expand my knowledge of science beyond the classroom. I am a senior studying Biology with minors in Chemistry and Religious Studies. I am fortunate to work under the mentorship of Shabana Din, from whom I have already learned so much. The study includes the effect of Pim on myocardial senescence. Over expression of Pim is believed to antagonize myocardial aging, while genetic deletion of Pim leads to premature myocardial aging. I assist by isolating DNA and RNA, preparing qPCR’s, running western blots, cloning, performing immunohistochemistry, and much more. The lab has a great atmosphere with fun people to work around. My ultimate goal is to apply to medical school and be able to integrate basic science in order to advance clinical therapies.
I joined the Sussman lab in the Spring of 2011. I am a senior in Biology finishing up my pre-requisites for medical school. Over the summer I began working under the mentorship of Dr. Haruhiro Toko, where I was fortunate enough to observe surgeries including myocardial infarctions and retroperfusions. I am able to apply my anatomy and physiology knowledge to the techniques used in this lab such as Western Blots, Confocal Microscopy, Immunohistochemistry and general lab duties. I enjoy the professional and social aspects of the lab because they make for an easy learning environment.
I joined the Sussman lab in Fall of 2010. I am a senior majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology and minoring in Psychology. I began working under the mentorship of postdoctoral fellows Dr. Sadia Mohsin and Dr. Mohsin Khan, where I have been able to contribute to their research projects. These projects include the modification of human cardiac stem cells to express Pim-1 Kinase to augment their potential to repair a failing heart and investigation of the effects of the ß-adrenergic system on CPC proliferation and survival. I am fortunate to be gaining such great experience working in Dr. Sussman’s lab while being able to apply my classroom knowledge. I will be able to apply this knowledge and experience to my future studies in graduate school.
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Kathleen Wallach |
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