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Iris M
- Research Program Mentor
PhD candidate at Tufts University
Expertise
Molecular & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Scientific Writing
Bio
Hello, my name is Iris and I am a PhD student at Tufts University! At Tufts I work on a project centered around protein quality control and peroxisome biogenesis. I graduated from UC Merced in 2017 with a bachelors degree in Molecular and Cell Biology. As an undergraduate I participated in various research opportunities across the U.S. and in Japan. I studied subjects that ranged from physiology to neuroscience. These experiences helped me to develop a great appreciation for the cell and it's cellular networks. Originally, I am from Guanajuato Mexico but, I did most of my studies in California's beautiful Central Valley. Outside of lab I love reading new books, hanging out with my family/friends, talking about politics/public policy, learning languages, and trying out new coffee, espresso, and food places!Project ideas
Scientific Review-Style Paper
In this project, you will write a scientific review-style paper on a topic of your choice. Topics could range anywhere within biology, from “the history of antibiotics” to “COVID-19 transmissions in Public Transport”. This process will teach you how to find, access, and critically analyze existing scientific literature and how to assemble primary literature into a scientific review. You will gain skills in writing and editing, as well as an in-depth knowledge of your chosen research topic.
Stepping into a Scientist White Coat
Have you ever wanted to be a real-life scientist, but you don’t have your very own lab? In this project, you will design a research project that can be completed at home, gather data, and present that data as either a scientific poster or talk. You will learn about the scientific process, how to construct appropriate figures for your data, and how to communicate your results in a formal presentation.