Essey is interested in pursuing a career in biological engineering or molecular biology. Essey enjoys all things science, loves manipulating DNA and generated engineered parasite strains!
Person: 22' - 24' Undergaduate researcher, applying to medical school
Sahil brought his enthusiasm to research the GPI anchor of Toxoplasma gondii, and in doing so became an expert in the topic. He is applying to medical school and wish him the very best in his future endeavors.
Person: 18'-23', Ph.D., Current - Assistant Professor, Medical Education Department, UC Merced
Graduated from UC Merced. Julia is making fundamental discoveries on the GPI anchor of Toxoplasma gondii. Former President of RadioBio, and active baking blogger.
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Jensen, Kirk D. C., Eli Sercarz, and Cluadia Raja-Gabaglia. 2009. “Altered Peptide Ligands Can Modify the Th2 T Cell Response to the Immunodominant 161-175 Peptide of LACK (Leishmania Homolog for the Receptor of Activated C Kinase)”. Molecular Immunology, no. 46(3): 366-74.