Through participating in research, I am able to see failure not as a short coming but as a way to learn and redirect my path.
Grace Minton
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Research Topic: Understanding Protein-Lipid Movement in Plants through an Optogenetic Approach
Graduation Year: 2028
Undergraduate Research Ambassador
Research Experience:
Current:
- Understanding Protein-Lipid Movement in Plants Through an Optogenetic Approach (Dr. Hoffmann-Benning)
Previous:
- Discovering New DNA Binding Domains for Optogenetic Systems in Plants (Institute of Synthetic Biology, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf)
- Assessing Potential Ancient Microbial Habitability and Crop Growth on Mars (UGS 200H Honors Research Seminar, Dr. Micheal Velbel)
Experience With:
- Literature review
- RNA extraction, PCR/Gel Electrophoresis, Gel extractions
- Data analysis
- Plant growth analysis
- Confocal microscopy
- Electron scanning microscopy
- Plasmid cloning
- E. coli transformations, Plasmid isolation, Protoplast isolation and transformation, Agrobacterium transformation and infiltrations
Campus Involvement:
- Biochemistry Club
- Honors College Service Club
- SPARC Club
- Volunteering at the Herbarium
Post-Graduation Plans:
- Pursue a PhD in Biochemistry or Bioinformatics
