Medical Research ScotlandUndergraduate Research Assistant
Jun. 2013 - Aug. 2013Aberdeen, United KingdomUnder the supervision of Dr Alessandro De Moura, I worked on developing a proposed mathematical model for the replication of DNA. I built a computer simulation and compared its results to data obtained through Next Generation Sequencing. A major point in the research was that through my simulations I showed a particular behaviour of replication forks degrading over time. Also, I presented my work to some of the leading scientists in the field from University of Dundee and University of Nottingham. The next year (Oct 2014) I took part in a “Meet the Researcher” Showcase at Porthlethen Academy, Aberdeenshire, where I presented my work to local students. The project was a great experience through which I improved my problem solving and research, as well as my IT & Programming skills. Overall, it was a welcomed confidence and networking boost.