Laboratory Skills
Competent in the following laboratory techniques
🧬 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- cDNA synthesis, PCR, qPCR, RT-qPCR
- RNA sequencing, microarrays, bioinformatics
- DNA & RNA extraction
- Molecular cloning
- Gel electrophoresis, genotyping
- ELISA
🧫 Cellular Biology
- Primary and immortalised cell culture
- Transfection, viral transduction
- Cre-Lox recombination
🔬 Microscopy and Histology
- Histology
- IF, ICC, IHC
- Epifluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy
- Vibratome slicing, cryo-sectioning
🐁 In vivo techniques
- Perfusion-fixation
- Intraperitoneal injections
- Inhalational anaesthesia
- Behavioural testing
- Muscle dissection