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