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