Research Pack Abroad
Kelsey Starts Her 3rd Step of Antibiotic Resistance Gene Anlysis
Kelsey runs qPCR samples and analyzes her data before enjoying a weekend in Bilbao.
Cristobal’s Soil Samples
Cristobal continues with his soil sample collection, drying and weighing.
Cristobal is Busy with Research Projects
Cristobal details the work he is doing on two separate research projects.
Eric Finds Balance in Work and Relaxation
Eric reflects on the progress he has made in his research and how he enjoys Spain during the weekend.
Alexandra’s Changing Perspectives
Alexandra's research and personal experiences in Spain are changing her perspectives - from researching biofumigation with plant-based ingredients and coping with homesickness and personal growth.
Kelsey Advances in Her Research and Takes a Spanish Hike
Kelsey advances on to step 3 of her research: qPCR protocol. On the weekend, she hikes some of the Asturias countryside
Eric Reports Research Results
Written by Eric Schneider This week I finished up my first set of experiments. They were designed to quantify the resistances towards antimicrobial peptides (also called bacteriocins) varying mutations in a particular gene could strengthen or lessen. The antimicrobials I […]
Kelsey Visits Gijon and Continues with DNA Extraction
Kelsey continues extracting DNA for her research, visits Gijon with labmates and looks forward to her first team meeting.
Alexandra: Inspiration!
Alexandra continues with her field research to identify insects and explores her Spanish language.
Bartolome’s 3rd week: HPLC & Paris Excursion
Bartolome works on the HPLC for his research on wine grape chemical contaminants. During the weekend he meets with a fellow Research Pack Abroad student and travels to Paris.