PhD Studentship - Purdue University

[Anthony-38]

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Sir/Madam,

 

I, Anthony Palathingal, am currently doing Masters in Biotechnology at the University of Essex, Uk. I have reached the final semester of my course which is undertaking a project titled “Characterisation of the plant enzyme isoprene synthase and studying its behaviour in bacterial cells”.

 

I would like to enhance my knowledge in the field of Plant sciences by pursuing a PhD in the same. I have always been interested in the genetic manifestations of the plant & microbial kingdoms. Understanding their metabolic pathways in their survival has always intrigued my ever inquisitive nature.

In the Masters dissertation, I have been working on the enzyme isoprene synthase by characterizing it in the bacterial specie E.coli. I have been able to confirm the conserved residues in the Kudzu Isoprene synthase according to Sharkey (2005) and have carried out site directed mutagenesis to bring about point mutations. The study further involves checking if there lies any difference between the amount of isoprene production between the wild type and the mutant constructs.

The project has helped me in understanding and practising various biological techniques, like cloning, PCR, transformation, automated sequencing, electrophoresis, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry.

 

My personal strengths have always been about understanding the subject thoroughly before I get down to the practical work. I am hard-working and can easily adapt to the given situation, irrespective of the level of hardness. I would be highly obliged if you could let me know of available PhD studentships.

 

Looking forward to your positive response,

Thanking you,

Anthony Palathingal

 

Note: Please find attached resume