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🧫 Internship Highlight: Isreal Martinez’s Research on Extremophilic Bacteria 🔬 Isreal Martinez, a Microbiology major at Idaho State University, spent his summer delving into the fascinating world of extremophilic bacteria. His research aimed to uncover just how resilient life can be in extreme environments! 🌍 "I was tasked with the analysis of microbial community datasets," says Isreal. "I extracted DNA from samples, used PCR to amplify them, followed by sequencing, and conducted analysis with the R program." This experience allowed him to gain valuable skills in molecular biology and data analysis. To learn more about NASA ISGC funded internship opportunities visit https://lnkd.in/gvpC799t #IamISGC #ISGCInternships #ISU #Microbiology #Extremophiles #ResearchInternship #ISGCIntern #DNAAnalysis #FutureScientist

🌟 Closing a memorable chapter! 🌟 After six months of exciting research, I am thrilled to announce the completion of my internship at the Institute of Radioprotection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN) in France. My project, "Study of Cellular Responses to Low Exposures to Tungsten Metal Particles", allowed me to explore advanced bioinformatics approaches, particularly through RNA-seq data analysis, to better understand the impact of these particles on cellular biology. 🔬 By integrating complex analysis pipelines and using multivariate analysis and modeling techniques, I was able to generate promising preliminary results that open up new perspectives on cellular responses to low metal exposures. While further investigation is needed, these findings highlight the importance of closely monitoring environmental exposure effects on human health. This internship also marks the completion of my engineering studies within the dual-degree program between AgroParisTech ( with a major in "From Data to Decision through Analysis and Learning") and Institut National Agronomique de Tunisie, and my master’s program in Bioinformatics at Université Paris-Saclay (with a major in "Computational Biology: Analysis, Modeling, and Engineering of Biological and Medical Information"). I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to my supervisors at IRSN, Dr. Imène GARALI, Ph.D. and Dr. Mohamed Amine BENADJAOUD, for their unwavering support and invaluable guidance throughout this project, as well as Dr.Chrystelle Ibanez for her biological expertise and valuable support. 🚀 This scientific journey has greatly enhanced my skills in bioinformatics, RNA-seq data analysis, and statistical modeling, while contributing to work at the intersection of biology and public health. The results will serve as a strong foundation for future research in radioprotection and environmental toxicology. I am more motivated than ever to continue my scientific journey and further explore the interactions between environmental exposures and human health! #Bioinformatics #RNAseq #IRSN #Radioprotection #StatisticalAnalysis #Tungsten #Internship #AgroParisTech #UniversitéParisSaclay #EndOfInternship

I am thrilled to share that I've recently completed a 2-month internship at IIT Bhilai , where I had the opportunity to dive deep into the world of Computational astrophysics . Over these past weeks, I've been working with 55.9 lakh stars from GaiaData During my internship, I had the privilege to work on Gaia data which is regulated by the European Space Agency - ESA . The data collected by the Gaia satellite, which maps the Milky Way in three dimensions, is released in stages to the scientific community and the public. Here is the brief explanation of my work : Objective: To reconstruct the formation history of MW galaxy considering Metal-poor stars . Key Activities: 1) Selected Gaia DR3 for its extensive coverage in radial, vertical, and azimuthal directions. 2) Investigated star orbits to uncover their origins and gravitational influences. 3) Analyzed kinematical parameters and metallicity for approximately 55.9 lakh stars. 4) Calculated energy and angular momentum to differentiate between disc and halo stars. 5) Examined chemical abundances, focusing on α elements ([Fe/H] and [Mg/Fe]). Key Findings: 1) Metal-rich stars typically have higher angular momentum and belong to the disc. 2) Metal-poor stars possess lower angular momentum and energy, indicating random orbits. 3) The results highlight the galaxy’s early, unstable, and chaotic conditions, contributing to the understanding of stellar evolution and the history of the universe. Summery : This research provides a comprehensive understanding of the Milky Way's formation and evolution, highlighting the importance of star orbits and chemical abundances in revealing the galaxy's past. P.S - I'm attaching my report below ( This is not published ). Please go through ones and I'm looking forward to your suggestions. I am immensely grateful for the support and guidance from my mentor Mahavir Sharma who helps me to sharpen my professional career and team partner Yukta sarode for her valuable involvement . This internship has not only enhanced my knowledge but also provides us how to collaborate with others and to increase the connections. The comment section is open guys 😄 #internship

This summer, which is actually winter here in Peru, I am part of an internship program at the Jicamarca Radio Observatory (JRO) along with 4 other incredibly talented PhD scientists, including Nicholas Holl, Moheb Yacoub, Atuel Villegas, and C. Isaac Castellanos Velazco. I've been working with JRO data of meteors entering Earth's atmosphere for more than 4 years, and published multiple journal articles based on this data, so this was the perfect opportunity to get all of our lingering questions about the data answered. However, the program has turned into much more than just better understanding data. When I arrived at the facility, it was immediately evident just how hard-working and dedicated the scientists here are. Efforts to upgrade the main radar array and improve its data acquisition systems are ongoing, despite the radar itself remaining largely unchanged since the 60s, given its simple and robust design. Other experiments, including smaller radar instruments, are continually being deployed to produce bigger and better science. I worked with scientists at the facility to plan and execute a new meteor radar experiment, and in doing so, we observed a HUGE meteor (by radar standards - read: milligrams instead of micrograms) that originates from the Daytime Arietids shower on BOTH of JRO's radar arrays simultaneously... an incredibly rare occurrence since most radar meteors are not traceable to any meteor shower! Outside of the laboratory, it's been an incredible opportunity to learn about Peruvian culture and gain the unique perspective that is granted via international travel, while taking it easier on the PhD grind. I've still got a long way to go to achieve Spanish proficiency, but nonetheless it's pretty cool to experience firsthand how 7 years of Spanish classes can be so helpful!

Two (2) Ph.D. Positions in Remote Sensing of Vegetation at the University of Wisconsin-Madison 🛰️ Position 1 is focused on imaging of forest biochemistry using combined field data, airborne hyperspectral imagery (from airplanes and drones) linked to spaceborne data. We want to understand how forest communities (with a particular focus on aspens) respond to environmental drivers, including pests and pathogens. This position is available to start Fall Semester, 2025, with opportunities for summer 2025 fieldwork also available. Research assistant support is available for up to four years through USDA funding. 🛰️ Position 2 is focused on using hyperspectral data to detect and map exposure of vegetation to chemicals and pathogens. We have long known that hyperspectral data are capable of measuring and mapping a large number of foliar traits, and that these foliage properties can be used to infer plant stress, often before visual symptoms are apparent. This position is aimed towards both testing methods and better understanding the capacities of hyperspectral remote sensing for monitoring and mapping of vegetation stress. Position is available to start with the Fall Semester 2025, although opportunities for an earlier start are also available. Research assistant support is available for a minimum of four years through funding by DOE to build cross-cutting technologies for environmental monitoring. This position offers opportunities to develop collaborations with environmental scientists at DOE National Labs that will open opportunities for future research, employment and internships. See attached for details. Please share with your connections! #remote #sensing #phds #hyperspectral #vegetation

“How does Astrobiology even help you now? What a waste!” A 13-year-old student casually threw this question my way after learning about my background. His bold curiosity made me chuckle, but it also reminded me how switching careers has been my greatest strength, not a setback. I began my education dreaming of becoming a scientist, of solving quadratic equations, and sketching the anatomy of a heart with excitement. The picture here is from those early days at Florida Institute of Technology when I was immersed in Astrobiology and biosciences. Yet, it was the unique experiences of mentoring students during and after my undergraduate years that shaped my true passion: working with young minds. Far from being irrelevant, my education in Astrobiology plays a critical role in my career today. It helps me guide budding scientists to explore their paths before making life-defining decisions. It also taught me that experimenting with different fields is sometimes essential before committing to niche subjects or flying halfway across the world to pursue them. Working with Application Ally and now discovering new student stories through programs like BuildUp Internships makes it all the more worth it! What about you? Has an unexpected pivot shaped your career for the better? Let me know in the comments! #CareerPivot #CareerExploration #Mentorship

Our laboratory is participating in the RISE internship program organized by the German Academic Exchange Service. If you are an undergraduate student affiliated with a German university, you may apply to visit our lab in 2025 as a summer intern and work under my supervision on a project focused on finding bacteria capable of degrading deadly mushroom toxins.   The subject of this study is α-amanitin, a cyclic peptide produced by death cap (Amanita phalloides) mushroom. Poisoning with a death cap leads to life-threatening acute liver failure, with treatment options limited to supportive care and liver transplantation. During the project, we will sample bacteria from various environments and incubate them with α-amanitin, filter the medium, and add it to the cell culture to assess if the effect of the toxin is diminished. Bacteria from the samples that successfully reduced the cytotoxicity of α-amanitin will be sequenced to identify species and strain. Then, using bioinformatics, we will try to identify candidate operons that play a role in degradation. Finally, to validate our findings, we will engineer E. coli with putative toxin-degrading operons and test if we can use such bacteria to degrade α-amanitin in a cell culture model.   If you are interested in working on this project as a summer intern register here: https://lnkd.in/dvcZ3Khr The project ID in the database is PL_BI_BI_0298. All the information regarding the program, rules, and requirements is also available on the DAAD RISE website. Registration is open between 15.10 and 30.11.

I'm pleased to have wrapped up my 10-week #biophysics internship with the Mao lab at the Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology, UCL. My deepest appreciation for my supervisor Giulia Paci, who taught me so much about research, PhDs and a career in academia. Thank you to Yanlan Mao and everyone in the lab for such a wonderful learning experience! I really enjoyed the interdisciplinary environment where people from different backgrounds bring different skills to the table. My project is about how cells in a fruit fly's wing disc acquire specialised fate and become sensory hairs, forming intricate patterns. More specifically, I investigated how we can genetically perturb cell shape and cell-cell contacts, hence affecting the pattern of specialised cells. I was curious about how physicists really contribute to biology research. Through this internship, I gained a concrete understanding of how physicists bring unique skills to interdisciplinary research, making me more confident in pursuing it further. Here are some physics moments 1. Building and optimising instruments: It is fascinating to learn the physics behind two-photon microscopy used for imaging wing discs, and how it yields higher image quality than one-photon microscopy. The wing disc we imaged stretched the microscope to its limits, meaning we had to think about the effect of changing lens, microscope parameters and sample mounting technique on image quality. I also learnt how improving some aspects of the image (e.g. depth) can compromise other aspects (e.g. spatial resolution) because of the optics. 2. Physics in biological systems: I had great chats with lab members about their research. One lab member is developing models for tissue recoil based on fluid properties to study wound healing. Another is working on modelling cell shape with vertex models, which can involve force/energy equations. Talking to them has sparked my interest in this type of research. 3. Quantitative skills: I quantified cell shape, distilling insights aggregated from complex data. I also assessed the effectiveness of algorithms we used. It is one thing to say a cell is wiggly, but another to say HOW wiggly😅. 4. Mindset: physicists approach problems differently from biologists. Cell fate specification -> spontaneous symmetry breaking. Lateral inhibition -> positive feedback loop. Wiggliness of cells -> curvature (i.e. second derivative). Also, optimisation problems with constraints are literally everywhere.

#internship #bioinformatics #computationalbiology #geneexpression Dr. Brooks Robinson discusses how at Ioncure, we are using some bioinformatics tools to explore the role of gut microbiome in epilepsy. If you are interested in the internship, please join the WhatsApp group mentioned in the comments.

Internship proposal in IM2NP CNRS UMR 7334 "In situ study of the directional solidification of an organic transparent material presenting a faceted solid-liquid interface"