Kensho Gendzwill
Mary Gates Research Scholar
Autumn 2023
Major: Bioengineering
Mentor: Douglas Fowler, Genome Sciences
Project
An Improved Landing Pad Design for Stable Expression of Protein Variant Libraries across Disease Models
Developing a gene editing platform, called Landing Pads, that integrates large libraries of gene variants in a massively parallel and multiplexed manner. Focus on conferring the Landing Pads with resistance to transcription silencing.
What I learned
Through my project at the Fowler lab, I’ve learned a myriad of hard and soft skills that are becoming the foundation for my academic and professional success. By reading papers, conducting wet lab experiments, preparing presentations and conferencing with my mentors, little by little I am learning how to become a scientist. The MGE has kept me motivated and focused on my work, which I am grateful for.
Advice for future applicants
Start your essay early, don’t procrastinate. It’s kind of embarrassing to ask your mentor/PI for feedback when there are only days left until the due date. Same with the presentation you prepare for the symposium. Also importantly, don’t be discouraged if you get rejected and keep applying! MGS does a great job of trying to serve every student possible, and the more chances you give them to look at your work and help you, the better.
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