Biochemistry Personal Statement

The study of biology at a molecular level allows me to continue with the A-levels I enjoy whilst being able to specialise in fields that interest me such as genetics and pathology.

In humans/animals, the main cells that store fat for energy are adipocytes. These fat cells are found under the skin, in the abdominal cavity and surround major organs. The fatty tissue is the body’s main means of storing energy for long periods of time. Lipids, like triglycerides are stored in the adipocytes until ready to be used by the body for energy. Fat is broken down through metabolism in the mitochondria of the cell. The triglycerides are broken down into glycerol and 3 fatty acids. The glycerol can be easily converted to glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate, an intermediate of glycolysis. From there it can go through the Krebs Cycle and electron transport chain to make ATP. The 3 fatty acids can be broken

Question # 1: Answer # 1: Ph is basically a measure of an acidity of alkalinity of water. Many phosphates are not soluble in water at standard temperature and pressure condition. As a general rule hydrogen and dihydrogen phosphates are slightly more soluble in water as compared to other phosphates. In organic phosphates is basically present as a neutral Ph, which primarily consist of a mixture of HPO42- and H2PO4-.

I moved a boulder once. It made waves on which I surfed. I've seen the bluest waters; F. Scott Fitzgerald labeled them as, ‘blue honey.' Then I rode a horse in the pampas through fields with great friends.

Myar Dandash Personal Statement Volunteerism and the passion of science reflect my interests in biomedical science. My interest in Medicine began in high school where I studied biology and chemistry classes that focus on many topics. I intended to continue studying biology in college as an undergraduate student. Everything I learned from these subjects brought my attention to continue studying biology in a detailed way. Applying to the biomedical science program at Rutgers University because it combines both concepts I like to study the most, which are science and the application of science in medicine and other health-related fields.

I nominate myself, Dr. Ava Morrow, for the HBCU Alumni Award in the category of education because of my Service to Gallaudet University and my commitment to providing excellent leadership as the STEM Program Director for the DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance, Inc. I was destined to be an educator. As a child I loved to play hide and go seek, dodge ball jump rope and pretend school. I always wanted to be the teacher when we pretended to be in school. My desire to be an educator was nurtured while in middle school and high school as I served as a tutor for students in my biology class.

Once I graduate from Stony Brook University with a B.S. in Biochemistry, I intend on pursuing a fifth-year master’s degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Since my first science class in elementary school, I’ve been engrossed by the interactions between various molecules and cells, especially as they relate to the functions of the human body. Graduate study in biochemistry and doing research in this field would take me further into my passion and help me develop the fundamentals of a researcher: focus, critical thinking, problem solving, and imagination. I plan on educating myself even further; the human body is complex and intricate, while there has been much advancement in our understanding of its capabilities, so much has yet to be unveiled.

Since I graduated from California State University, Los Angeles in May 2017, for the 2017-2018 academic year, I would like to gain more life and work experience while continuing to be involved in my community. I will volunteer at a hospital, and tutor elementary school students and adults in literacy at my local library. In the meantime, I am looking for an internship at a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company as a quality control or quality assurance analyst. I am also traveling to Europe in spring 2018. Educating others is something I am always trying to do wherever I am.

In four years of undergraduate study at Simon Fraser University, I have found my interests neither lie completely in chemistry or completely in molecular biology and biochemistry. Consequently, I am doing a joint major in molecular biology and biochemistry, and chemistry. The lack of polarization was not because of any apathy toward the two disciplines, but because I have found that my interests lie on the cusp of these fields of study. For me, classes that were pure chemistry or pure molecular biology were remarkable in their own regard; but my full attention was only captured when the fields overlapped. It was only when the discussion became one that centered around the chemistry behind and used to control metabolism and cell-signaling that I became fully fascinated.

As a child, science had always been a significant interest for me. Growing up, I watched the show Bill Nye the Science Guy with passion and curiosity. I wanted to know more about the topics he spoke about and the background behind these ideas. It was not until high school that my inquisitiveness for science was fully answered. It was 9th grade honors Biology and I had never experienced a science course as in depth and thorough.

Wonderment, curiosity, and prying for knowledge; these are feelings that every child experiences at one point or another. For my childhood self, it was biology that fueled those innate feelings of fascination. Biology has always been a topic of interest to me, from when I was a little kid to this day, biology consistently amazed and continues to amaze me. Ever since I was a just a kid, I knew I wanted to go into the field of science. I looked up to science greats like Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, Charles Darwin, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Isaac Newton.

Upon graduating high school, I plan on attending a four-year college majoring in a pre-medical lab major, combining my interests in both biochemistry and medicine. I additionally plan to attend a medical school and attain a career in medical pathology. Ever since I was a child, I have been intrigued by the medical field, particularly due to my mother working in biotechnology and always having interesting conversations regarding medicine with her. Additionally, I have lived on a farm raising puppies for my whole life. Because of this experience, I have been to numerous vet visits and am familiar with many medical terms and knowledge all due to hearing my parents and our vet converse about all sorts of ailments.

Aside from having an interest in biochemistry i have many other interests and hobbies. I play cricket for harrow and am enrolled in badminton and swimming clubs which requires excellent cooperation and teamwork. I also have developed leadership skills when doing the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award and doing NCS The Challenge has given me responsibility when volunteering at care homes. I have also been volunteering for St Lukes Hospice by working in the shops around my area and caring for the terminally ill patients. In addition I have took part in organised charity runs and fund-raised money for a the wonderful cause. Having the role as a senior prefect in the sixth form gives me a chance to represent and help out my school frequently. Working

I am writing to express my interest in the Research Specialist position in your laboratory in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. I feel my background as a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology and my extensive lab experience make me an ideal candidate.