One of my areas of interest is microbiology, particularly the mechanisms by which pathogens evade host defense systems and cause disease. Since I currently work in a microbiology lab I have read a few papers dealing with these issues and as such I would like to investigate the clinical aspects of bacterial infections. Other fields of study that I am interested in are biochemistry and medicinal chemistry, particularly the synthesis and evaluation of drugs that can potentially treat health problems. Ever since taking Organic Chemistry the process of drug synthesis has intrigued me. My professor exposed me to the challenges faced by many scientists in creating synthetic drugs, and I would be more than happy to get involved with creating novel
I believe being a microbiologist would be great for me. I like to use advanced medical and laboratory equipment. I have always wanted to be a doctor, but as a microbiologist I could work in a hospital or a facility and help other people. I
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.
The study conducted was to determine the unknown bacterium that was given by the Microbiology lab instructor. The purpose of this exercise is to go through a series of testing in order to identify a microorganism, how it grows, reproduces and how the bacteria can be treated and killed. The techniques involved in this study included; what type of agar to use, inoculating, proper sterilization, gram staining and how to handle bacteria in order to avoid contamination.
Entering human body is not easy. The bacteria and other harmful materials can enter human body either via food or cuts and injuries on the skin. However, there foreign agents are not always welcomed in the human body. There are immune cells that fight harmful agents. The immunity system in the human body identifies harmful microbes like bacteria, viruses, and others and provides defense to the body against these substances. There are antigens present in viruses, fungi, or bacteria and these antigens are normally proteins or toxins, chemicals, drugs, etc. that show the presence of foreign harmful agent. The immunity system of man identifies these antigens and fights the microbes producing them.
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.
Mouth Swab - looks like coccobacillus; plaque: looks like single baccilus; Thick multi-layered – positive gram stain; colorless moving particles that resemble droplets clustered together
|EMB Agar | |Distinguishes bacteria that ferment |Dark blue colonies with|E. coli and P. |
I chose cluster #2 because I am very interested in chemistry and biology. I also plan on majoring in Biochemistry in the future. I am currently taking AP chemistry at my school and will take AP biology in 12th grade in order to complete the basics for my future major. In my AP chemistry class, we learned about the chemical processes in the body such as enzymes, proteins, RNA, and DNA, which seemed amazing and fun to me. Also in our science packet for Academic Decathlon, we learned about infectious disease and viruses such as HIV, Ebola, and Malaria. This inspired me to choose this cluster since I want to help find cures and antibiotics for such diseases in the future. So I love to explore and research more about them in the future. Overall,
The personal statement is by and large used to focus a student’s capacity to overcome accomplish objectives, think discriminatingly, hindrances, and composes adequately. The premise of the personal statement is simple: it's an essay that provides context to an applicant's scholastic record, a face to put in front of the test scores. Length and content requirements for the personal statement vary widely from school to school; some colleges want brief, specific responses to a set of questions while others allow the applicant to give a general outline of his or her strengths. Personal statements are one of the most important parts of the application and sometimes the deciding factor for admission. Biomedical science: Biomedical scientists concentrate
After discovering my passion for science and math, I pursue a career in Clinical Laboratory Science with enthusiasm. My desire to study this subject originates from the exciting and rapidly-moving subject area that is highly relevant to major issues facing society today. Clinical Laboratory Scientists play a crucial role in the healthcare field; in detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease in patients. My goal is to be involved in the latest advances in medical research and to constantly be expanding my knowledge about my field. On top of this goal, Clinical Laboratory Science remains a challenging, rewarding and inspiring topic that will motivate and shape my career for my entire life.
My name is strep. Streptococcus Mutans to be exact. I live in a diverse community but my family make up about twenty percent of the world we live in. Our home is called mouth. We have lived here for as long as I can remember. From what I have been told we lived here before there were even homes for us. As a baby our host was kissed by a caregiver who transferred my family to our host. I wasn’t around yet but I hear we had to live down in the grooves of the tongue at that time. Then when teeth began erupting we were able to upgrade into better homes but some of my family still lives down in those valleys. We’re a bacterium that is normal to have so our host has never really tried to kick us out but we’re not the cleanest of microbes and have been known to cause some tooth decay here and there. I am writing this journal to keep record of the things that have been happening to us lately.
I am interested in all the intricate details of the human body from the organ systems to the individual cells that make up these systems. It truly mesmerizes me how each and every cell plays a part into allowing the human body to function and survive. With an aptitude for science and an interest in working in a clinical environment I yearn to study Biomedical Science at university.
I have always been interested in the world around me, and how everything works, and as a child my most frequent question was "why?" Growing up watching my grandmother succumb to illnesses related to the neurological disorder Ataxia led me once again to ask the question why? As I researched the condition my interest in biomedical sciences piqued. I find the combination of practical experimentation and theoretical consideration particularly interesting, predominantly in molecular biochemistry, as it is far more challenging to investigate that which cannot be seen with the naked eye. What I found stimulating was aspects of cellular biology and biochemistry covered in studying biology and chemistry, and how the body works as an intricate and efficient system. What was exceptionally fascinating was what happens when things go wrong.
2. Introduction: Each student was given unknown bacteria and was instructed to perform a variety of experimental tests that would help to identify their bacteria. During the process of identification, the unknown bacteria was added to many different testing medias using aseptic technique. They are as follows: lactose fermentation on eosin methylene blue (EMB), TSI (Triple Sugar Iron agar), Phenol red sucrose, the SIM test, H2S by SIM, IMViC (indole, motility, voges-proskauer, and citrate), Urease (urea broth), PDase (Phenylalanine Deaminase), Lysine Decarboxylase, and Ornithine Decarboxylase. Colonial morphology on EMB was used to
"Don't run after success, run after excellence then success kisses your feet". "Give society the best you have then you will get the best you deserve". These sentences have very significant meanings in my life. Ever since my childhood, I have been taught to get involved in my jobs by heart. And yeah, I believe in hard work and destiny not to run after it, and creating the way to my destination by myself. It was learning about the discovery of penicillin that first stimulated my interest in the behaviors and the destruction of microbes by the action of drugs. Learning about this giant leap forward in medicine and the way it transformed the treatment of diseases inspired me to pursue the study of microbiology. And it is not possible without sound practical knowledge. There are many universities in USA but I have chosen. as it is well known and affordable for me. And I