preview

Microbiology Personal Statement

Decent Essays

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

Get Access