Nina Zhang

PIBS 1st-Year Rotating PhD Student

Biography

I graduated from the Ohio State University with a bachelors in biology with a minor in epidemiology. At Ohio State, I conducted research in a molecular genetics laboratory, studying Citron rho-interacting kinase in Caenorhabditis elegans. I successfully completed and defended an Honors thesis regarding this project. I also presented at the annual undergraduate research poster presentation forum. Outside of the laboratory, I love to rock climb, read, and try new foods.

Research Interests

I conducted research on Citron rho-interacting kinase in relation to the Ras pathway at Ohio State University.

Techniques Used

DNA sequencing, Cloning, Gel Electrophoresis, DNA extraction

Awards

Undergraduate Research Scholarship at Ohio State University