Danai Katsere

EDUCATION

College / University

University of Cape Town

Highest Degree

MedSc (Honours) in Physiology

Major Subjects

Biochemistry, Human Physiology, Neuroscience Genetics

Country

South Africa

Lab Experience

DNA and RNA extractions, DNA, RNA and protein gel electrophoresis, qPCR, spectrophotometry, neuroanatomy, EEG, ECG, light microscopy and tissue staining techniques

Projects / Research

2015: Brain Tumours in Children: Stabilizing molecular components from tissue specimen
2014: Expression of key phytoalexin biosynthesis genes in Starmaize seedlings

Scholarships / Awards

2016 – 2017:

Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

My interests are in investigating the processes that underlie neuropathological diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, especially the epigenetic and genetic interactions that result in the biochemical and therefore physiological alterations that lead to disease development. Particularly, I'm interested in using this information on neuropathological processes to further the field of translational medicine and bridge the gap between the laboratoy and the clinic.