Helena Maria (Linda) Olsthoorn
EDUCATION
College / University
University College Roosevelt, Utrecht University
Highest Degree
Bachelor of Science (Hon.)
Major Subjects
Life Sciences and Cognitive Science
Country
The Netherlands
Lab Experience
Basic techniques in molecular and cellular biology, western blotting, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, in situ hybridization, cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, fluorescent microscopy. Animal models: Mouse and Avian embryo.
Projects / Research
- Dec 2014 – May 2015: The Pathological Mechanism underlying Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, exploring the loss-of-function hypothesis in ALS caused by C9orf72 and the role of interactor FMRP and its targets in axonal degeneration by mutant FUS. Dept. of Translational Neuroscience, Prof. Jeroen Pasterkamp, Utrecht University
- July – Aug 2014: The Role of ALS-linked Proteins TDP-43 and FUS in Avian Neural Circuit Development. Dept. of Molecular Life Sciences, Prof. Dr. Esther Stoeckli, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Scholarships / Awards
2015 – 2016: | Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School |