Jessica Wittnam
EDUCATION
College / University
Yale University
Highest Degree
Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
Major Subjects
Cell Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Neurobiology, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry
Country
USA
Lab Experience
Basic techniques in light microscopy, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, tissue culture, and Drosophila genetics.
Projects / Research
- 2005 - 2006: Temporal analysis of TGF-Beta signaling during the development of the Drosophila neuromuscular junction. Dept. of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Yale University
- 2005: Investigation of inversion polymorphisms in the human genome. Dept. of Genetics and Genomic Biology, Hospital for Sick Children, Canada
- 2005: Synergy between neuronal activity and retrograde TGF-Beta signaling at the Drosophila neuromuscular junction. Dept. of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Yale University
Scholarships / Awards
2006 – 2007: | Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School |
2005: | Alan S. Tetelman '58 Summer Traveling Fellowship |
2002 – 2003: | National Merit Scholarship |
2002 – 2003: | Amsco-Lowry Scholarship |