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The Research Group
The Research Group
The 6 weeks of my professional practice further improved my ability to conduct research. Throughout the professional practice, I shared many moments of laughter with the members of the research group, stressed out over contamination issues with the eDNA samples, juggled multiple end of semester assignments and stayed at the laboratory after working hours to repeat PCR reactions. I was able to form a good working relationship with my supervisor Dr. Yaisel and a new friendship with Alicia who is the PhD student I was working alongside. The research group had a very welcoming atmosphere and I really felt like a part of the team. I would welcome any chance in the future to work with them again.
About me
About me
I am a first year IMBRSea student with a keen interest in discovering ways of conserving marine resources and species. I previously completed my undergraduate degree in zoology as well as a masters in forensic science. I intend to use my crime-solving skills for detection of endangered species in fisheries and aquaculture with the broader objective of marine conservation. Through the professional practice I have developed a new research understanding in eDNA and look forward to utilizing it in the future. For any tips in writing eDNA reports and performing eDNA related laboratory work, feel free to contact me anytime :D
Rhea Thoppil
Rhea Thoppil
The curious intern
The curious intern
My support during the professional practice
Dr. Yaisel Borrell
Dr. Yaisel Borrell
The helpful supervisor
The helpful supervisor
borrellyaisel@uniovi.es
Alicia Garcia
Alicia Garcia
The calm PhD Student
The calm PhD Student
aliciaggallego@gmail.com
A little nugget of wisdom
A little nugget of wisdom
The fisheries industry is an exhaustible form of marine resource that requires good management practices aimed at sustainable conservation of exploited marine species like octopus and eels. Using non-invasive methods like eDNA for species identification and diversity assessment is crucial for the conservation of the species of concern, as well as for feeding the species that depends on fisheries i.e. humans. Let's not allow our greed to overcome our mission for sustainability and help save our world's marine resources.
References & Supplementary Reading
References & Supplementary Reading
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