Ph.D. Graduation (2024)
M.Sc. Graduation (2014)
B.Sc. (Hons) Graduation (2012)
B.Sc. Graduation (2011)
NSC - Hoërskool Overkruin (2005)
University of the Free State
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
2019 -2024
Thesis: Biological clock measures: Assessing the association between the circadian and epigenetic clock as predictors of migration phenology and biological aging in wildlife.
Core laboratory skills:
Manual DNA extraction.
DNA quantitation (Nanodrop/Qubit).
Short range PCR.
TAE-Agarose electrophoresis.
Enzymatic (Exo-SAP) amplicon purification.
Sanger Cycle-Sequencing (ABI).
Real-time qPCR.
Bisulfite sequencing/MALDI-TOF (EpiTYPER).
Student Activities: Kovsie Pride Society (LGBT), UFS Diamond League, 3-Minute Thesis (FlashFacts)
University of Pretoria
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
2012 - 2014
Dissertation: Molecular characterization of full genome hepatitis b virus sequences from an urban hospital cohort in Pretoria, South Africa.
Core laboratory skills:
Automated and manual DNA extraction.
Long range PCR.
TBE-Agarose electrophoresis.
Column amplicon purification.
Next Generation Sequencing (Illumina).
Student Activities: Tuks UP&OUT (LGBT), Faculty Day
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Hons)
2011
Mini-dissertation: NF-kB Nuclear Translocation in U-937 macrophages in response to Lipopolysaccharide (E. coli) stimulation; a Flow cytometric and SDS-PAGE study.
Core laboratory skills:
Counting cells.
Cell culture.
Protein extractions.
Protein quantification (Bradford assays).
SDS-PAGE electrophoresis.
Western Blotting.
Flow Cytometry (Beckman Coulter).
Student Activities: Tuks UP&OUT (LGBT)
Honorary Colours: Academics
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
2006 - 2010
Project: Molecular Pathways in Aberrant Collagen Deposition in Wound Healing and Keloid Scar Formation. (Mentor: Prof M.J. Bester)
Core modules:
Molecular and Cell Biology.
Cell and Developmental Biology.
Histology and Histological Techniques.
Genetics.
Haematology and Immunology.
Student Activities: Tuks UP&OUT (LGBT), Class Representative, French Socio-Cultural Hour
Hoërskool Overkruin (Department of Education)
National Senior Certificate
2003 - 2005
Subjects:
Afrikaans, 1st Lang (HG)
English, 2nd Lang (HG)
Mathematics (HG)
Science (HG)
Biology (HG)
Accounting (HG)
Student Activities: ATKV Litdink, ATKV Jeugberaad, Science Expo, Mittal Science Olympiad, UP with Science, Public Speaking, School Newspaper (Verkyker), Choir, Drama (Jo Christal Dramaskool), Modern Dance (CDW School of Dance)
Honorary Colours: Academics, Choir, Culture