User:Cil

From 2006.igem.org

I am a first year Research Associate in Ron Weiss' lab. I was asked to be in charge of the iGEM2006 team and I am very excited about our plans and possible projects. I am a classically trained Biologist. I have degrees in Chemistry (undergrad); Cellular, Molecular and Biophysical studies (Masters); and Neuroscience (PhD). I was drawn to Synthetic Biology from the first paper I read. I see a huge future in this field and am eager to add my own unique contributions.

I have three beautiful children and a wonderful husband who is a cell biologist and patent agent. My hobbies include computer programming, movies and music. The truth is, I have far too many hobbies to list here! I play violin as more than a hobby, but less than a profession. I love exotic animals and my alter ego would be a zoo veterinarian. I enjoy the athletics I can still do such as rollerblading and weight training. My tastes in music are eclectic ranging from electronica ambient to classical to heavy metal to pop/rap. My tastes in movies are similarly eclectic ranging from oldie B/W films to campy B movies to foreign films to popular culture. I like to think that instead of preferring one type of something, I enjoy variety. I occasionally relax by woodworking and I also enjoy sewing, although these are hobbies that are currently 'in the freezer'. Photography is another passion of mine and I have several published photos including author photos for published books. Although digital photography is fun and has pretty much replaced darkroom photography, it's still fun to play around with negatives in a well-stocked darkroom.

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