Over the course of the semester, I have grown tremendously as a researcher. I learned that judgment, communication, organization, and persistence are all important skills to have while conducting scientific research. Research has also helped me improve my problem-solving skills and challenge myself. Moreover, I have learned to be patient and flexible when coming across…
Author: Ishika Singh
CURF: Becoming a Researcher in the Brodsky Lab
The University of Pittsburgh is well known for its vast array of research opportunities for undergrads across disciplines. From the start, I was extremely interested in pursuing research because it enhances problem-solving skills, allows you to gain hands on experience in your field, and challenge yourself. In one of the lectures for my Foundations of…
CURF #1 – Assessing Disease-Causing Mutations in the Potassium Chloride Co-Transporter 2 (KCC2)
Hi, my name is Ishika Singh! I am a current junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Chemistry and a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. This semester, I will be focusing on assessing the various disease-causing mutations of the Potassium Chloride Cotransporter 2 (KCC2) protein. KCC2 is a neuron-specific…