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Protein Engineering
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Insider Insights
Tips from dr. Harbani Kaur Malik-Chaudhry-
Be open to exploring new ideas, fields, and possibilities for yourself. Open your mind and expand what you are capable of. If you are too comfortable, you’re probably not growing.
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You can’t know if you like research from a textbook or class assignment. You have to get into the lab and try it out. Any experience, even if it’s not in the exact field you want to pursue, will help you figure out if research is a fit.
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Networking opens so many doors, and a lot of people are more accessible than you think. Even if you don’t have someone in your immediate circle, you’ve got other resources like LinkedIn to connect with people and start building meaningful relationships.
Related Scientists
Discover the work and stories of other people working in bioengineering and related industries.
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Caroline Mugambwa
Research Associate & Olympic Weightlifter
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Daniel Rios
Immunologist & Dad
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Chandra Williams
Lab Operations Specialist & Concert Goer
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Leah Guthrie
Gut Microbiologist & Runner
Recommended Resources
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Antibodies Definition: Lesson for Kids
Learn about antibodies and their role in the immune system. Discover the characteristics of B cells and how they create antibodies.
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The History and Science of Cancer
As a Protein Engineer, Harbani’s job is to try to mimic antibodies to test cancer cell antibodies in mice. Learn more about cancer and the history of it through these PBS lesson plans
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Antibody Activities
The following two activities will help you visualize what antibodies are and how they work!
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Protein Synthesis - Life Science for Kids!
Watch this short video to learn about the process of creating resources in our cells: Protein Synthesis.
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