Congratulations to our undergraduate researcher Alena Qin on her outstanding achievements in the Research Opportunities Program (ROP)! Alena’s project with graduate student Emily Dong explored the molecular evolution of rod photoreceptor genes in squamates, combining hands-on techniques like PCR, DNA cloning, and bacterial transformations. This experience helped to shape her research interests, and has given her a chance to work as an independent researcher in her second year. Alena’s success story highlights the value of ROP program and early undergrad involvement in scientific research.
Read more about her story on A&S News