CV containing experience and skills learnt throughout my Masters, Honours and Bachelor of science studies and experience learnt from being involved in environmental projects with various consulting companies in South Africa
A brief information about the SCOP protein database used in bioinformatics.
The Structural Classification of Proteins (SCOP) database is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for the structural and evolutionary relationships of proteins. It provides a detailed and curated classification of protein structures, grouping them into families, superfamilies, and folds based on their structural and sequence similarities.
Multi-source connectivity as the driver of solar wind variability in the heli...Sérgio Sacani
The ambient solar wind that flls the heliosphere originates from multiple
sources in the solar corona and is highly structured. It is often described
as high-speed, relatively homogeneous, plasma streams from coronal
holes and slow-speed, highly variable, streams whose source regions are
under debate. A key goal of ESA/NASA’s Solar Orbiter mission is to identify
solar wind sources and understand what drives the complexity seen in the
heliosphere. By combining magnetic feld modelling and spectroscopic
techniques with high-resolution observations and measurements, we show
that the solar wind variability detected in situ by Solar Orbiter in March
2022 is driven by spatio-temporal changes in the magnetic connectivity to
multiple sources in the solar atmosphere. The magnetic feld footpoints
connected to the spacecraft moved from the boundaries of a coronal hole
to one active region (12961) and then across to another region (12957). This
is refected in the in situ measurements, which show the transition from fast
to highly Alfvénic then to slow solar wind that is disrupted by the arrival of
a coronal mass ejection. Our results describe solar wind variability at 0.5 au
but are applicable to near-Earth observatories.
Richard's entangled aventures in wonderlandRichard Gill
Since the loophole-free Bell experiments of 2020 and the Nobel prizes in physics of 2022, critics of Bell's work have retreated to the fortress of super-determinism. Now, super-determinism is a derogatory word - it just means "determinism". Palmer, Hance and Hossenfelder argue that quantum mechanics and determinism are not incompatible, using a sophisticated mathematical construction based on a subtle thinning of allowed states and measurements in quantum mechanics, such that what is left appears to make Bell's argument fail, without altering the empirical predictions of quantum mechanics. I think however that it is a smoke screen, and the slogan "lost in math" comes to my mind. I will discuss some other recent disproofs of Bell's theorem using the language of causality based on causal graphs. Causal thinking is also central to law and justice. I will mention surprising connections to my work on serial killer nurse cases, in particular the Dutch case of Lucia de Berk and the current UK case of Lucy Letby.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MARTIAN ATMOSPHERE SAMPLE RETURN.Sérgio Sacani
The return of a sample of near-surface atmosphere from Mars would facilitate answers to several first-order science questions surrounding the formation and evolution of the planet. One of the important aspects of terrestrial planet formation in general is the role that primary atmospheres played in influencing the chemistry and structure of the planets and their antecedents. Studies of the martian atmosphere can be used to investigate the role of a primary atmosphere in its history. Atmosphere samples would also inform our understanding of the near-surface chemistry of the planet, and ultimately the prospects for life. High-precision isotopic analyses of constituent gases are needed to address these questions, requiring that the analyses are made on returned samples rather than in situ.
Deep Behavioral Phenotyping in Systems Neuroscience for Functional Atlasing a...Ana Luísa Pinho
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) provides means to characterize brain activations in response to behavior. However, cognitive neuroscience has been limited to group-level effects referring to the performance of specific tasks. To obtain the functional profile of elementary cognitive mechanisms, the combination of brain responses to many tasks is required. Yet, to date, both structural atlases and parcellation-based activations do not fully account for cognitive function and still present several limitations. Further, they do not adapt overall to individual characteristics. In this talk, I will give an account of deep-behavioral phenotyping strategies, namely data-driven methods in large task-fMRI datasets, to optimize functional brain-data collection and improve inference of effects-of-interest related to mental processes. Key to this approach is the employment of fast multi-functional paradigms rich on features that can be well parametrized and, consequently, facilitate the creation of psycho-physiological constructs to be modelled with imaging data. Particular emphasis will be given to music stimuli when studying high-order cognitive mechanisms, due to their ecological nature and quality to enable complex behavior compounded by discrete entities. I will also discuss how deep-behavioral phenotyping and individualized models applied to neuroimaging data can better account for the subject-specific organization of domain-general cognitive systems in the human brain. Finally, the accumulation of functional brain signatures brings the possibility to clarify relationships among tasks and create a univocal link between brain systems and mental functions through: (1) the development of ontologies proposing an organization of cognitive processes; and (2) brain-network taxonomies describing functional specialization. To this end, tools to improve commensurability in cognitive science are necessary, such as public repositories, ontology-based platforms and automated meta-analysis tools. I will thus discuss some brain-atlasing resources currently under development, and their applicability in cognitive as well as clinical neuroscience.
This presentation explores a brief idea about the structural and functional attributes of nucleotides, the structure and function of genetic materials along with the impact of UV rays and pH upon them.
Nucleic Acid-its structural and functional complexity.
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1. Amanda Gnerlich
agnerlic@purdue.edu
(219)381-9673
Current Address Permanent Address
914 Milwaukee Avenue, Apt 1412 11636 97th
Lane
Lubbock, TX 79416 St. John, IN 46373
Objective: To obtain a job at Redhorse Corporation.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences (December 2014)
Purdue University, West Lafayette,IN
Certifications: Open Water Scuba, CPR, RALAT
Animal RelatedExperience
Wildlife Research Associate, TexasTech University, Wildlife Toxicology Lab (March 2016-present)
Manage the aviary and supervise undergraduate students
Direct and conduct research experiments on Northern Bobwhite Quail
Perform daily husbandry tasks for birds in the aviary
Assist with lab work such as fecalfloats and DNA extractions
Marine Mammal Intern, California Wildlife Center (May 2014-July 2014)
Coordinated and lead responder team in the capture and handling of stranded marine mammals needing medical
attention as well as transported to rehabilitation facility
Assisted with marine mammal necropsy and sample collection
Directed daily husbandry tasks of marine mammals admitted to the on-site rehabilitation facility
Maintained detailed database records of Malibu strandings
Completion of NMFS Level A data sheets
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician, Purdue University West Lafayette,IN (August 2013-March 2016)
Distribute medications to research/teaching animals
Operate heavy machinery/drive skid-steer loader
Disinfect barn stalls, dog kennels, pig kennels, building hallways
Examine and observe general health of lab mice and rats daily
Cleanse and sanitize cages and bottles; autoclave equipment
Undergraduate Research Projects for Purdue Biology Dept. (August 2013-December 2014)
Conduct trials to investigate behavioral effects of light and noise pollution on peahens
Organize and analyze data as a team; dependability, reliable, and teamwork
Detain and handle peahens with patience
Employment History
Teaching Assistant/Laboratory Coordinator,Purdue University West Lafayette,IN(January 2013-December 2014)
Educated students on many animal science related topics; organization and team work
Communicated effectively with faculty, students, and staff about classroom management
Organized and facilitated a productive classroom atmosphere
Lead and directed classroom lessons, labs, and activities independently; public speaking skills
Leadership Experience
ANSC 102,Teaching Assistant and Laboratory Coordinator
Supervised and instructed a 4 week boot camp class for incoming freshman
Lead and presented class lectures
Enhanced public speaking skills
Communicated with and hosted guest faculty lectures
Animal Science Representative, STAR guide and volunteer
Big Sis/Lil Sis Program,Track and Field Team for High School
Activities
Veterinary job shadow Dog shelter volunteer Columbian Park Zoo Volunteer
Pre Vet Club Zoo Club Helping Paws Club
