
        Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with Victor Ling
         
      
          - Transfection       of Mammalian cells, selection of colonies, etc
 
          - Molecular       Biology: DNA/RNA purification, cloning (including vector and primer       design), PCR, RT-PCR, restriction digests, preparation of competent cells,       etc.
 
          - Creation of       retrovirus and transduction of insect cells
 
          - Sucrose       gradient isolation of lysosomal end ER membranes 
 
          - Radiolabelled peptide       transport assays with analysis of transport kinetics
 
          - Electrophoresis:  SDS-PAGE, Agarose
 
          - Blotting       Techniques: Western, E.C.L.
 
          - Cell       Culture:  Bacterial, Mammalian, and       Insect