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Minelva R. Nanton
Major: nanto001@umn.edu
Email: Biochemistry
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Research

Undergraduate:
Differential Gene Expression in Diapausing vs. non-Diapausing Flesh Flies

Graduate:
Microbiology (topic TBA)


Personal Reflection


Future Plans:
Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology Ph.D. program at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities with a minor in Public Health

Why a PhD:
I would like to conduct my own research on infectious diseases, that will affect some change in the health of those who need it most. I would like to pay my knowledge forward to the next generation of young scientists.

Personal quotes:
"Every endeavor we undertake must be done with passion and sincerity or not done at all." ~ me

Affiliations:
The Undergraduate Student Biochemistry Advisory Board

Favorite book:
Infections and Inequalities by Paul Farmer (it reminds me of my career and personal life goals)
The Da Vinci Code
The Birth of Venus
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