Endothelial glycocalyx dysfunction in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury
Feedback from Raina Ramnath
I would like to thank BMVBS for this studentship which has enabled Verity Shah to learn different lab techniques e.g. tissue culture, RNA extraction, cDNA conversion, and qPCR. Verity has also developed independent critical thinking skills, skills in analysing data and interpretation of the results, and further developed her oral and written communication skills. I have led and managed this project, helping me to further develop my teaching, leadership, and communication skills. In addition to progressing the work on this project, this studentship has improved my ability to give effective feedback to increase confidence, enhance skills and improve performance in the students.
Feedback from Verity Shah
After completing my first year of university without any lab experience, it was incredible to get involved in the practical applications of the techniques I had heard about during my studies. Additionally, for the first time it helped me get a better perspective on what research in academia has to offer and what I could do post my undergrad in medical research and further study. It was rewarding learning all the techniques from Raina and her being confident enough in me to allow some independence in carrying out RNA extraction and tissue culture work and feel like my work was contributing to a bigger piece of research that one day could be beneficial to others. It has also made my own lab skills better and more particular, looking forward to the next opportunity I have to get back into the lab.