The winners of the 3rd iGE3 PhD salary awards
Affiliation
Ivan Rodriguez Group – Department of Genetics and Evolution, Faculty of Science
Nationality
Switzerland
Academic degrees
- Master of Science in Biology, University of Geneva, 2014
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Geneva, 2012
Date of thesis defense
January 20, 2020
Title of thesis
Molecular bases of pathogen avoidance behaviors and parasitic host manipulation
I would like to sincerely thank the iGE3 committee for awarding me with a PhD Salary award.
I feel honored to be part of this PhD program and I hope that I can contribute to the mission of iGE3.
It is with great motivation that I will pursue my project on the genetics underlying innate behaviors, a project close to my heart that I started during my Master thesis.
I would also like to express my gratitude towards my advisor Prof. Ivan Rodriguez and all the members of lab who have helped me with this project so far.
Former UNIGE affiliation
Howard Riezman Group - Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science
Nationality
Indonesia
Academic degrees
- Master of Science in Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences, Universiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands, 2012
- Master of Science in Biotechnology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, 2010
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, 2008
Date of thesis defense
May 3, 2018
Title of thesis
Cytotoxicity of neuropathy-causing lipids 1-deoxy-sphingolipids
I am honored to be selected as an awardee. The award encourages me to keep pushing my research project forward. I would not have been able to receive the award without the continuous support of my advisor, lab members, and collaborators.
Former UNIGE affiliation
Robbie Loewith Group – Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science
Nationality
France
Academic degrees
- Master of Science in Biology, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Cachan, France, 2013
- Major of the Agregation of Biochemistry and Bioengineering, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Cachan, France, 2012
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Cachan, France, 2010
Date of thesis defense
December 8, 2017
Title of thesis
The role of TOR complex 2 in the maintenance of plasma membrane tension homeostasis
I am honored to have been selected for the iGE3 PhD Salary Awards. I would like to thank the selection committee for their interest in my project and the iGE3 foundation for funding this award.
I’m also grateful to both of my advisors Prof. Robbie Loewith and Prof. Aurélien Roux for giving me the opportunity to work on such a stimulating subject; and to all the lab members for their support and the good times we share together.
Former UNIGE affiliation
Juan Montoya-Burgos Group - Department of Genetics and Evolution, Faculty of Science
Nationality
Puerto Rico – United States of America
Academic degrees
- Master of Science in Biology, University of Geneva, 2012
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Río Piedras in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2010
Date of thesis defense
December 15, 2017
Title of thesis
Phylogeny of denticulate catfish (Loricarioidei: Siluriformes) and their use as a new model to understand the evolution and development of dental tissue in new areas of the vertebrate body
I am very grateful for this opportunity offered by the iGE3 program to continue my research in the domains of genetics and genomics.
Thanks to this award I can continue doing my scientific research with full focus, and bring it to a good end.
Former UNIGE affiliation
Evgeny Zdobnov Group - Department of Genetic Medicine and Development, Faculty of Science
Nationality
Brazil
Academic degrees
- Master of Science in Biology, Bioinformatics and Biological Data Analysis, University of Geneva, 2013
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biochemistry, Pontificial Catholic University of Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil, 2010
Date of thesis defense
August 28, 2018
Title of thesis
De novo genomics of non-model arthropods
I am delighted and extremely grateful for being selected as one of recipients of the iGE3 PhD salary award.
This award encourages me to pursue my research with renewed enthusiasm.
I would also like to thank all the members of the Evgeny Zdobnov lab, friends and family, for in one way or another having given me support through the course of my studies.
Former UNIGE affiliation
Michel Milinkovitch Group – Department of Genetics and Evolution, Faculty of Science
Nationality
Spain
Academic degrees
- Master of Science in Biology, University of Geneva, 2014
- Licentiate in Biology, University of Navarra, Spain, 2012
- Licentiate in Biochemistry, University of Navarra, Spain, 2012
Date of thesis defense
May 28, 2019
Title of thesis
Uncovering the genetic basis of color pattern phenotypes and scale development in squamates through genomic and transcriptomic approaches
I am delighted and I feel incredibly honored to have received the iGE3 PhD salary award.
The iGE3 support to the current and future progress in my research project is encouraging and will surely be helpful to continue with my work in the field of comparative genomics and transcriptomics in reptiles.
I would like to thank my advisers Athanasia Tzika and Michel Milinkovitch as well as the rest of members of the LANE for their support and valuable help until now during my PhD.
Former UNIGE affiliation
Rabih Murr Group – Department of Genetic Medicine and Development, Faculty of Medicine
Nationality
Italy
Academic degrees
- Master of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Turin, Italy, 2014
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, University of Turin, Italy, 2012
Date of thesis defense
July 15, 2019
Title of thesis
Super pioneer transcription factors: a new class of transcription factors that can induce DNA demethylation
I am honoured and delighted to be a recipient of the 2015 iGE3 PhD Salary Award.
I am lucky to work on a project, which I find very interesting, about the role of DNA demethylation in the regulation of transcription factors activity.
I am sure that this fellowship will further inspire me to proceed in my PhD and face the challenges ahead.
I would like to thank the selection committee for the opportunity, and the members of the lab for their support.
