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Neuroscience Graduate
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Name: Paul Lu
Employer: Washinton University
Vocation: Neuroscience Graduate
Degrees: Bachelor of Science
Subject: Chemistry and Biological Sciences
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Making his mark in the world of medical science
When it comes to study and research, the world has been Paul Lu’s oyster. Completing a Bachelor of Science at Waikato, majoring in Chemistry and Biological Sciences, Paul has studied in California and Taiwan, and is about to embark on a programme at Washington University.
Whilst studying at Waikato, Paul spent a semester of his studies at the University of California.
“Studying at UCLA offered the opportunity to expose myself to a variety of interesting courses and learn from extraordinary students, not to mention the experience along the way was remarkable!”
After completing his degree, Paul moved to Taiwan, working and learning as a summer student at the National Taiwan University Hospital’s molecular medicine laboratory. Paul’s team worked at examining various protein interactions and kinase pathways, via cloning, genetic modifications and analysis of gene and protein expressions.
Paul is about to take off to his next destination, being offered a position to study in the Neuroscience Graduate Programme at Washington University, in St. Louis, USA. This experience will allow Paul to indulge in his passion on studying Alzheimer’s disease.
“I want to contribute to the vast proportion of the community debilitated by this neurodegenerative disorder by improving and alleviating the conditions, via the neuroscience Ph.D. programme at Washington University.”
The programme comprises of one year of classes, with the remaining for years spent doing research and working on a thesis. Paul will receive full tuition subsidy, as well as NZ$40 000 stipend per year.
With a large part of his academic career spent abroad to date, Paul does have plans to eventually return to New Zealand.
“Ultimately, I wish to devote what I have learnt by lecturing in New Zealand academia or conducting research in the health industry.”
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