Catrione Lee | Biological Sciences (Co-op)

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PASSIONATE. DRIVEN. HARD-WORKING.

“Take as many opportunities as you can. Don’t be afraid to take chances and have a unique school/career path. The value of what you will gain in experience and life skills far outweighs any time limits you believe you need to adhere to.”

Favourite Class: Immunology
Favourite Social Activity: Dinner with friends
Favourite Study Spot: Library cubicles

What makes my uLethbridge experience unique?

  • Completing 2 co-op terms in a Cereal Agronomy program at the Lethbridge Research & Development Centre

  • Finishing my co-op also at LRDC in a Containment Level 2 microbiology laboratory researching antimicrobial resistance in cattle

  • Competing at an international level by presenting the work my team has done for the International Genetically Engineered Machines competition (iGEM) in Boston, MA

  • Learning about bioinformatics and gaining valuable experience applying it in the Zovoilis Lab

  • Learning about biophysical analysis and practicing analytical ultra-centrifugation (AUC) under Dr. Borries Demeler