Truskey Lab
I lovvvvvvvve my lab! I am working in the biomolecular tissue and engineering lab of George Truskey in the Biomedical Engineering Department. Right now I am learning about cell adhesion and the co-culture of endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells within arteries. Although complicated at times, I have enjoyed reading about the research done on the subject. One great thing about my lab is how laidback it is. I enjoy working with my boss Melissa B. and I like how she treats me as if I was an equal and not a mere intern. I have learned /refreshed my knowledge of how to make media(I worked in a lab last summer also), plated cells, and counted them using a hemacytometer… Another great thing about my lab is how many women there are. Of the six of us in the lab, two are men, and four are women(including myself and a Pratt Fellow). It is really inspring to see how successful these women are and their dedication to their work. Tata for now!Racquel