Bean Group, Postdoctoral Research Fellow Current researchMy PhD project is focused on understanding the genetics underlying disease resistance, specifically to ostreid herpes virus, in Pacific oysters. To do this I will be using DNA editing technologies (CRISPR/Cas9) to understand the significance of specific genes within the oyster genome. I am also interested in primary cell culture and have spent some time developing methods for establishing cultures.Favourite aquaculture speciesCrassostrea gigas (obviously). BackgroundDuring my undergrad I worked on research projects where I developed an interest for aquaculture, and my year working at the Pirbright Institute gave me a foundation in genetics. My PhD project is a combination of both, with lots of new things involved also.[2014-2017] Undergraduate studies (Biology, University of Exeter)[2017-2018] Lab technician (Arthropod genetics group, Pirbright Institute)[2018-2022] PhD student (EastBio CASE studentship, Roslin Institute and Cefas)[2022-Present] Postdoc (Roslin Institute).Interests, hopes and dreamsWhen I am not working I will be playing rugby, hiking, camping or otherwise enjoying what Scotland has to offer. This article was published on 2024-09-02