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Name:
Aleksandra Rak-Raszewska
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Nationality:
Polish
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Institute:
University of Liverpool, School of Biological Sciences, Liverpool, England.
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Qualifications:
Master of Science in Biology;
area of specialization: developmental biology, histology and genetics;
Master of Science in Geography;
area of specialization: meteorology and climatology;
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Work being undertaken on behalf of KIDSTEM:
Developing an embryonic stem cell-based therapy to replace nephrons lost through reflux nephropathy.
Our goal is to develop culture conditions that promote:
- differentiation of embryonic stem cells ‘ESc’ into metanephric mesenchymal cells;
- undergoing nephrogenesis following transplantation into mouse kidney rudiments ex vivo.
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Previous Experience:
April 2004 – August 2004 training : Johannes Gutenberg Univerity of Maniz
Genetic Laboratory, Germany
June 2003 – June 2005 training : Department of Tumor Biology, Maria
Skłodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center
and Institute of Oncology, Poland
October 2000 – June 2005 studies : University of Silesia, Histology and
Embryology Department, Poland
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Interests:
Sport : chess, roller-skating, swimming, skiing, cycling;
Geography : weather forecasting, hurricanes, El-Nino, climate changes, satellite imaging;
Other : music, films (horrors, fantasy), travelling;
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