Internship Project
Chemistry and Biochemistry

Functional Characterization of Sphingolipid Synthesis Enzymes from Toxoplasma

Institution
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Department of Chemistry
Subject Area
Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry
Availability
03 May – 23 July
17 May – 06 August
31 May – 20 August
14 June – 03 September
 
Internship Modality:
On-site internship in Berlin
 
Project Supervisor(s)
Prof. Dr. Christoph Arenz
Academic Level
Doctoral students
Language
English
Further Information
Project Type
Academic Research
Project Content
The project involves biochemically characterizing parasite enzymes of Sphingolipid biosynthesis in human cells and by BRET assays. We also plan to screen the inhibitors of lipid synthesis.

Tasks for Interns
The scholar must be at a late stage of the PhD with sufficient experience in the discipline.
Academic Level
Doctoral students
Requirements
The scholar must be at the PhD stage with experience in molecular biology and cell biology.

Expected Preparation
The scholar must come prepared with extensive readings and a work plan.
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