SzSA YearBook 2016/17

SZENT-GYÖRGYI STUDENTS
ZSÓFIA EDIT TÓTH
Szeged Scientists Academy, 1 st year
University of Szeged,
Faculty of Science and Informatics,
Biology, 1 st year
E: zsofid98@gmail.com
T: +36 20/777-1271
DATE OF BIRTH:
1998
SZENT-GYÖRGYI PUPIL:
yes
SZENT-GYÖRGYI MENTOR:
Dr. Lajos Haracska
SPECIALTY:
genetics
SECONDARY SCHOOL:
Radnóti Miklós Experimental
Grammar School, Szeged
NAME OF TEACHER:
Sándor Bán
LANGUAGES:
English/advanced
Spanish/basic
IMPORTANCE, AIMS AND POSSIBLE OUTCOME OF RESEARCH
Our genome which consists of approximately 3 billion DNA base pairs often contains
unrepaired DNA damage, which may result in the stalling of the replication
fork. To repair this DNA damage, different DNA damage bypass mechanisms
have evolved that promote either error-free or error-prone replication through
DNA lesions. Error-prone replications may lead to mutations.
Our research laboratory is interested in the driving forces and molecular mechanisms
of mutagenesis and strives to give more insight into the molecular events
of genome instability and carcinogenesis. We perform our analyses using human
tissue culture-based reporter systems, next-generation DNA sequencing,
and purified proteins in reconstituted reaction pathways.
AIMS DURING HER CAREER
Cancer can be overcome without serious consequences if the tumor is diagnosed
in time and adequate personal therapy is used. In the course of my research
I would like to participate in the development of cancer treatment directed at
molecular targets and to improve diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
HONORS AND PRIZES
• 2012- Kitaibel Pál Biology Competition - 17 th place
• 2013- Árokszállásy Zoltán Biology Competition -18 th place
• 2016- National Student Competition Assays 33 rd place
PUBLICATIONS
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