SzSA YearBook 2016/17

SZENT-GYÖRGYI STUDENTS
SZABOLCS BENE
Szeged Scientists Academy, 1 st year
University of Szeged,
Faculty of Science and Informatics,
Biology, 1 st year
E: bene.szabolcs50@gmail.com
T: +36 30/606-3573
DATE OF BIRTH:
1997
SZENT-GYÖRGYI PUPIL:
no
SZENT-GYÖRGYI MENTOR:
Dr. Lajos Haracska
SPECIALTY:
genetics
SECONDARY SCHOOL:
Secondary School of
Economics and Informatics
of Cegléd
NAME OF TEACHER:
Ágnes Kotlárné Bíró
LANGUAGES:
English/intermediate
French/intermediate
IMPORTANCE, AIMS AND POSSIBLE OUTCOME OF RESEARCH
Stalling of the DNA replication machinery, which takes place as a consequence
of encountering unrepaired DNA damage, is a challenge for cells. In certain cases
these mutations result in cancerous degeneration of cells. Our research laboratory
is interested in the driving forces and molecular mechanisms of mutagenesis
and carcinogenesis. We aim to answer the questions of how certain mutations
promote tumour development and evolution, which genes are commonly mutated
in cancer, and how these mutations contribute to tumour development and
drug resistance. To achieve these goals we employ human tissue culture-based
reporter systems, next-generation DNA sequencing, and purified proteins in reconstituted
reaction pathways.
AIMS DURING HIS CAREER
Cancerous diseases are among the main causes of death. Thus, understanding
the development of tumours and their functional mechanisms is an important
aim of biomedical and molecular biological research. Exploring these questions
is necessary for medical treatment. Although I am not a medical student I believe
I can participate in the development of this research field as a molecular
biologist.
HONORS AND PRIZES
• 2016: National Student Competition Assay – Biology Category I. 16 th place
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