Hannah Hodgkinson
Nelson
Summary
Results-driven individual with a masters (first class) in plant genetics. Work with Agresearch and Massey University has fostered a strong analytical mindset and proficiency in a range of field and lab techniques. Successfully contributed to a published paper by analyzing metagenome data and generating network graphs. Skilled in experimental design and scientific communication, enhancing decision-making processes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Summer Student Intern
AgResearch
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Using ddPCR to quantify gastrointestinal nematode infection.
- Mine available data to generate species-specific PCR tags for accurate species quantification.
- Set up protocol and perform ddPCR on a range of samples.
- Compare ddPCR results to GBS approach.
Summer Student Intern
AgResearch
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Combining genomics and metagenomics to predict methane emissions in livestock.
- Analysed metagenome data to generate network graphs.
- Co-authored a published paper titled: Large-scale analysis of sheep rumen metagenome profiles captured by reduced representation sequencing reveals individual profiles are influenced by the environment and genetics of the host. DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09660-3.
Education
Master of Science - Plant Genetics
Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ12-2025
Bachelor of Science With Honours in Genetics - Genetics
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ12-2020
NCEA Levels 1,2 And 3 -
Wellington Girls' College
Wellington, NZ12-2016
Skills
- Analytical mindset
- Research proficiency
- Scientific communication and writing
- Experimental design
- Nucleic acids isolation
- PCR techniques
- Gel electrophoresis
- Next generation sequencing
- Bioinformatics analysis
- Data interpretation
Timeline
Summer Student Intern
AgResearch
11.2020 - 02.2021
Summer Student Intern
AgResearch
11.2019 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Plant Genetics
Massey University
Bachelor of Science With Honours in Genetics - Genetics
University of Otago
NCEA Levels 1,2 And 3 -
Wellington Girls' College
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