SzSA YearBook 2018/19

SZENT-GYÖRGYI STUDENTS
SZABOLCS BENE
Szeged Scientists Academy, 3 rd year
University of Szeged,
Faculty of Science and Informatics,
Biology, 3 rd year
YEAR OF BIRTH:
1997
FORMER
SZENT-GYÖRGYI
PUPIL:
no
SZENT-GYÖRGYI
MENTOR:
Lajos Haracska
SPECIALIZATION:
genetics
SECONDARY
SCHOOL:
Secondary School of
Economics and Informatics
of Cegléd
NAME OF TEACHER:
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.
AMBITIONS AND CAREER GOALS
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
PUBLICATIONS
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Ágnes Kotlárné Bíró
LANGUAGES:
English/intermediate
French/intermediate
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