SzSA YearBook 2018/19

SZENT-GYÖRGYI STUDENTS
ZSÓFIA FLÓRA NAGY
Szeged Scientists Academy, 3 rd year
University of Szeged,
Faculty of Medicine, 3 rd year
YEAR OF BIRTH:
1998
FORMER
SZENT-GYÖRGYI
PUPIL:
yes
SZENT-GYÖRGYI
MENTOR:
Márta Széll
JUNIOR MENTOR:
Kornélia Tripolszki
SPECIALIZATION:
genetics
SECONDARY
SCHOOL:
Városmajori Secondary
School, Budapest
IMPORTANCE, AIMS AND POSSIBLE OUTCOME OF RESEARCH
Amiotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder which cannot be
cured efficiently up to this day. ALS significantly decreases the quality of life of the patient
and leads to death 3-5 years after the diagnosis. There are two forms of this disorder:
familial and sporadic. Through sequencing the genome of patients scientists have been
able to detect genetic variants that might be responsible for the development of ALS.
The aim of our research is to further investigate the genetic background of amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis through the genetic analysis of Hungarian patients affected by ALS. The
knowledge of the genetic background of ALS could provide an opportunity to develop
efficient diagnostic techniques and personalized therapy.
AMBITIONS AND CAREER GOALS
After finishing medical school, I would like to get my PhD degree. I intend to work overseas
or somewhere in Europe, and I wish to pursue a carrier in research as a full-time scientist.
HONORS AND PRIZES
• Annual Student Research Conference, Genetics and Molecular Biology section, 2nd
prize (2018)
• 25. International Student Congress of (bio)Medical Sciences (Groningen, Hollandia)
Genetics section winner (2018.)
PUBLICATIONS
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NAME OF TEACHER:
Anna Solt Jánossyné
LANGUAGES:
English/advanced
German/advanced
Latin/intermediate
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