SzSA YearBook 2018/19

SZENT-GYÖRGYI STUDENTS
BÁLINT SOÓS
Szeged Scientists Academy, 4 th year
University of Szeged,
Faculty of Medicine, 4 th year
YEAR OF BIRTH:
1996
FORMER
SZENT-GYÖRGYI
PUPIL:
yes
SZENT-GYÖRGYI
MENTOR:
István Andó
JUNIOR MENTOR:
Gyöngyi Cinege
SPECIALIZATION:
immunology
SECONDARY
SCHOOL:
Dobó Katalin Secondary
School, Esztergom
IMPORTANCE, AIMS AND POSSIBLE OUTCOME OF RESEARCH
Our research group works on the analysis of cell-mediated innate immunity in different
Drosophila species. In the species of the ananassae subgroup of the Drosophila genus
we have identified multinucleated giant hemocytes which are responsible for the
encapsulation of larger foreign particles, such as parasitoid wasp eggs. Multinucleated
giant hemocytes highly resemble multinucleated cells present in human granulomas.
Diseases associated with granuloma formation, such as tuberculosis, are still widespread.
According to the WHO’s 2015 report, approximately one third of the world’s population
is suspected to be infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The aim of our research
is to identify Drosophila factors which would then enable us to better understand the
molecular mechanisms of granuloma formation and function.
AMBITIONS AND CAREER GOALS
During my career, I would like to decipher the mechanisms of innate immunity among
physiologic and pathologic conditions as fully as possible. As a medical researcher, I
can help patients both directly and indirectly, while working in a hospital ward or in the
laboratory, as well. Obtaining a PhD degree and expanding my knowledge in a research
centre abroad are also among my goals.
HONORS AND PRIZES
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PUBLICATIONS
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NAME OF TEACHER:
Mária Lampert
Zoltán Lampert
LANGUAGES:
English/advanced
French/intermediate
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