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==Conferences== | ==Conferences== | ||
===[http://www.ocean.washington.edu/story/Molecular+Life+of+Diatoms+2015 1. Molecular Life of Diatoms 2015], 7-10 July 2015, University of Washington, Seattle, WA=== | |||
Molecular Life of Diatoms 2015 brought together an eclectic mix of scientists from across various disciplines to discuss recent advances in our understanding of diatoms and the way they shape our planet. You can download the poster I presented on the conference [http://openwetware.org/images/b/b5/Turnsek_MLD_15_Poster.pdf here]. | |||
==Contact Info== | ==Contact Info== | ||
Revision as of 12:06, 28 October 2015
I am a third year graduate student in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) PhD program at Harvard University working in the laboratory of Pamela Silver.
Conferences
1. Molecular Life of Diatoms 2015, 7-10 July 2015, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Molecular Life of Diatoms 2015 brought together an eclectic mix of scientists from across various disciplines to discuss recent advances in our understanding of diatoms and the way they shape our planet. You can download the poster I presented on the conference here.
Contact Info
Lab
- Jernej Turnšek | Ph.D. Candidate
- Harvard Medical School | Department of Systems Biology | 200 Longwood Avenue | Boston, MA 02115
- Phone: 617-797-5386 | Fax: 617-432-5012 | Email: turnsek@fas.harvard.edu
- Email me through OpenWetWare
Social Media
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Interests
To understand biological, chemical and physical forces in biomineralization processes. | To use engineered cells for sustainable production of materials.
- Biomineralization | Biomaterials | Morphogenesis | Self-Assembly
- Marine Microbiome | Marine Natural Products
- Enzymology | Protein Engineering
- Phase Transitions in Cell Biology
- Astrobiology | Space Exploration | Origins of Life
Projects
- Biosilicification-specific proteomics in the model diatom Thalassiosira pseudonana.
- Size- and shape-constrained synthesis of metal oxides using protein scaffolds.
Publications
- Conrado RJ, Wu GC, Boock JT, Xu H, Chen SY, Lebar T, Turnšek J, Tomšič N, Avbelj M, Gaber R, Koprivnjak T, Mori J, Glavnik V, Vovk I, Benčina M, Hodnik V, Anderluh G, Dueber JE, Jerala R, and DeLisa MP. DNA-guided assembly of biosynthetic pathways promotes improved catalytic efficiency. Nucleic Acids Res. 2012 Feb;40(4):1879-89. DOI:10.1093/nar/gkr888 |
SITN Waves Correspondent
SITN Waves Expert
- Friend or Foe? Getting the body to make peace with bioengineered drug delivery systems
- Algae: Applications in Removing Arsenic and Beyond
- Can we send a message to the future with DNA?
- Electric Bacteria – Groundbreaking Science or Old News?
Science Art
Past Affiliations
- Ginkgo BioWorks, Inc., Boston, MA (10/2012 - 06/2013) | Ginkgo BioWorks
- Jerala Lab at the National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana, Slovenia (05/2010 - 07/2012) | Jerala Lab
Selected Awards & Accomplishments
- Kavčič Prize for young writers in natural sciences, 2013
- University of Ljubljana Prešeren Award for Diploma Thesis, 2012 (in Slovene)
- 42nd Krka Prizes - Krka Prize for Diploma Thesis, 2012 (in Slovene)
- Gold medal, BIOMOD 2011 | Learn more about BIOMOD Slovenia 2011
- Grand Prize, World Champion, iGEM 2010 | Learn more about iGEM Slovenia 2010
Education
- University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Diploma in Biotechnology, 06/2012
- Diploma thesis entitled: "Synthetic biology approach towards improvement of carotenoid biosynthetic pathway using zinc fingers"
Sports
- Olympic distance triathlon PR | Lobsterman Triathlon 09/2014: 2h 40' 32"
- 26.2 PR | Baystate Marathon 10/2013: 3h 30' 55"
- 13.1 PR | Boston's Run to Remember 05/2013: 1h 26' 30"
- 10K PR | B.A.A. 10K 06/2015: 40' 20"
- University of Ljubljana basketball champion in 2008 and 2009.
