I conducted Master's Thesis research under the guidance and mentorship of Dr. Szick at CSUB. My research focused on the genetic analysis of toxic organisms. Research included DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation, toxin extraction, and CIEIA.

Research under the direction of Dr. Szick at CSUB. I assisted in research that focused on the isolation and identification of bacterial flora colonizing the skin and organs of newts. This role included DNA extraction, PCR and electrophoresis, DGGE, and establishing and maintaining bacterial colony cultures.