Leen Jansen Email & Phone Number

Ghent

As a post-doc in the lab of Prof. Dirk Inzé, I was part of a team which studies the effects of mild drought stress on leaf development. I studied the role of different cell types during leaf development under water deprivation. I designed, planned and performed experiments, and collected analyzed and interpreted results. Therefore I worked with technicians and PhD-students and maintained contacts with external collaborators.Acquired skills: script programming (macro’s in ImageJ and R course), project management, problem solving, self-reliance, critical thinking, organization

Ghent

Root Development lab, supervised by Prof. Tom BeeckmanThe formation of an elaborate root system allows plants to explore the soil for water and nutrients. During my PhD I characterized root formation in maize. As one of the pioneers using maize in the department, I developed methods to study root development in maize seedlings, optimized techniques and adapted protocols for use in maize. This project was an industrial collaboration with BASF Plant Science.As a PhD student I guided a bachelor and master student during their traineeship and dissertation, and designed and guided demonstrations for the course of Cell Biology (2nd bachelors).Acquired skills: analytical thinking, scientific communication (written & verbal), problem solving, literature mining, presentation skills, perseverance, self-reliance, creativity, internal and external collaborations, critical thinking, managing deadlines, supervising, confidentiality

Ghent

To improve my knowledge on plant biology I followed a one-year master program in molecular plant biotechnology.

Internship in the Rhizogenesis LabAs a trainee I performed experiments under the supervision of a PhD student and senior scientist. I collected results and presented them to my supervisors. Acquired skills: adaptability, willingness to learn, independence, language skills (French & English), self-reliance, communication

Cashier & shop help (Nopri, Aarschot)Worker in a printing house (Agora, Averbode)Machine operator for the production of packaging (Mol d'Art, Diest)Acquired skills: flexibility, adaptability, responsibility, communication, customer care, industrial environment, technical insight, safety

Phd, Sciences, Biotechnology

Master, Plant Biotechnology, Great Distinction

Master project: “A chemical genetics approach to identify components of the auxin-controlled cell cycle activation during lateral root.

Industrial Engineer, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Distinction

Master project: “Oxidative stress in E.coli caused by the lactoperoxidase enzyme system.” Promoters: dr. Anita Van Landschoot, prof. dr..

Academic Bachelor, Industrial Engineering, Great Distinction