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During my PhD research, I investigated the RNA-binding protein Puf4 in the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe. I used a variety of techniques, including transcriptome profiling, RNA-immunoprecipitation sequencing, cell cycle analysis, and proteomic analysis, to uncover the regulatory mechanisms of Puf4. Through this work, I identified Puf4's target mRNAs and its interactions with 14-3-3 proteins. This research has implications for cancer biology.
In my MSc research, I evaluated over 100 native microalgae strains from Quebec for their potential in biodiesel production. I screened for strains with high lipid content and the ability to remove nutrients. By utilizing wastewater as a growth medium, I was able to explore cost-effective approaches to biofuel production and wastewater treatment. Through this work, I identified Chlorella sp. PCH90 as a particularly productive strain, and optimized the conditions for enhanced lipid production from this microalgae.
