anne bennion
PhD Student Researcher at International Max Planck Research School for Environmental, Cellular and Molecular Microbiology
phd student researcher international max planck research school environmental , cellular molecular microbiology
currently phd student microbiology internation max planck research school marburg , germany . research focus molecular cellular reprogramming rhizobium infection leguminous plant host . broadly , interested plant-microbe interaction , nutrient cycling , symbiosis , microbial metabolism . career hope increase knowledge rhizosphere interaction use knowledge develop innovative solution sustainable agriculture , soil conservation , bioremediation .
International Max Planck Research School for Environmental, Cellular and Molecular Microbiology
PhD Student Researcher
I am a student of the IMPRS-MIC program conducting research at the Center for Synthetic Microbiology (SYNMIKRO) on rhizobial infection of their plant host. Specifically, I am studying how Sinorhizobium meliloti is reprogrammed in terms of cell proliferation, motility, and in the production of signaling molecules such as exopolysaccharide as it infects its host, Medicago truncatula. I use a variety of methods including fluorescent microscopy, microfluidics, molecular cloning, qPCR and other molecular techniques to investigate this interaction.
Marburg an der Lahn, Hesse, Germany
Max-Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology
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Research Intern
I conducted natural products research in the Department of Biochemistry and Synthetic Metabolism, specifically helping to develop a fully enzymatic pathway for the biosynthesis of conventional and potentially novel polyketides from carboxylic acids. To accomplish this, I selected several acyl-CoA ligases with unique substrate specificities from different clades and tested their enzymatic activity on a wide range of carboxylic acid substrates. I used LCMS to observe the formation of acyl-CoA product over time at varying physiological conditions and spectrophotometry to determine their Michaelis-Menten kinetics. I then coupled the most promising candidates with an acyl-CoA oxidase and enoyl-CoA carboxylase/reductase, demonstrating the ability to enzymatically generate a library of atypical and chemically diverse alpha-carboxylated acyl-CoA extender units. After this initial screening, I used Py-Mol to identify residues of the most promising candidates that could be re-engineered in a rational design approach to increasing substrate promiscuity. I frequently performed molecular cloning, protein purification via fast protein and gravity column liquid chromatography, SDS-PAGE, PCR, etc. I presented my results in the poster session at the joint conference of German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology (DHGM) and the Association for General and Applied Microbiology (VAAM) conference in Leipzig, Germany in March, 2020.
Marburg an der Lahn, Hesse, Germany
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Brigham Young University
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Research Assistant in Water Quality and Biofuel
I work in a microbial ecology lab studying biological treatment of wastewater. Specifically, I study the pretreatment of waste activated sludge with Caldicellulosirupter bescii as a method for increasing the efficiency of anaerobic digestion for methane fuel production. I am investigating the growth of these thermophilic anaerobes on different growth media using spectrophotometry and flow cytometry. I am also assisting in assessing the effectiveness of both pretreatment and anaerobic digestion by measuring changes in total suspended, volatile, and fixed solids, chemical oxygen demand, pH, redox potential, and concentrations of oxygen, ammonia, acetate, and soluble reactive phosphorus before and after treatment.
Provo, Utah Area
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Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology
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Chemical Ecology Research Intern
I analyzed the physiological processes regulated by a signaling hormone, Jasmonic acid (JA), in Nicotiana attenuata. I used analytical chemistry techniques such as mass spectrometry and chromatography, and molecular biology techniques such as western blots, microscopy, and protein activity assays. I used Excel to statistically analyze my results and Adobe Illustrator to create clear visualization of my data. I prepared and edited manuscripts, and ultimately co-authored a paper that is published in the Journal of Integrative Plant Biology. I synthesized my work in a final presentation for the Institute which developed my ability to speak intelligibly about scientific research.
Jena Area, Germany
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Brigham Young University
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Confocal Microscopy Specialist
I used immunohistochemistry techniques and confocal microscopy to visualize the build-up of amyloid-beta plaque in brain tissue due to Alzheimer's disease
Provo, Utah Area
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University of Utah, Department of Biomedical Informatics
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Lab Aid and Research Assistant
Digitalized DNA samples in the lab data base, prepared pedigree charts and selected subjects for a genome-wide association study of colon cancer
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Molecular Biology
Bachelor's degree
Brigham Young University
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I study molecular biology because I am passionate about understanding the cellular processes that keep us and our ecosystems healthy. I am curious about the connectedness of living organisms. For example, I am fascinated by the way microbes in lakes, oceans, soil, and plants affect the water we drink, the food we eat, and the air we breathe. I love research and have conducted research in a broad range of subjects including plant-herbivore interactions, harmful algal blooms, biodiversity of fresh waster insects, and biological treatment of wastewater. I find the research process to be fulfilling, exciting, and challenging and hope to pursue a PhD in Microbiology or a related field.
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Skyline High
Jasmonate signaling makes ﬂowers attractive to pollinators and repellent to ﬂorivores in nature
Journal of Integrative Plant Biology
A field study of Nicotiana attenuata revealed that phytohormone signaling mediates florivore defense and pollinator attraction. We showed that silencing jasmonate signaling resulted in lower levels of nectar and benzyl acetone in flowers (two pollinator-attractive traits) and increased attack of flower buds by a suite of native herbivores.
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Magna cume laude
Brigham Young University
2nd place prize in the Spring Runoff Conference Poster Competition
Utah State University
CellClips Videos
Wrote scripts explaining cell processes and collaborated with an artist and video editor create videos that were incorporated into cell biology curriculum.
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Refugee Action Network
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Office tasks for refugee non-profit, transported donations for refugees, tutored refugee students
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Etheline Ting
Fashion Design Bachelor Degree
Los Angeles, CA
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Eliza Fields
Design Assistant at Soft Haus
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
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Andra Gonzalez
Assistant Manager at Follett Higher Education Group
East Chicago, IN
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Amy Croushore
Textile and Surface Pattern Designer
Claremont, CA
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Hannah Odgers
Associate Graphics Development Coordinator at Victoria's Secret
New York, NY
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Sophia Fuentes
Textile Designer
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
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Olivia Wigman
Junior Product Designer  at Magenta Inc
Los Angeles, CA
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Joshua M.
Digital Design | Art Direction
Newport Beach, CA
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Ivy Galanis
Art Department
Los Angeles, CA
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Jamie Lacno
Student at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA
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Ellie Smith
Apparel and Graphic Designer
Los Angeles, CA
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Brenna Ernst
Professionally trained genealogist specializing in United States and England Research
Grantsville, UT
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Carrie Saunders
Lab Analyst I at The Duke Human Vaccine Institute
Raleigh, NC
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Sabina Gudmundsson
MS, CGC Genetic Counselor
Seattle, WA
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Aashita Takkar
Certified Genetic Counselor
Delhi, India
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Ryan Powell
Co-founder of Manta Biofuel - Scientist, Entrepreneur, Farmer
Owings Mills, MD
Anne Bennion
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English Language Teacher
United States
Anne Bennion
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Accounting Intern at Hagan, Tucker, Schmitt & Gintz LLC
Springfield, MO
Anne Bennion
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