Constructing our first strains
We are celebrating the successful construction of our first strains!
In our lab, we believe in celebrating every successful step and today we have quite a big milestone:
The first strains from the very first students of this lab start populating our -80 freezer, Samantha’s strain being placed there yesterday and Zhwan’s strains about to join on Friday. Great job, team!
Looking forward to our first characterisation experiments that are now ongoing.
Exciting times ahead
The Art of Organization: A Peek into Our Lab Life
Having a well-organized lab has been a priority for me and our newest toy helps a lot (and guarantees a lot of fun)
In our lab, we believe in the mantra, "Label the label maker!"
All jokes aside, starting out with a well-organized system has always been a top priority for me. I found myself in lab environments, where I had to search for hours if I needed specific chemicals - sometimes in vain. This was so frustrating and slowed down my research progress.
I promised myself that when I start a lab, I will have a well-thought-out system and implement it from the beginning.
Introducing our label maker: From our strains to our equipment, and even our inventory, everything is well organized. We use QR codes to link to our things, be able to search for chemicals, book our equipment within the group (and have fun).
This not only makes our science more efficient but also adds a dash of fun to our everyday work! I may or may not have spent a significant part of my afternoon playing with our newest gadget and sticking labels on every possible thing in the lab. After quite a long time of trying to figure out the label-design language, I felt that I truly deserved this little treat.
But hey, who's counting? So, what are the fun gadgets in your lab/life? I'd love to hear about them! Let's inspire each other and make science even more exciting!
Lab in Progress
Join us on the exciting journey as our lab takes its first steps at Umeå University.
I've got some exciting news to share. Our lab has officially started at Umeå University, and it's a solo mission at the moment.
As I'm getting things up and running, there's this awesome mix of anticipation and, let's be honest, a bit of nerves too. Building a lab from scratch is no small feat, and I'm under no illusions that it's going to be a breeze. It's going to take some serious hard work, dedication, and, well, a whole lot of late nights doing research and running experiments to lay the foundation.
But here's the fun part – I'm not in this alone. I'm stoked about the idea of expanding the team down the line. The future holds the promise of new members who are as excited as I am about research and are all in when it comes to pushing the boundaries of what we know. Together, we're going to create a space where ideas flow, and breakthroughs become the norm, all while upholding the core values of our lab – integrity, curiosity, collaboration, and a passion for discovery.
I invite you to stick around and follow our journey. I'll be sharing updates on our adventures, discoveries, and all the cool research we've got brewing. Can't wait to have you along for the ride and to make some significant contributions to our academic community and the research world.
