Aseel Alsantely

Develop a population genetic study for rice species in the Americas, including Oryza glumipatula, Oryza alta, Oryza grandiglumis, and Oryza latifolia. This is performed by sequencing contemporary specimens collected in the Americas and herbarium specimens, further aligning them to the platinum standard genomes generated from our lab. This study will permit the identification of candidate accessions for neo-domestication and will help establish a valuable genomic resource.

Assembled two high-quality reference genomes for polyploid CCDD rice genomes, Oryza grandiglumis and Oryza latifolia, where individual sub-genomes were differentiated, and their evolutionary changes

A training session focuses on the following: 1. collecting infant blood samples for the newborn genetic disease screening analysis, 2. recording the number of samples collected and identified suspected diseases

Developed a possible approach for colorectal cancer (CRC) therapy through combination therapy of 5 fluoro-pyrimidynes (5FU) and Super Paramagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (SPIONs). CRC cells underwent a continuous cell culture and Bradford Assay was used to measure the protein concentration of lysate samples. Western blot was used to detect the signaling activation of β-2 adrenergic receptor signaling (ADRB2) pathways that oppose apoptosis during toxic 5FU and SPIONS treatments

Two lab experiments were carried out: relaxation in porous media and the influence of brine on the settlement of sediments. The outcome of both labs supported the evaluation of water content and that the brine addition to sediments contributes to a faster relaxation and, subsequently, a faster supernatant height evolution.