Raif Hebishi

• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
• Is there a protomap of the subdivisions of the thalamus in early human fetal development?

I have always been interested in the human brain and its complications and fascinating functions as well as genetics. Being able to work both in the laboratory and in mapping gene expression to model brains by computer would be a great opportunity for me to experience the laboratory environment as well as develop the different skills required to become a scientist. This project would help achieve the project aim which is establish the expression profile of the candidate disease genes in the embryonic and foetal human pulvinar. Being granted a research scholarship would give me the opportunity to work on this project and develop the skills that scientists need as well as revealing my strengths and weaknesses so I can focus on them and become a better scientist.

 Funding source: Newcastle University

Supervisor: Dr  Gavin Clowry