 | Research Manager Miki has a BA in Biology from the International Christian University in Tokyo, and an MSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Tokyo in Japan. She joined Dr. Geoffrey Wasteneys lab at the Australian National University in Canberra Australia and then later came to UBC for her PhD in plant cell biology. She studied the role of cortical microtubules in cellulose biosynthesis and cell wall formation during plant cell expansion. Through her PhD, she gained optical and electron microscopy skills at BIF. During her postdoctoral research at UBC, she started offering imaging workshops to graduate students which became the Advanced Microscopy Techniques course (BIOL439/539). This course is currently offered in Term 2. Students can gain both theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on experience in light/fluorescence, confocal, and electron microscopy. She is happy to share the imaging tips and techniques that might help your imaging project. Job responsibilities - Handling general inquiries, training and service requests - Consulting - Assisting grant application - Acquisition of new tools and equipment - Organizing workshops and seminars Awards UBC President's Staff Award for Collaborative Excellence (2023) Department of Botany Service Award for Staff members (2020-2021) CNSP/RCPS National Platform Scientist Award 2020 Contact information Office: Rm 0121 Biological Sciences Building Email: bif.manager@ubc.ca Phone: 604-822-3354 |