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Albina obtained her PhD from Heidelberg University, Germany, in the field of RNA Biology, where she investigated the role of mRNA processing in the regulation of gene expression using the model organism Trypanosoma brucei. Currently, she is a Postdoctoral fellow in Oliver Billker's lab at Umeå University, focusing on the mechanisms of post-transcriptional gene regulation in the sexual development of Plasmodium, the parasite responsible for malaria. Her research is crucial for understanding how post-transcriptional control influences the transmission of the parasite between the host and vector, although specific mechanisms remain largely unknown. In her work, she aims to develop a targeted knock-out screen to identify genes that regulate the translation of maternal mRNAs. Additionally, she collaborates with Ellen Bushell's lab to develop a homing CRISPR method that will allow her to study genes essential for zygote development. The findings from her research are expected to significantly contribute to the understanding of genes that are critical for Plasmodium survival and transmission, ultimately informing the development of much-needed therapies for malaria infection.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.