Its really interesting that after I tell people about my summer plans, they ask me: "How many shots did you have to get?" and "Are you going to have a blog?" I can take a hint. And now I have a blog.
Yesterday I found out that I did get accepted into the Hubert Fellowship to help fund my summer (my checking account is so excited). In case anyone doesn't know where I'm going or what I'm doing, here is the brief synopsis:
Part of my public health masters program is a practicum. The best training in HIV/AIDS for a french speaking biochemistry undergrad is in clinic in Rwanda. So, thats where I'm going. My task is to train clinic lab staff, in french, to do real time PCR, HMA, HLA, and Elispot (these are all viral sequencing procedures). From my training, I will produce a training manual for their future use, and I will submit this in place of a thesis. These techniques will expand their lab capabilities to include linkage analysis (viruses have a family history just like we do) to map infection sources.
Enough with the technicalities, I'll be in Kigali, Rwanda. I leave on May 21 and will be gone 3 months. I don't know a whole lot more than that except that I'm going on safari in July and to Mombasa beaches (Indian Ocean) in August.
I wonder what I should pack!
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- emily
- I'm actually a chimpanzee that has mastered the skill of typing. God bless opposable thumbs.
4 comments:
Thank you for doing what you were "told". Your supporters and admirers appreciate it. What should you pack? Whatever keeps you covered and cool.
Just letting you know that it's wildebeest. And I only know that because I googled it. However, I found a wonderful photo of the animal that is eventually going to eat you. Here is the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildebeest
Don't they look mean and hungry?!?!
Emily,
Congratuations to you! How exciting and thrilling! I cannot wait to read about your adventures all summer long! Will you be able to send pictures?
As far as what to pack, I'd go practical since Target is not on every street corner, Burt's Bees chapstick, plenty of lotions & sunscreens, bug sprays, dry shampoo, big bars of soap, rain parka and anything cotton!
Please let me know if there is anything that we can do to help you. I am so PROUD of you!!!
Love ya,
Patty
PS What about your birthday?
Hi..
that shd b an interesting trip.
keep us updated on whats up there in Rwanda
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