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In Catholic University, I studied as an intern in the Pathology Department of the College of Medicine. Although equipped with theoretical knowledge on DNA and bacteria, the actual carrying out of experiments was a completely enlightening experience for me...

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Statement on Research

...Although equipped with theoretical knowledge on DNA and bacteria, the actual carrying out of experiments was a completely novel and enlightening experience for me. I started out with the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), using direct sequencing to replicate the DNA of cancer-mutated cells. Prior to the experiment, the theoretical process of the reaction seemed simple...