Kai Kosog

The ''Tiroler Sport Union'' organizes various sports events for schools in Tirol. Schools hire the Sport Union to stage an activity day where pupils can try out many different sports. In recent years, so called ''trend sports'' have been very popular. As a passionate climber and because of my experience as a gymnast, I am well qualified to teach children in this setting. I am proud to be a part of such a positive project.

Responsible for many activities, ranging from collecting insects in the field, to contemplating experimental designs as well as genetic investigation. Isolated and characterized Arachnid DNA via PCR/GE to facilitate a population dynamics study focused on elucidating relationships between biological control agents and their targets in apple crops.

Institute for Biomedical Aging Research- UIBK, Rennweg 10, Innsbruck Immunology Laboratory, The Grubeck-Loebenstein Group Master's Thesis Research Topic: Optimization of FACs for a Hepatitis B vaccination study. Ten parameter characterization of HBV-specific CD4+ T-cells with antibody-conjugated fluorescent markers.

During my studies in Illinois, I longed to be nearer to the mountains. I was able to finish my bachelor studies one semester earlier than planned and used this extra time to move to the Colorado for 5 months. There I taught adults of all skill levels how to snowboard and enjoyed the alpine setting thoroughly!

Teaching Assistant- Crop-weeds taxonomy and management course. Lectured, prepared exercises and tutored a diverse group of students.

Designed and ran small experiments, DNA isolation, PCR and gel electrophoresis, screened plants for herbicide resistance in the frame of a statewide resistance survey. http://cropsci.illinois.edu/directory/tranel/subsite

Immunological Methods: FACs, ELISA, HPLC, qPCR, Fluorescence Based Techniques Interests: GWAS, Parkinson's Voice Initiative (http://www.parkinsonsvoice.org/science.php)/Related Projects, Directed Evolution/HTS, tTAV based control systems, Ethics and Education, DIY Biology

Plant biotechnology and agricultural systems. German Literature.