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frenchy

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« on: October 12, 2006, 04:39:50 PM »
Hey Ribwart what do you do ? I am a postdoc in Zoology at UBC
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« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2006, 05:05:54 PM »
I worked in the restaurant business for the last 15 yrs or so, ran a few places, ran around in a few places etc....then worked as a care giver and first aid attendant for a while....and went back to school a few years back to learn a thing or two. I just recently finished a degree in biochemistry, although I must admit now that its done my heart lies elsewhere...so funny you should mention the zoology postdoc...I've just decided this year to pursue another degree, in biology, specifically population ecology...it's fascinating, and I guess much of it has direct applications to this passion in my life...I'm glad I was able to make some money in the restaurant business otherwise I might not be able to enjoy this opportunity now...what was your phD on frenchy? and what kind of postdoc work are you doing now?
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« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2006, 05:24:37 PM »
Quote from: Ribwart on October 12, 2006, 01:03:08 AM
thx BC...that makes perfect sense to me....you use the word phenotype....I know it well. What's your background, if I might ask? Is there a formal science based degree in there somewhere?  ;D
Thx for the info,
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I'm actually a 3rd year civil enginering student  ;)
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« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2006, 06:20:13 PM »
Quote from: biffchan on October 12, 2006, 05:24:37 PM
Quote from: Ribwart on October 12, 2006, 01:03:08 AM
thx BC...that makes perfect sense to me....you use the word phenotype....I know it well. What's your background, if I might ask? Is there a formal science based degree in there somewhere?  ;D
Thx for the info,
rib

I'm actually a 3rd year civil enginering student  ;)

My father in law (wife's father) is a retired professor of engineering (civil) from UBC.  As for me - I have a biology degree from UBC and I haven't used the word "phenotype" since third year.  I now specialize in Occupational Hygiene (Workplace Health and Safety) in my profession.  I bet most of you never heard of occupational hygiene before!  It's not at all related to occupational therapy or dental hygiene (which most people guess).  Let's just say that I work for a large "provincial insurance corporation" as an "enforcement officer"... ;)

As for chums - they are very strong fish and excellent on the fly!  Look out though.  I've witnessed many people break their rods on these fish!

« Last Edit: October 12, 2006, 06:22:27 PM by FlyFishin Magician »
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frenchy

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« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2006, 06:42:45 PM »
I am an evolutionary biologist. During my PhD I studied speciation in fungi and now I am working with bacteria, studying the genetic and physiology of adaptation and also some funny experiment about the evolution of cooperation
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« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2006, 07:04:24 PM »
What species of bacteria are you working with? or are there more than one in this study...the time scale for the selection for specific traits in bacteria is real short isn't it? Evolution sped up so to speak. Just curious about which species, as with all the resistant strains beginning to establish themselves, sooner or later bacteria like MRSA, etc will likely diverge enough that with their life cycle we can observe speciation within our lifetime, or even much less...is that kinda the idea? I took a lot of microbiology in the beginning.... ;D Awesome stuff!
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« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2006, 08:06:15 PM »
Yikes, more microbial enthusiasts! :o ;D Wait until when Nina reads this... ::)
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« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2006, 08:19:15 PM »
Thinking about tourism/business. Definatly going to the states for UNV  :-\ If cant get into a soild Div 1 this year then i will upgrade and go the following year.
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« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2006, 08:35:31 PM »
bum..
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« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2006, 08:47:47 PM »
Im A entreprenuer, personally a multi taskin contractor pc tech, audio engineer, and internet promotions for music.
other from that i work my own hours own money and live. 8)
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« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2006, 09:11:59 PM »
I work as a senior web producer at CBC Radio 3...

http://www.cbcradio3.com

Lotsa fun, but of course I'd rather be fishing.

Cheers,
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« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2006, 09:12:52 PM »
UVic undergrad working towards a BSc in Geography. I'm paying for school by working at a fishing lodge up North, deckhanding and guiding.
Beats working for a living.  8)
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« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2006, 09:39:27 PM »

I'm into service work.
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« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2006, 10:54:32 PM »
Quote from: Rodney on October 12, 2006, 08:06:15 PM
Yikes, more microbial enthusiasts! :o ;D Wait until when Nina reads this... ::)

Yay!!  ;D  ;D

Quote from: frenchy on October 12, 2006, 06:42:45 PM
I am an evolutionary biologist. During my PhD I studied speciation in fungi and now I am working with bacteria, studying the genetic and physiology of adaptation and also some funny experiment about the evolution of cooperation

Hi Frenchy, as Ribwart asked, what kind of bacteria and fungus do you work with? I just started my thesis a few weeks ago and I work with an arbuscular mycorrhiza fungus called Glomus intradices and the bacteria Paenibacillus spp. and Pseudomonas spp. (obviously, soil microbiology....  ;) ).

Interesting stuff!!    ;D
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« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2006, 11:54:55 PM »
Retired plus an adviser to the Maple Leafs. ;D ;D
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