Finally, I told my decision to Scott and now settling in Scott Rifkin's Lab.
What a lovely and exciting combination!!! :)
Originally, I want to wait until summer to pop out this decision but since I'm getting along with Scott so well and even have started to design experiments that probably cannot be done until fall. So, I just think, what's the difference between telling him now or in summer anyway?
I'm pretty sure it's not a rough decision. I've been thinking about this question ever since the first time I talked to Scott about rotation in this lab. The only thing that kept me from settling in this lab at first is just that I'm not sure about funding, or whether I'm really going to get along with Scott well or whether I'm going to like C. elegans. Now three weeks passed by. I think I'm very sure I want to stay. I can totally picture myself working in this lab for the next five years and I like the way Scott and I get along with each other. All the discussions are always inspiring and exciting and those sparks that popped out during the discussion are just something that I didn't experience in either Trey's or Alex's lab.
Although I can imagine that I probably would have to pick up a lot of genetics, I think I'm ok with that. As a matter of fact, I feel really excited about all these different ways to do research in C. elegans. There are limitations but it also means there is a lot to be done. Compared to hot areas like yeast, I think I really prefer this multicellular cute little creature.
Anyway, it's really a relief saying this out. :D
Wish me luck!
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