tmcdona11
Oct 13, 2015
Graduate / "Bioinformatics - the science of tomorrow" - applying to a variety of grad programs [7]
That last paragraph is pretty shaky, just a quick jotting down of my current thought process, any feedback would be helpful! I did intend to insert a final paragraph about why I wanted to be in each specific program. As far as grammar/proofreading goes...do it look okay?
"Bioinformatics - the science of tomorrow", was the name of a seminar that I attended during my senior year of college. I had never heard of bioinformatics, but as I listened my curiosity was piqued. After graduation I started a job working as a Biorepository research specialist at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. Here, I discovered the future career potential in pursuing further education and training in the field of bioinformatics. Therefore, I am applying to the program of bioinformatics, hoping to receive my master degree in this field.
It is because of my work at a Biorepository that my interest in bioinformatics was aroused. I really think that expanding my knowledge in bioinformatics would be incredibly beneficial. As the biorepository I am employed by grows and expands, we hope to branch out to identifying and testing for biomarkers in the tissues that we procure. Furthermore, we look at large data sets of information, and having knowledge about computer programs and methods that could potentially help to streamline these processes would be extremely advantageous.
Having received a Bachelor's degree in Biology, I have a solid background in the field. I participated in one year of research at a local children's hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, where I gained experience in a multitude of lab processes and skills such as DNA extraction, cloning, cell culture, PCR, etc. I also hold a certification for human research, which acknowledges my understanding of clinical research, the use of Institutional Review Board, and FDA and HIPAA-regulated research. Additionally, I have participated in writing several policies and procedures for my work. Some of these include documenting laboratory processes, as well as process improvements for streamlining our currently used policies and procedures.
Upon graduation, I hope to continue on at my current job, helping to expand and grow our biorepository. In the long term, I would like to find a career as a data scientist, possibly for a company such as the New York Genome Center. I enjoy the flexibility that a degree like this would offer. There are so many opportunities in this developing field, and it is possible to find a position that focuses more heavily on the science than the computer science or vice versa. I like the versatility and multitude of options available to me.
I hope to be challenged and excel during my time at [University] if accepted. I would enter [program name] with on-the-job experience that I could use to more easily perform in my classes. I believe that I would make an excellent candidate for your program due to my academic history as well as my work experience in a field that directly relates to the field of bioinformatics.
That last paragraph is pretty shaky, just a quick jotting down of my current thought process, any feedback would be helpful! I did intend to insert a final paragraph about why I wanted to be in each specific program. As far as grammar/proofreading goes...do it look okay?
"Bioinformatics - the science of tomorrow", was the name of a seminar that I attended during my senior year of college. I had never heard of bioinformatics, but as I listened my curiosity was piqued. After graduation I started a job working as a Biorepository research specialist at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. Here, I discovered the future career potential in pursuing further education and training in the field of bioinformatics. Therefore, I am applying to the program of bioinformatics, hoping to receive my master degree in this field.
It is because of my work at a Biorepository that my interest in bioinformatics was aroused. I really think that expanding my knowledge in bioinformatics would be incredibly beneficial. As the biorepository I am employed by grows and expands, we hope to branch out to identifying and testing for biomarkers in the tissues that we procure. Furthermore, we look at large data sets of information, and having knowledge about computer programs and methods that could potentially help to streamline these processes would be extremely advantageous.
Having received a Bachelor's degree in Biology, I have a solid background in the field. I participated in one year of research at a local children's hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, where I gained experience in a multitude of lab processes and skills such as DNA extraction, cloning, cell culture, PCR, etc. I also hold a certification for human research, which acknowledges my understanding of clinical research, the use of Institutional Review Board, and FDA and HIPAA-regulated research. Additionally, I have participated in writing several policies and procedures for my work. Some of these include documenting laboratory processes, as well as process improvements for streamlining our currently used policies and procedures.
Upon graduation, I hope to continue on at my current job, helping to expand and grow our biorepository. In the long term, I would like to find a career as a data scientist, possibly for a company such as the New York Genome Center. I enjoy the flexibility that a degree like this would offer. There are so many opportunities in this developing field, and it is possible to find a position that focuses more heavily on the science than the computer science or vice versa. I like the versatility and multitude of options available to me.
I hope to be challenged and excel during my time at [University] if accepted. I would enter [program name] with on-the-job experience that I could use to more easily perform in my classes. I believe that I would make an excellent candidate for your program due to my academic history as well as my work experience in a field that directly relates to the field of bioinformatics.
