Junior Research Scientist, Roskams Lab
I took this job, because it was the only one I looked at that allowed me to still call myself “junior,” at my advanced age. Basically, I try to run the Roskams Lab, all the time making Jane think that she really does, and also trying to keep her out of trouble. In fact, that might be a more significant aspect of my job than I first realized.
I work on two main research projects in the lab – transgenic mouse production, maintenance and analysis for the apoptosis project, and on viral expression and human cell expansion work, particularly for the olfactory ensheathing cell project. I am also responsible for co-ordinating collaborations for the lab and making sure that Jane doesn’t commit herself and the rest of us to working more hours in the day than actually exist.

Contact Nicole at: janzen@zoology.ubc.ca