Mentor Database

Association of Polar Early Career Scientists

Mentor Database

date time

2022-07-20 03:49:00

Name (First, Last)

Adele Williamson

Job/ Position Title/ Classification

Senior Lecturer

Department/ Unit/ Branch

University/ Institution/ Organization/ Employer

University of Waikato

City

Hamilton

Country

New Zealand

Telephone Number (please include country code)

Website

Please check the major focus area that best fits your interests.

Marine
Terrestrial
Other

Primary Discipline

Biochemistry (enzymes)

Please list a few keywords that describe your work and interests Separate the words with a comma ( , ).

Psychrophile, extremophile enzymes, DNA repair, biotechnology, bacteria, metagenomes

Please indicate the main regions where you work or conduct your research.

Antarctic
Other

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I am a structural/molecular biologist with a focus on enzymes inhabiting extreme environments, especially those involved in novel DNA repair pathways in bacteria. I study their biological function, mechanism of action and evolutionary origins, as well as potential biotechnological applications. I use a combination of bioinformatics, recombinant protein production, biochemical and biophysical assays and X-ray crystallography to characterize these systems.
I have previously worked with marine Arctic microbiota, and now focus on terrestrial Antarctic samples as well as enzymes from geothermal systems in New Zealand.

Mentoring activities you are interested in participating in (check all that apply).

Mentor Panels
These panels are held at major international conferences and are coordinated by
APECS members. Participation involves a 2-3 hour commitment on the day
of the panel meeting.
One-on-One Mentoring
Email correspondence with APECS members regarding career advice (including
alternative careers in polar/cryospheric issues), research skills, data
management and occasional research-specific discussions/questions.
Reviewing Resumes/CVs and Assisting with Cover Letter Development.
Assisting with proposal development
Reviewing papers and posters

Preferred method of mentoring (check all that apply)

Email Exchange

Conferences you normally attend (check all that apply)

Other

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