Year: 2008
Type: article
Abstract: On a wintry November afternoon in 2002, I met an interesting person, Dr. Donald L Bitzer.Over the next four years, this person assumed many roles in my life -teacher, mentor, guide, philosopher, caretaker, guardian, friend and most importantly (lucky me!) my academic advisor.I would never be the person I am today if it weren't for Dr. Bitzer's constant support and confidence in my abilities.Being cast into the web of inter-disciplinary research, about which I had no clue (and plenty of resentment), Dr. Bitzer's able guidance paved the way ahead and released me from mental roadblocks.I will be forever grateful to him for his inquisitive demeanor and infectious enthusiasm.As for Dr. Anne Stomp, her contributions to my work and building my personality can never be over-estimated.She has been a constant source of emotional support and I am greatly indebted to her for solving my administrative problems.This thesis would truly have never happened if it weren't for
Author: Lalit Ponnala
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2508713922