Hamland, Hanne

Research assistant

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Present positions: Research assistant (Norsvin/CIGENE)

Degrees: Master of Science in molecular biotechnology at the University of Tromsø, 2006

Practical lab experience:   

  • Sample (blood) preparation and operation of automated genomic DNA extractor (Qiagen M48).
  • Sample (tissue) preparation and kit based RNA extraction (Qiagen M48).
  • RNA and DNA quantification with UV/VIS and Fluorescent spectroscopy (Picogreen).
  • Development of automated protocols for sample dilution and normalization using Beckman robots.
  • A variety of standard molecular techniques including restriction digestion, ligation, primer design, cDNA synthesis, RT-PCR, PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, high-throughput DNA up-concentration.
  • DNA sequencing with big-dye terminator technology and ABI3730 automated DNA sequencer.
  • Whole genome genotyping of 25,000 SNPs in bovine samples using Molecular Inversion Probe technology from Affymetrix.
  • Whole genome genotyping of 60K SNPs in porcine samples using iSelect Infinium II technology from Illumina.
  • Experience with tracking/management of large sample sets and genotyping data.
  • Genotyping using the Illumina GoldenGate protocol.
  • Create porcine chromosome maps of Illumina SNPs using the Crimap software.

Selected publications:

  • Master thesis: Studies of genes potentially involved in the induction of flowering in Festuca pratensis (Huds.)