Online meeting with scientist Alexandra Stripp-Rebak

Grade 10 students had the opportunity to meet Alexandra Stripp-Rebak, a scientist specialising in protein sequencing and mass spectrometry from Denmark.

A former IB Chemistry student, Alexandra is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Copenhagen’s Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research.

This online session provided students with invaluable insights into the field of genetics, which is currently being studied in their curriculum.

Beyond the science, Alexandra shared vital career counseling advice, shedding light on the life of a scientist, the decision-making process behind choosing a career, and the intricacies of conducting research in the scientific community.

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