Greetings from Dallas – My Lab Exchange at UT Southwestern Medical Center
For just over a month now, I’ve been in Dallas, Texas, for a two-month lab exchange at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) in the context of the ATLAS PhD-program. Here, I’m working on an exciting project involving isotope tracing of metabolites—a method we haven’t used at TRON yet, and one that is really advancing my research.
This exchange is not only a fantastic professional opportunity but also a personally enriching experience. The team here is incredibly open and supportive, and I’m learning a lot—both in the lab and beyond.
Despite the constant 30 to 40°C, I’ve made sure to experience some Texan culture: I’ve been to a baseball game, watched a real rodeo, and of course, enjoyed some authentic Texas BBQ. I’m loving the variety and hospitality here!
I’m looking forward to the remaining time in Dallas and am excited to bring back new ideas and inspiration for my PhD project!
I would like to thank TRON and UT Southwestern for giving me this great opportunity for my stay.
Janina Freitag, PhD student at TRON