Welker Lab

Luca Gál

Postdoc

My research focuses on the development of CRISPR-based genome editing technologies. Currently, I am focusing on the experimental validation and methodological development of programs that predict the efficiency of Prime Editing. This approach can contribute to the more accurate functioning of these programs, which provides an opportunity to design effective and rapid Prime Editing-based genome editing therapeutic procedures and laboratory experiments. Previously, during my doctoral studies, I worked on the diagnostic applicability of regulatory small RNAs and the mapping of alternative small RNA maturation pathways.
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Education

2019-2025
Doctoral School of Biology
Classical and Molecular Genetics program
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)

2017-2019
Biology MSc
Cell and Developmental Biology specialization

Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)

2013-2017
Horticultural Engineer BSc
Horticultural Biotechnology Specialization

Szent István University (SZIE)

awards and scholarships

2023. ELKH Researcher Mobility Program 2023 (ELKH-KMP-2023/34)

2023. RNA Society Research Presentation Fellowship 2023

2020-2023. Cooperative Doctoral Program (C1012947)

2020-2021. New National Excellence Program (ONKP-20-3-1-ELTE-473)

2021. March, Poster Special Award, Enzymology Spring Poster Conference 2021 (Budapest)

2017. April, National Scientific Student Conference, Agricultural Science Section – Plant Genetics and Biotechnology Division (Mosonmagyaróvár)
2nd place