UK Student / A Suitable Candidate Information

¶ … UK student / a suitable candidate Information Personal Information First Name: Rasoul Last Name: Abousaeedi Birth Date: January 28th 1984 Born: Kerman, Iran. Hometown: Kerman, Iran Education B.ID

Why studying in the UK would help me and why I am a suitable candidate

The focus of my education has been on plant protection and plant pathology. I received my B. Sc. In Plant Protection and my M. Sc. In Plant Pathology. Understanding how to grow healthy, disease-resistant plants are a crucial component of creating a better food supply for the world. My thesis was on the "Induction of systemic acquired resistance against Xanthomonas translucens pv. translucens in barley plants by chemicals."

Biotechnology can provide ample opportunities to ensure that healthy, nutritious vegetables, fruits, and grains are more available and are more resistant to pests, diseases, and the elements. My most recent publication delivered to the 7th National Biotechnology Congress of I.R was on "Induction of resistance to powdery mildew in squash by salicylic acid pretreatment." The experiment was an investigation into using PR-1 gene expression to induce resistance to powdery mildew in squash. Other areas of interest in my field of study include plant-microbe interaction; biological control of plant diseases; microbiology and bacteriology.

Studying bioscience at Exeter University seems like a natural extension of my interests and aptitudes. The program is internationally-focused in nature, so I would feel at home, as an international student, in an institution with such a broad-minded outlook and concerns. Exeter's systems biology and ecology focus is well-suited to the concerns of my research. I desire to improve the quality of life on earth through biotechnology yet to do so in a manner that does not disturb the delicate ecosystem of the environment. The concerned and cautious approach in the UK to the genetic modification of foods and the honor its culture shows towards traditional as well as technological aspects of agriculture should ideally complement the work of biotechnology, not work against it.

I believe that my previous work would be an important asset at Exeter, as would my cultural perspective as an Iranian. Growing up in a nation where so many people face economic challenges and the food supply is often strained to provide for the populace have given my work a personal resonance. The issues addressed by the research conducted at Exeter and how they compliment the fields of study near and dear to my heart seem like a perfect match. Exeter would also give me access to physical facilities that are currently unavailable to me in my present location, such as its DNA sequencing and proteomics facilities, a bio-imaging suite, extensive greenhouses, and controlled environment rooms.