Read What Jackson Taylor Did This Summer

Oct. 9, 2023
Jackson Taylor sitting on a chair in a lab, facing the left wearing purple surgical gloves holding testing tubes.

This summer, I had the pleasure of working under Dr. Zhongguo Xiong as part of the DSA-UBRP program.

My project in the lab focused on producing effector proteins in E. coli for the early, non-local detection of the HLB complex in citrus plants using monoclonal antibodies. The project hit several road bumps along the way, but I had invaluable time and mentorship to troubleshoot problems. UBRP gave me the opportunity to commit to research unlike before, while providing guidance in professional development and career paths in the biological sciences. I was able to receive advice from several graduate students and professors working with UBRP, and I have affirmed my career path with their advice.

The summer flew by as I worked in the lab and explored Tucson’s outdoors in my free time. Despite the… less-than-favorable temperatures, I had a fantastic time hiking and cycling with friends.

Jackson Taylor in the desert wearing black shades and a navy blue tee smiling towards the camera