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Dilruba Akter

Dilruba AkterName: Dilruba Akter

Home Country: Bangladesh

Undergraduate Education: University of Dhaka, B.S. Honors-2015

Graduate Education: University of Dhaka, M.S.-2016

PhD Degree-granting Program: Microbiology and Immunology

PhD Advisor: Dr. Gary Chan

Description of Research Project:
Investigating how Human Cytomegalovirus uses host cell proteins to facilitate viral replication

Favorite thing about SUNY Upstate:
Friendly working environment, cooperating advisors, high efficiency of administrative staff. As an umbrella program, you can choose your own interest and research.

Favorite thing about Syracuse or Central New York:
Syracuse is a small city but has everything you need. I like the fact that Syracuse has less traffic and crowds than my hometown. That being said, there are many places, particularly state parks, around Syracuse that are good for weekend getaways and exploration.

What I do for fun: I like reading books. I also like traveling a lot. My husband and I absolutely love to go different places to explore during the summer and fall.

Email: akterdi@upstate.edu


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