Gokce Alp

When Gokce Alp began her studies in bioinformatics at Langara, she was quick with her discovery of the Applied Research Centre (ARC).

Having previous experience working in a wet lab, she spoke with instructor Dr. Jessica Kalra and has since been working with Dr. Kalra on designing and developing lipid based nanocarriers for drug delivery systems.

Alp says she loves working with ARC and has a passion for research and lab work. “That’s why I wanted to continue doing research while studying – I didn’t want a break from research," she explains. Alp has plans to combine knowledge from her doctorate in chemical engineering and her diploma in bioinformatics to continue working in research facilities using data analytics.

She says that if younger students are curious about lab work, they should reach out to the instructors and ask for opportunities, adding that ARC is a great chance for students to build up their CVs and themselves.