Report from the business trip, Sweden, Kifayatullah Mengal

From 1.11.2021 to 30.03.2022, Kifayatullah completed the five-month internship program at the Department of Immuntechnology, Lund University, Sweden, "supported by Erasmus mobility internship program". The intern was acquainted with the laboratory's scientific focus and experimental background during the internship. The internship was focused mainly on strengthening the knowledge base and acquiring practical skills in the field of proteomics. The intern took part in the ongoing research projects in the laboratory and learned techniques such as, extraction of proteins, sample preparation for LC-MS/MS proteomics using manual and automated bead-based protocols and LC-MS/MS data processing and analysis. In addition, the intern also successfully processed and completed the experiment samples that were part of his PhD thesis. As part of the internship, intern also participated in weekly lab meeting discussions and ongoing research and experiments. The intern expresses sincere gratitude to his supervisor, DR. Fredrik Levander, and colleagues who taught him new skills and helped him develop personally and professionally.

At last, I am very much thankful to the sending institute and truly appreciate their confidence shown in me by giving me this internship opportunity- the intern.