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episode 9: 151 | Vulnerable Dr. Alex kirui | Part 4 | Highs and Lows
Dr. Alex Kirui's Ph.D. research work was focused on complex carbohydrates and relevant bio-molecules. This involved Integrating solid-state NMR and dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) techniques to investigate lignin-carbohydrate packing in grasses and woods as well as glycan structures in fungi and algae.
In this episode, he talks about the highs and lows in his science career journey.
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