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Orla Rostom

Student, University of St Andrews

About Orla Rostom

I am a second year medical student at the University of St Andrews, with a keen interest in microbiology. After completing my first year research project looking at the induction of genes involved in antibiotic resistance, I am now completing my LiA in Mbeya, Tanzania. I am volunteering for a zonal hospital, both in clinical care and outreach. 

I am a/an:

Alum: Undergraduate Leadership & Research Programme

University

University of St Andrews

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2025

Research Topic

Medical Sciences

Area of Expertise

Medicine

I am from:

United Kingdom

I speak:

English

My hobbies/interests are:

Music Nature & environment Pets Reading Running/jogging Travelling

Intro Content

Research Poster - Investigating Mobile Genetic Element Induction Dynamics in MW2
Poster Genetics Health Medical Sciences
Medicine & Health, STEM, University of St Andrews

Research Poster - Investigating Mobile Genetic Element Induction Dynamics in MW2

Below you can read my final research poster, 'Investigating Mobile Genetic Element Induction Dynamics in MW2'.

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Celina O'Connor

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Channels contributed to:

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University of St Andrews

Recent Comments

Comment on Peru: Warm, Wet, and Wild
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Orla Rostom
Sep 12, 2026

So fun Alex!!! 

Comment on Mbeya, 2026 | My LIA
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Orla Rostom
Sep 06, 2026

Best time and best people!! I'm so grateful to have been able to experience Mbeya with you guys 

Comment on Karibu, Asante, and Everything in Between | My LiA in Mbeya
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Orla Rostom
Sep 06, 2026

Such a great video and such a great experience!! Excited to see you soon Ishani :)) 

Comment on Into the Jungle We Go
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Orla Rostom
Jul 21, 2026

So excited to hear about the rest of your project!! 

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