Go to the profile of Orla Rostom

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. 

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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

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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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Orla Rostom
Jul 21, 2026

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

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