Undergraduate Research Opportunities and Resources - September 24
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Research
At the College of Biological Sciences we learn biology by doing biology, and our faculty are on the cutting edge of research and discovery in the field. Here you will find a collection of news, features and opportunities concerning research at CBS.
Research Position in the Li Lab
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a public health crisis. Currently, no effective strategies to prevent or slow AD exist, largely due to the lack of a complete understanding of the mechanisms that contribute to AD pathophysiology.
Position in the Voytas Lab
The laboratory of Dr. Daniel Voytas on the St. Paul campus is currently looking for sophomore or junior undergraduate students interested in working on projects involving cutting edge genetic engineering systems in crop plants. This position is a great opportunity for students who are thinking about a research career in biotech/life sciences. While prior lab experience is a plus, it is by no means required. Students who are accepted will gain skills in: Molecular cloning, plant rearing and genetic screening, and methods of genetic modification
Great Lakes Nuclear Receptors Conference October 18-19
The eighth Great Lakes Nuclear Receptors Conference (GLNRC) will take place October 18-19, 2018 in Minneapolis. The GLNRC is a regional conference focused on nuclear receptor research that has been going on for 15 years. The conference offers researchers an opportunity to discuss and critique the latest advances on:
The Story Behind the Scientist with Katie Fixen
There are two absolutes in science: Failure is frequent and inevitable.
“A lot of what you do [day-to-day] in the lab doesn’t work,” says Dr. Katie Fixen, a microbiologist who recently joined the Plant and Microbial Biology Department on the St. Paul campus.
The Story Behind the Scientist with Feng Zhang
Feng Zhang was born and raised in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province, China’s most populous province. Both math and science came easily to him, so he set his academic sights on genetics, a natural marriage of two passions that would allow him to “solve real problems in the real world.”
NSF renews funding for long-term research at Cedar Creek Reserve
Ongoing support will ensure the continuation of longstanding experiments and make possible the introduction of new initiatives.
Highly Cited: Turning Thoughts on Aging and Mortality on End
Evolutionary biologist James Curtsinger’s finding about mortality rates continues to influence research on mortality and population heterogeneity.
Editor’s note: In this new series we’ll showcase highly cited research by College of Biological Sciences faculty.
Grand Challenges in Biology Postdoctoral Cohort Comes to Campus
Arjun Khakhar and Katie LaBarbera named as fellows in CBS postdoctoral program.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities and Resources
CBS offers a multitude of resources for students interested in undergraduate research, whether you are just getting started, or have been working in a lab for years. Continue reading below for more information!
NEW! The CBS Undergraduate Research Listserv
The CBS Undergraduate Research Listserv is a way for you to stay connected with research resources. This newsletter will provide information related to:
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