REU Site: Microbiology in the Post Genome Era | |
United States - VA - Blacksburg |
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Hosted by: | Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech |
Venue: | Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech |
Dates: | May 31, 2010 through Aug 07, 2010 |
Event Registration: | 2010-01-01 through 2010-02-08 |
Description |
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Who should attend: rising juniors or seniors interested in microbiology research. A 10-week research-training program on a wide variety of microbiological phenomena Application of genome-based technologies Fundamental Microbiology - origin of life, environmental limits of life, evolution and diversification of metabolism, roles in biosphere, basic cellular processes, development of cell-cell communication and multi-cellular structures, morphogenesis, quorum sensing, development of epidemics, molecular mechanisms of pathogenicity, host-pathogen interaction, ecology, and geomicrobiology. Applied Microbiology - production of fuels and bulk and fine chemicals, bioremediation, development of diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics, detection and prevention of microbial contamination in the food supply. Features • A student-led independent research project in one of the participating laboratories • Weekly seminars given by faculty members and external speakers • Informal discussion sessions • Career sessions on gaining admission to a Ph.D. program and pursuing graduate studies productively • Training in cutting edge genomic technologies through lectures and a visit to the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute Core Laboratories • Visits to companies and laboratories that utilize or study microbiological processes • Presentation of poster and seminar at a campus-wide end of summer research Training in program management: The trainees will help to manage the program through participation on committees. The program provides: a scholarship reimbursement of $4500, travel to and from the site, and room and board. |
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Additional Information | |
Event URL: | http://microbiologyreu-ret.vbi.vt.edu/ |
ISCB Member Discount: | None |
Contact Person: | Dr. Biswarup Mukhopadhyay ([javascript protected email address]) |
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