| REU Site: Microbiology in the Post Genome Era | |
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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: | Jun 03, 2013 through Aug 09, 2013 |
| Event Registration: | 2013-12-01 through 2013-02-15 |
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Description |
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| Who should attend: -Current Undergraduates interested in microbiology who are also interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the future -US Citizens & Permanent Residents (funding agency guidelines) -Underrepresented minorities and students from smaller institutions are encouraged to apply. A 10-week summer research training program for undergraduates that focuses on a wide range of microbiological phenomena. The program integrates the application of state-of-the-art genome-based technologies for fundamental and applied research projects in microbiology. Fundamental: origin of life, environmental limits of life, roles in biosphere, basic cellular processes, cell-cell communication and multi-cellular structures, quorum sensing, development of epidemics, mechanisms of pathogenicity, host-pathogen interaction, ecology, and geomicrobiology. Applied: production of biofuels and chemicals, bioremediation, development of diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics, and detection and prevention of microbial contamination in the food supply. Features -Student-led independent research -Work closely with faculty mentors -Student-run committees manage many activities -Insight into graduate student life -$5,000 stipend + travel + room & board |
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| Additional Information | |
| Event URL: | http://microbiologyreu-ret.vbi.vt.edu/ |
| ISCB Member Discount: | None |
| Contact Person: | Biswarup Mukhopadhyay ([javascript protected email address]) |
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