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REU Site: Microbiology in the Post Genome Era
| Primary Institution: | Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) |
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| Affiliation: | Virginia Tech |
| City: | Blacksburg |
| State: | VA |
| Job Duration: | May 31 - August 7, 2010 (10 weeks) |
| Class Requirement: | Completed Sophomore Year |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Resident |
| Position Type: | Research |
| Discipline(s): | Microbiology & Biology |
| Description: | 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 is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation (award number, 0851902) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act or 2009 (Public Law 111-5) and Fralin Life Sciences Institute of Virginia Tech |
| Stipend: | Scholarship Reimbursement of $4500 |
| Benefits: | Housing Meal Plan Travel Reimbursement |
| Application Deadline: | 02/08/2010 |
| Job Website: | http://microbiologyreu-ret.vbi.vt.edu/ |
| Additional Information: | https://www.vbi.vt.edu/archive/pdf/education_outreach/undergrad/flyer-reu-microbiology-2010.pdf |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Dr. Biswarup Mukhopadhyay Washington Street (0477) Blacksburg, VA 24061 Email: biswarup@vt.edu Phone: (540) 231-8015 |
