| Affiliations: | Genetics & Genomics Research Leadership |
| Project Leader: | Michael McGill
mpmcgill@tamu.edu |
| Faculty Mentor: | David Threadgill, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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TBD |
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Team Size:
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6
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| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Possible co-authorship of publications, possible travel to conferences, become full member of research group
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Team Needs:
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Basic laboratory skills Aseptic technique Animal handling training BSL-2 training Dependability Good attitude |
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Description:
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This project explores how genetic background impacts individual susceptibility to colorectal cancer metastasis. Colorectal cancer is estimated to be the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in 2021, and the vast majority of these deaths are due to metastatic disease. The ability to genetically identify patients who are at high risk of developing metastatic colorectal cancer would be invaluable for designing more appropriate and effective clinical interventions |