| Affiliations: | Genetics & Genomics Research Leadership |
| Project Leader: | Sarah Fross
lucy-1n-the-ai@tamu.edu Biomedical Sciences |
| Faculty Mentor: | Brian Davis, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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TBA |
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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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You will learn DNA extraction and basic Linux/coding techniques as well as applicable genetic knowledge. Full membership is always welcome. I can advise on creating an Undergraduate Thesis from experience, where you would graduate as a Research Scholar distinction and a publication to your name. Past undergraduates have presented at Research Week. Also kolaches/donuts if morning meetings or pizza/fast food if afternoon meetings.
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Team Needs:
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Basic knowledge of genetics recommended, not required. No previous coding/wet lab experience required. Our lab has computers available if you don’t have one. Please send me your resume & transcript if you apply. |
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Description:
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[NOT ACCEPTING ANYMORE APPLICANTS; INTERVIEWING] We’ll lead the field of animal pangenomics to find gene sequences causing variation in species as well as diseases/cancer. The first team will help me with the Dog/Canidae pangenome, and if there’s additional interest we can create new teams for our other projects. An example of the impact we can have is finding the genetic variant(s) responsible for sexually-transmitted cancer in dogs (Canine transmissible venereal tumor, CTVT). We work with samples to collect DNA, sequence the DNA, and create the pangenome graph as a result. |