Spring 2020 - Identification of Phosphate and Calcium Regulatory Pathways in the Sheep Placenta

Affiliations:	DeBakey Executive Research Leadership Program; Department of Animal Science
Project Leader:	Claire Stenhouse clairestenhouse@tamu.edu Animal Science
Faculty Mentor:	Dr. Fuller Bazer, Ph.D.
Meeting Times:	Flexible based on team member schedules
Team Size:	3 (Team Full)
Open Spots:	0
Special Opportunities:	Students will have the opportunity to learn several laboratory techniques whilst expanding their knowledge of female mammalian reproduction. Students will contribute valuable data for publications. Students will be able to register for research credit.
Team Needs:	Students should have an interest in reproduction and animal science. Students will be required to undertake lab safety and BSL2 trainings before working in the laboratory.
Description:	Phosphate and calcium are considered to be essential for growth and development. However, the mechanisms of phosphate and calcium transport to the fetus during pregnancy remains poorly understood. This project aims to identify the pathways utilised for phosphate and calcium transport by the sheep placenta throughout pregnancy.