| Affiliations: | Addiction Research Leadership Program |
| Project Leader: | Alison Basel abasel@tamu.edu Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology |
| Faculty Mentor: | Michael Golding, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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TBA |
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Team Size:
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4
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| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Students will be able to have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the lab which include a variety of molecular techniques such as qPCR, RNA isolation and ChIP. We offer a unique window into clinically relevant research and working with an animal model. This is a great stepping stone for anyone interested in joining the industry or academia.
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Team Needs:
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Our team is looking for students who have a passion for research, eager to learn and enthusiastic. Students will have the opportunity to work on animal handling skills and molecular techniques. A minimum of 5 hours per week is required. Ideally students will join the lab for longer than a semester. |
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Description:
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Using a mouse model of voluntary alcohol consumption, this project aims to investigate a possible link between parental alcohol exposure and the predisposition of the offspring developing cancer and advanced aging. |