| Affiliations: | Genetics & Genomics Research Leadership |
| Project Leader: | Brittni Ming-Whitfield bamw1220@tamu.edu Molecular and Cellular Medicine |
| Faculty Mentor: | David Threadgill, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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TBA- Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday |
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Team Size:
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3
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| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Students will have the chance to participate in local research conferences such as the Texas Genetics Society Conference. Students that wish to participate in the summer may continue in a paid position depending on performance and demand for undergraduate assistance
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Team Needs:
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I am looking for motivated students with ability to closely follow directions, open to constructive criticism, and eager to learn. Previous experience in molecular biology, histology and laboratory animal use is a plus but not necessary as team members will be trained on how to do all these things safely and correctly |
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Description:
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Recent public health crises such as the Flint water crisis, where thousand of citizens were exposed to lead in their drinking water have ignited public health concern about heavy metal exposure in our country. Health outcomes after exposure to heavy metals can vary in severity, affecting physiological and behavioral outcomes. My project uses a genetically diverse population of mice (Collaborative Cross) to elucidate the role genetics plays in adverse outcomes due to lead, chromium, or cadmium exposure. The project addresses this aim by using different strains of mice to evaluate strain differences in metal deposition, gene expression and histological damage after exposure to heavy metals |