| Affiliations: | Health and Nature Research Leadership |
| Project Leader: | Iyabo Oluseyifunmi, PhD
Poultry Science |
| Faculty Mentor | Oladokun Samson, PhD |
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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: | 4 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Students participating in this project will gain valuable knowledge of pathogens affecting poultry health, competencies in poultry management and husbandry, proficiency in aseptic sample collection (including blood and tissue), and technical laboratory analysis skills, including gene expression analysis and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). Additionally, they will acquire experience in data collection, analysis, and statistical interpretation, ultimately preparing them for careers in biomedical research.
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Team Needs:
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Basic laboratory experience and ability to handle chickens |
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Description:
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This research project aims to develop and optimize a low-cost, edible clay-based platform to combat fungal and bacterial toxins in poultry, addressing critical global challenges such as pathogen contamination and rising antibiotic resistance while focusing on improving animal health and food safety. The safety and efficacy of the developed clays will be assessed in terms of broiler chicken growth performance, immune responses, and gut health parameters. |