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Opportunities in Genomics Research
OverviewThe Genome Sequencing Center (GSC) at Washington University School of Medicine has summer research opportunities for talented students. Our mission is to promote and to increase ethnic diversity in genomics. "Opportunities in Genomics Research" is designed to train students for and to provide pathways to graduate study in genomics. Participants will engage in scientific research under the mentorship of faculty at Washington University. The program will include courses, seminars, GRE preparation and grant writing workshops and social activities. Ultimately, we want to produce viable candidates for competitive graduate programs, namely in genomics or a related field. Applicant Requirements/EligibilityWho should apply?Any student who is interested in a career in scientific research or whose college major is in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) - related field. In keeping with our mission, we especially encourage applications from underrepresented minorities (African-Americans, Native-Americans (including Alaska natives), Native-Pacific Islanders, and Hispanic-Americans)
Research OpportunitiesParticipating Laboratories for 2007 include:Dr. Stephen Johnson: Our lab is interested in growth control and morphogenesis in zebrafish development. Thus, we study the pigment pattern and the control of size and regeneration of the fin. Our basic approach is to identify mutations that affect adult pigment stripe pattern or fin growth and regeneration and analyze the mutations in singly or multiply mutant fish to identify the tissues and genetic pathways affected. Additionally, we are trying to identify the genes affected by the mutations, and are working to develop genetic and physical maps that will lead to isolation of these genes. See: Johnson Laboratory Homepage Dr. Daniel Link: Hematopoiesis, the process by which all blood cells are formed, is a tightly regulated process that is disrupted in a number of blood diseases, including leukemias. The main interest of our laboratory is to define the mechanisms that regulate normal and leukemic hematopoiesis. Current projects include the following:
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