Award Abstract #0520448
Acquisition of Instrumentation for Population Genomics Research and Education

NSF Org:	DBI Division of Biological Infrastructure
Initial Amendment Date:	September 9, 2005
Latest Amendment Date:	September 9, 2005
Award Number:	0520448
Award Instrument:	Standard Grant
Program Manager:	Robyn E. Hannigan DBI Division of Biological Infrastructure BIO Directorate for Biological Sciences
Start Date:	September 15, 2005
Expires:	August 31, 2008 (Estimated)
Awarded Amount to Date:	$80850
Investigator(s):	David Tallmon dtallmon42@yahoo.com (Principal Investigator)
Sponsor:	University of Alaska Southeast Juneau Campus 11120 Glacier Highway Juneau, AK 99801 907/796-6494
NSF Program(s):	MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION
Field Application(s):
Program Reference Code(s):	BIOT,9184,9150
Program Element Code(s):	1189

ABSTRACT

The requested instrumentation, which includes a DNA Analyzer and Thermal Cycler, will provide this university with the ability to conduct research involving high throughput genotyping of DNA sequences, microsatellites, and SNPs. The instrumentation will be integrated into a complete population genomics facility by linking this system with a population genomics pipeline that was funded by NSF EPSCoR. This facility will be the first of its kind in southeast Alaska. The high throughput capabilities of the requested equipment will make it possible for a large number of senior personnel and students to conduct research involving genetics. This equipment will be integrated into courses that will help instruct students in population genomics, help train students better for the high technology workforce, and provide a huge boost to a variety of new and ongoing faculty research projects.

Please report errors in award information by writing to: awardsearch@nsf.gov.