New Research Opportunities
October 18, 2021
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Posted on October 18, 2021
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Posted on February 10, 2021
The Edelmann lab is looking for an undergraduate student to work with us beginning over the summer or fall depending on the student's availability. We'd ideally like a freshman, sophomore, or junior student who is a microbiology or science major. The student will be working with me on studying exosomes and their role in immunity. We're planning on the student applying for the University Scholars Program so they can be paid for their work.
We are looking for a student:
-Who is a freshman, sophomore, or junior (or is not graduating before May 2022)
-Who is excited about research
-Who is willing to learn new skills
-Who has 8-10 hours of availability beginning in Fall 2021
If you're interested in this opportunity, please send an email to Lisa Emerson [email protected] including your resume and short description of why you'd like to participate in undergraduate research by Friday, February 12 at 12:00 PM.
Posted on February 1, 2021
Seeking one capable student looking for lab experience as a part-time student assistant in the UF-IFAS Plant Diagnostic Center lab, especially those with an interest in molecular and serological techniques. Applicants should send their resume and a cover letter indicating their interest in diagnostics and experience with molecular and serological techniques. to Dr. Harmon at [email protected]. More details can be found at the PDC Lab Website
Posted on January 26, 2021
*Open to undergraduates who have completed Microbiology lab or another wet lab*
Drs. Jones and Goss in the UF/IFAS Plant Pathology Department are looking for a student to work on bacteriology projects for at least 10 hours per week during spring semester and full time during the summer. The student will be trained to prepare Xanthomonas bacterial cultures and conduct DNA extractions. This will require a large block of time on at least one day per week (preferably 2+ days per week). During the summer, the student will measure growth of Xanthomonas bacteria on tomato plants in collaboration with a graduate student or postdoctoral scientist. This is highly technical work and requires attention to detail and quality of work, excellent communication skills, ability to work independently and reliably, and the ability to complete repetitive but important tasks. Previous research experience is not required but is preferred. Location of work is in Fifield Hall and the surrounding area. Pay is $15 per hour. To apply for the position, send a resume summarizing work, volunteer, and leadership experience, a short statement describing your laboratory skills (from courses or previous positions) and your educational and career goals, and the names and contact information for at least two references to Dr. Goss at [email protected] with the subject line: student position.
Phage Project
The Virology Club conducts a fully independently funded research in Dr. Maruniak's lab. The research involves conducting experiments to find bacteriophage in local water samples using E. Coli as the model bacteria. This would potentially assist researchers in investigating viruses that infect pathogenic bacteria leading to discoveries in treating various diseases.
History
The Phage Project was an idea brought about by Virology Club member Chris Maggio spring 2009. After pitching the idea to Dr. Glenn Morris, director of the Emerging Pathogens Institute, initial funding was provided to help kick start the project.
From 2009-2010, Eric, Chris, and Brian worked on the project as managers with other members of the Virology Club and thus the lab was born.
From 2009-2010, Eric, Chris, and Brian worked on the project as managers with other members of the Virology Club and thus the lab was born.
Where We Are Now
The long-term goal of our phage lab is to use bacteriophage as an alternative to antibiotics. Currently, we are working with Burkholderia phage that was found in soil samples. There is reason to believe that it may be a previously undiscovered Burkholderia virus. We are amplifying the phage until we have enough of it to extract its DNA and get its genome sequenced. We also plan to send in DNA from an E. coli phage that was found in a lake here in Gainesville. We have collected enough of that virus’s DNA to send it off for sequencing.
As of Spring 2018, the lab has completed the project and the published poster can be seen below.
As of Spring 2018, the lab has completed the project and the published poster can be seen below.