Get the most out of your undergraduate microbiology training by getting involved in undergraduate research. Many 兔子先生 undergrads participate in research programs in Microbiology. Contact our that interest you to explore the possibilities.
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Development of a research proposal can help you focus your efforts and provide a roadmap for getting results. Check out some of thethat are available to help support your research.
Persistence pays!
These are some of the recent accomplishments and recognitions received by our undergraduate researchers.
Undergraduate Publications
Feng M,Schaff AC,Cuadra Aruguete SA, Riggs HE, Distelhorst SL, Balish MF. (2018) Development ofMycoplasma pneumoniaebiofilms in vitro and the limited role of motility. Int. J. Med. Microbiol.308:324-334.
Ohneck EJ, Arivett BA, Fiester SE, Wood CR,Metz ML,Simeone GM, Actis LA. (2018) Mucin acts as a nutrient source and a signal for the differential expression of genes coding for cellular processes and virulence factors inAcinetobacter baumannii.PLoS ONE13:e0190599.
Shang H, Garretson TA, Kumar CMS,Dieter RF, Cheng XW. (2017) Improved pFastBacTM donor plasmid vectors for higher protein production using the Bac-to-Bac® baculovirus expression vector system. J. Biotechnol.255:37-46.
Fiester SE, Arivett BA,Schmidt RE,Beckett AC, Ticak T,Carrier MV, Ghosh R, Ohneck EJ,Metz ML, Sellin Jeffries MK, Actis LA. (2016) Iron-regulated phospholipase C activity contributes to the cytolytic activity and virulence ofAcinetobacter baumannii.PLoS One11:e0167068.
Garretson TA,McCoy JC, Cheng XW. (2016) Baculovirus FP25K localization: role of the coiled-coil domain. J. Virol.90:9582-9597.
Springer TI,Emerson CC, Johns CW, Finley NL. (2016) Interaction with adenylate cyclase toxin fromBordetella pertussisaffects the metal binding properties of calmodulin. FEBS Open Bio9:25-34.
Beck HJ,Fleming IM, Janssen GR. (2016) 5’-terminal AUGs inEscherichia colimRNAs with Shine-Dalgarno sequences: identification and analysis of their roles in non-canonical translation initiation. PLoS ONE11:e0160144.
Undergraduate Grants and Awards
University Summer Scholars - Summer 2019
Isaiah Jacques, "Physiological characterization of a high-salt evolved Chlamydomonas reinhardtii", Rachael Morgan-Kiss
Justin Klatt, Synthetic Electron Transport Chain for Enhanced Energy Harvesting", Xin Wang
Justin Moon, "Immunohistochemical Localization of SLAMF9", Timothy Wilson
Maegan Murphy, "Molecular Interactions of FCRL1 in B Cell Activation", Timothy Wilson
Liliana Scarlato, "Effects of Chlamydia on Ceramide-Induced Cytotoxicity", Joseph Carlin
Howard Hughes Summer Internships - Summer 2019
Monocayo Chloe, "Minimal Microbial Communities in Oil Degradation", Annette Bollmann
Susanna D'Silva, "Acclimation of an Antarctic Alga to Environmental Stress; Role of Cyclic Electron", Rachael Morgan-Kiss
Sarah Soppe, "Identifying Human Gut Microbes Capable of Degrading Quaternary Amines", D.J. Ferguson
Undergraduate Research Awards - Spring 2018
Emily Konrad and Andrew Allison, "Optimization of Protocol for Fluorescent Staining of Chlamydia”, Joseph Carlin
Undergraduate Research Awards - Fall 2017
Peter Brechting, "Examination of Proposed Key Enzymes Involved in Methanogenesis with Quaternary Amines.", D.J. Ferguson
Orton K. Stark Awardees
The Orton K. Stark Award is given "in Recognition of Academic Achievement of the Highest Order and Efforts and Talents Reflecting the Learning Traditions of the Department of Microbiology." Recent recipients include:
