REU SITE: Training in Redox Biology

REU 站点：氧化还原生物学培训

• 批准号: 0552648
• 负责人: Donald Becker
• 金额: $ 18.83万
• 依托单位: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2006
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2006-03-01 至 2009-02-28
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0552648&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; SITE; Training; Redox; Biology

This REU Site Program at the University of Nebraska is supported by the Department of Defense in partnership with the NSF REU program. The Redox Biology Center offers qualified undergraduates an opportunity to pursue independent research projects in redox biology. Redox biology includes oxidation-reduction linked biological reactions, redox signaling and regulation, and cellular defense mechanisms that minimize oxidative damage/stress. The 10-week summer program, located at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, will enable students to explore fundamental redox processes related to biotechnology and the environment. The goal of this training program is to involve 10 undergraduate students in broad-based research and significantly impact their career decisions. REU participants will conduct individual research projects under the guidance of a faculty sponsor in the Redox Biology Center. The faculty sponsors offer a breadth of multidisciplinary approaches and share a common goal of understanding critical redox-active processes. Students will receive experimental training in a variety of areas including molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, and protein crystallography and will utilize state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. In addition, students will attend journal club meetings, career development seminars, lunch discussion groups, and social activities. The program will conclude with students presenting their research findings at a poster session. Participant selection will be based on academic achievements, research interests, and career goals. Recruitment for this training site includes focused efforts to attract students at smaller institutions with limited research opportunities and students from underrepresented groups. REU participants receive a 10-week stipend, full room and board, and travel assistance. More information about this REU training site and the program application can be found at http://www.unl.edu/RedoxBiologyCenter or by contacting Dr. Donald Becker at [e-mail] or 402-472-9652.

内布拉斯加大学的 REU 站点计划得到了国防部与 NSF REU 计划的合作支持。氧化还原生物学中心为合格的本科生提供了从事氧化还原生物学独立研究项目的机会。氧化还原生物学包括氧化还原相关的生物反应、氧化还原信号传导和调节，以及最大限度地减少氧化损伤/应激的细胞防御机制。这个为期 10 周的暑期项目在内布拉斯加大学林肯分校举行，将使学生能够探索与生物技术和环境相关的基本氧化还原过程。该培训计划的目标是让 10 名本科生参与基础广泛的研究，并对他们的职业决策产生重大影响。 REU 参与者将在氧化还原生物学中心教员赞助商的指导下开展个人研究项目。教师赞助者提供了广泛的多学科方法，并拥有理解关键氧化还原活性过程的共同目标。学生将接受分子生物学、微生物学、生物化学、生物物理化学和蛋白质晶体学等多个领域的实验培训，并将利用最先进的设备和设施。此外，学生还将参加期刊俱乐部会议、职业发展研讨会、午餐讨论小组和社交活动。该计划的最后，学生们将在海报会议上展示他们的研究成果。参与者的选择将基于学术成就、研究兴趣和职业目标。该培训网站的招聘重点是吸引研究机会有限的小型机构的学生以及来自代表性不足群体的学生。 REU 参与者可获得 10 周的津贴、全套食宿以及旅行援助。有关 REU 培训网站和计划申请的更多信息，请访问 http://www.unl.edu/RedoxBiologyCenter，或通过 [e-mail] 或 402-472-9652 联系 Donald Becker 博士。