REU Site: Training in Redox Biology

REU 网站：氧化还原生物学培训

• 批准号: 1156692
• 负责人: Donald Becker
• 金额: $ 27.85万
• 依托单位: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2012
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2012-01-15 至 2014-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1156692&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Training; Redox; Biology

A Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Sites award has been made to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln that will provide research training for 10 students, for 10 weeks during the summers of 2012-2014. This award is supported by the Department of Defense in partnership with the NSF REU program, Division of Biological Infrastructure in the Directorate for Biological Sciences, and the Division of Chemistry in the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences. The program focuses on redox biology which involves oxidation-reduction linked biological reactions, redox signaling and regulation, and cellular defense mechanisms that minimize oxidative damage/stress. The summer program will enable students to explore fundamental redox processes related to biotechnology and the environment. The goal of the training program is to involve 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 mentor in the Redox Biology Center. The mentors 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 to enhance their cohort experience. 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. Students at smaller institutions with limited research opportunities and those from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. REU participants receive a stipend, full room and board, and travel assistance. Information about the program will be assessed by various means, including use of an REU common assessment tool and an alumni database to track the accomplishments and career paths of former participants. More information is available by visiting http://redoxbiologycenter.unl.edu/summer, or by contacting the PI (Dr. Donald Becker at [e-mail]) or the co-PI (Dr. Julie Stone at [e-mail]).

内布拉斯加大学林肯分校获得了本科生研究经验（REU）网站奖，该奖项将在2012-2014年夏季为10名学生提供为期10周的研究培训。该奖项由国防部与NSF REU计划，生物科学理事会生物基础设施部以及数学和物理科学理事会化学部合作支持。该计划的重点是氧化还原生物学，涉及氧化还原相关的生物反应，氧化还原信号和调节，以及最大限度地减少氧化损伤/应激的细胞防御机制。暑期课程将使学生探索与生物技术和环境相关的基本氧化还原过程。培训计划的目标是让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Redox生物学中心的教师导师的指导下进行个人研究项目。导师们提供了广泛的多学科方法，并有一个共同的目标，即理解关键的氧化还原活性过程。学生将接受包括分子生物学，微生物学，生物化学，生物物理化学和蛋白质晶体学在内的各种领域的实验培训，并将利用最先进的设备和设施。此外，学生将参加期刊俱乐部会议，职业发展研讨会，午餐讨论小组和社会活动，以提高他们的队列经验。该计划将与学生在海报会议上展示他们的研究结果结束。参与者的选择将基于学术成就，研究兴趣和职业目标。鼓励研究机会有限的小型机构的学生和代表性不足的群体的学生申请。REU参与者获得津贴，全食宿和旅行援助。有关该计划的信息将通过各种手段进行评估，包括使用REU通用评估工具和校友数据库来跟踪前参与者的成就和职业道路。欲了解更多信息，请访问http：//redoxbiologycenter.unl.edu/summer，或联系PI（Donald Becker博士，网址：[e-mail]）或共同PI（Julie Stone博士，[e-mail]）。