FSML: Pacific Ocean marine lab technology and research space optimization

夏威夷大学获得了一笔赠款，用于推进凯瓦洛海洋实验室的海洋基因组学和光学显微镜成像设施。海洋实验室非常适合研究陆地和海洋环境交界处的生物之间的相互作用。该提案要求提供资金，以更新分子和光学成像资源，利用现有优势，促进海洋生物学和生物技术广泛领域的前沿研究和培训。这些仪器将允许学生/受训人员利用DNA测序和活细胞成像方面的最现代技术来解决本地海洋生物多样性的细胞、发育、进化和环境生物学方面的基本问题。KML是研究北太平洋亚热带环境中海洋生物的独特地点。O`ahu上的海洋生物栖息地很容易从实验室进入，包括珊瑚礁、沙滩、软沉积物、河口以及深海和开阔洋区。夏威夷的海洋动物群反映了丰富的热带多样性：当地栖息地号称拥有2000多种物种。由于群岛相对与世隔绝，海洋动植物为研究沿海海洋生物的物种形成、生物地理分布和种群遗传学提供了独特的机会。这笔资金不仅将促进由NSF资助的高效海洋实验室(以及他们的不同本科生、研究生和博士后研究员)对当地动物的研究，而且还将支持积极的访问科学家计划。凯瓦洛海洋实验室在安排受训人员担任学术和专业职位方面有着良好的记录。KML主办了几个由NSF支持的项目(本科生研究指导、高级技术教育和海洋科学教育卓越中心)，培训代表不足的太平洋岛民学生和高中教师。教职员工和学生在科学会议上传播当地和国际的研究成果，并为K-12实地考察举办外展计划。获得该奖项的仪器将用于研究和教学，让不同的学生群体更好地了解关键的生物过程，这将有助于保护和欣赏独特的当地环境。有关凯瓦洛海洋实验室的更多信息，请访问网站：http://www.kewalo.hawaii.edu/。

The University of Hawaii is awarded a grant to advance marine genomics and light microscopy imaging facilities at the Kewalo Marine Laboratory. Marine labs are ideally suited to study interactions of organisms at the interface of terrestrial and marine environments. This proposal requests funds to update molecular and optical imaging resources leveraging existing strengths to facilitate cutting edge research and training in broad areas of marine biology and biotechnology. These instruments will allow students/trainees to exploit the most modern techniques in DNA sequencing and live cell imaging to address fundamental problems in cellular, developmental, evolutionary, and environmental biology of our local marine biodiversity. KML is uniquely situated for the study of marine life in the sub-tropical northern Pacific environment. Marine habitats on O`ahu, easily accessed from the Laboratory, include coral reefs, sandy beaches, soft sediments, estuaries, and the deep sea and open ocean zones. The marine fauna of Hawai`i reflects a rich tropical diversity: local habitats boast over 2000 species. Due to the relative isolation of the archipelago, the marine fauna and flora provide unique opportunities for the study of speciation, biogeographic distribution and population genetics of coastal marine organisms.This funding will not only facilitate research on local fauna of the highly productive NSF-funded marine laboratory (and their diverse undergraduate, graduate students and postdoctoral fellow trainees), but will also bolster the active Visiting Scientist program. Kewalo Marine Laboratory has a strong record of placing trainees in academic and professional positions. KML hosts several NSF supported programs (Undergraduate Research Mentoring, Advanced Technological Education, and Centers for Ocean Science Education Excellence) that train under-represented Pacific Islander students and high school teachers. Faculty and students disseminate research results locally and internationally at scientific meetings, and hold outreach programs for K-12 field trips. The instruments acquired with this award will be used for both research and teaching, allowing a diverse group of students to gain a better understanding of key biological processes that will help preserve and appreciate the unique local environment. For further information about Kewalo Marine Laboratory, please see the website at: http://www.kewalo.hawaii.edu/