RUI: Acquisition of DNA Microarray Technology for Biological Research

在克雷格Vierra博士的指导下，太平洋大学获得了一笔赠款，用于购买一台DNA微阵列点样仪和一台带有数据收集和分析软件的微阵列扫描仪。将利用这一仪器的项目包括：研究由基本螺旋-环-螺旋蛋白调节的基因;鉴定参与甲基营养型酵母巴斯德毕赤酵母过氧化物酶体生物发生的基因;鉴定参与Ah受体信号通路的蛋白因子;鉴定蜘蛛中新的丝基因;鉴定参与黑腹果蝇DNA修复的基因;以及转录因子在秀丽隐杆线虫发育中的作用。收购用于生物研究的DNA微阵列技术将为UOP提供最先进的研究技术，并支持致力于培养最高水平本科生的计划。该设备的收购将极大地影响教师研究的许多成员位于生物和化学部门和药学院，以及提供宝贵的培训和经验，为科学研究生和本科生在UOP和加州州立大学，斯坦尼斯劳斯。这些设备将有助于创造一个教学环境，以加强寻求高级科学学位和生物技术职业的本科生的学习。

A grant has been awarded to the University of the Pacific (UOP) under the direction of Dr. Craig Vierra for the acquisition of a DNA microarray spotter, and a microarray scanner with software for data collection and analysis. Projects that will utilize this instrumentation include studies of genes regulated by basic helix-loop-helix proteins; identification of genes involved in peroxisome biogenesis in the methylotrophic yeast Pichia pastoris; identification of protein factors involved in the Ah receptor signaling pathway; identification of novel silk genes in spiders; identification of genes involved in DNA repair in Drosophila melanogaster; and the involvement of transcription factors in Caenorhabditis elegans development. The acquisition of DNA microarray technology for biological research will provide state-of-the-art research technology at UOP and support a program dedicated to training undergraduates at the highest level. The acquisition of this equipment will substantially impact faculty research for many members located in the Biology and Chemistry Departments and School of Pharmacy, as well as provide invaluable training and experience for science graduate students and undergraduates at UOP and California State University, Stanislaus. The equipment will help create a pedagogical environment to enhance learning for undergraduates seeking advanced science degrees and vocations in biotechnology.