DNA Replication-initiation Proteins in Budding Yeast
Project Description
Characterization of proteins involved in and/or regulate the initiation of DNA replication in budding yeast. The project involves biochemical, molecular biology and genetic techniques.
Supervisor
LIANG Chun
Quota
1
Course type
UROP1000
UROP1100
UROP2100
UROP3100
UROP3200
UROP4100
Applicant's Roles
Preparation of reagents and growth media and participation of experiments under the direct supervision of a PG student or research staff. Year 2 and Year 3 LIFS UG students are welcome to apply; Year 1 Science students with intention to choose LIFS majors may be considered. Eight weeks of full time (40 hours per week) in the summer and 10-15 hours per week of working in the lab during the Fall and Spring semesters are expected.
Applicant's Learning Objectives
To learn biochemical, cellular biology and molecular biology techniques and produce useful results in the project.
Complexity of the project
Moderate