Team Leader
Sarah Fross
Texas A&M University
Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Biomedical Sciences
lucy-1n-the-ai@tamu.edu
Project Type
Research
Who Can Join
Undergraduate Students
Project Description
Students will employ computational tools to help analyze the Canis pangenome for Structural Variants relating to domestication and breed formation markers.
Students will also learn how to extract DNA from oral swabs for sighthound dogs that are enrolled in a clinical study for detecting heart disease.
Participating students have already been selected.
Team Needs
Students are motivated to learn more about genetics, especially in application to dogs. No computational knowledge required.
Special Opportunities
Students will learn DNA extraction from swabs and possibly blood and tissue. Gain applicable knowledge of genetics. Further presentation techniques. Co-authorship on upcoming pangenome publication.