Molecular and Cellular Biology Research Program at Millsaps College
Opportunities for research in molecular and cellular biology in
the Millsaps College Biology Department allow students to work one-on-one
with faculty members and other undergraduate students on exciting
projects that make real contributions to the body of scientific
knowledge in the area of cell cycle control. The department houses
a state-of-the-art core molecular biology facility and microscopy
facility, both of which have a variety of the most up-to-date equipment
available for this type of research.
Supported by the National Institutes
of Health National Center for Research Resources and the Mississippi
Functional Genomics Network, the program provides funds for
supplies, travel, equipment, and student stipends for research activities.
Students and faculty who have been involved in the program have
published work in leading national and international journals, attended
national and international scientific meetings, and have been accepted
into some of the best graduate and medical programs in the nation.
Students
are encouraged to participate in research projects under
the guidance of a faculty mentor. Course credit for research
may be granted through enrollment in Undergraduate Research
or through the Honors Program. The department has excellent
facilities to support experimental research in physiology,
molecular biology, microscopy, and field studies in ecology
and taxonomy in the Blue Ridge Mountains and southern Yucatan.
Internships in local agencies, clinics, and laboratories
are also available.
Dr.
Sarah Lea McGuire and Dr. Bernadette Connors are the lead researchers
in this program.
Other Opportunities
Students are encouraged to participate in research projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Course credit for research may be granted through enrollment in Undergraduate Research or through the Honors Program. The department has excellent facilities to support experimental research in physiology, molecular biology, microscopy, and field studies in ecology and taxonomy in the Blue Ridge Mountains and southern Yucatan. Internships in local agencies, clinics, and laboratories are also available. |
