Dr. Richard Robison, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Biology The Specific aims for the project were as follows Develop q-PCR reactions for specific target genes of bacterial pathogens Primer generation software will be used to design primer and probe sequences that will theoretically perform optimally in PCR reactions. All sequences will be subjected to BLAST […]
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Cytokine Signaling in the Microenvironment May Aid in Tumor Development and Progression
Dr. Kim O’Neill, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology Studies have indicated that in breast tumors a high number of tumor associated macrophages (TAM’s) is indicative of a poor prognosis. TAM’s in the breast tumor microenvironment generally have a compromised immune response and focus their energy toward tissue repair which leads to angiogenesis, tumor growth, […]
A Randomized-Controlled Trial of the Effects of Resistance Training on Body Composition, Strength, Physical Activity, and Body Satisfaction in Postpartum Women
Dr. James LeCheminant, Department of Exercise Sciences Evaluation of how well the academic objectives of the proposal were met The purpose of this study, as submitted to the IRB, was to determine the effects of flexibility or resistance training on body composition, strength, spontaneous physical activity, cardiovascular disease risk factors, bone density, and body satisfaction, […]
BYU Students identify Genetic Factors that Modulate Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein Levels and Influence Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. John Kauwe, Department of Biology Project Justification and Overview Successful enrollment in and completion of graduate programs requires a constellation of skills. Students must be prepared to plan and execute experiments, present their findings both verbally and in manuscript form and interact effectively with senior scientists in the field of their choice. In this […]
Using Cooperative Learning Groups to Research Speciation in Central American Fishes: Integrating Field Work, Molecular Phylogeography, and Video-Playback Behavior Assays
Dr. Jerry Johnson, Department of Biology This mentoring environment grant was awarded in 2010 and was intended to spent over a two year period. The purpose of the project was to provide up to six students with an opportunity to participate in three different research aspects of a single research problem related to understanding speciation. […]
International Center for Law and Religion Studies
Professor Cole Durham, J. Reuben Clark Law School Last year, Professor Cole Durham received a grant in the amount of $20,000 to help offset the cost of mentoring and training selected law students following their first year of law school. These funds were received and accounted for by the International Center for Law and Religion […]
Spin Properties of Electrons in the Semiconductor Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)
Dr. John Colton, Department of Physics & Astronomy Proposed Research The proposed project was to study spin properties of electrons in the semiconductor gallium arsenide (GaAs). Four specific experiments were discussed: Optically-detected magnetic resonance of single quantum dots Parallel picosecond single qubit operations Optically-detected magnetic resonance of spin-LEDs Universal scheme for optically-detected spin flip lifetime […]
A Novel Nuclear Variant of nBMP-2: Role in Ca2+ Transport
Dr. Laura Bridgewater, Department of Microbiology & Molecular Biology The goal of this project was to elucidate the role that nBMP-2 plays in Ca2+ transport. In the previous year, we demonstrated that mice that have no nBMP-2 in the nuclei of their cells exhibit delays in the transport of Ca2+ back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum […]
Nursing Care of the Diverse Veteran Population in Rural and Urban Settings
Drs. Kent Blad and Ron Ulberg, College of Nursing Evaluation of how well the academic objectives of the proposal were met The academic objectives of the MEG proposal were met and exceeded. Specifically, students were exposed to local and national venues in which Veterans and their history are prevalent. Examples of this include visits by […]
Changes in Membrane Physical Properties during Chemotherapy
Dr. John Bell, Department of Physiology & Developmental Biology Abstract of original proposal Many chemotherapeutic agents treat cancer by inducing programmed cell death (apoptosis) in the tumor. One of the consequences of apoptosis is changes in the physical properties of the cell membrane. Some of these changes are important for other phagocytic cells to recognize […]