Helping Students Discover Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics

Laboratory Experiences

Emily Oldham ('03) worked summer 2002 and 2002-2003 academic year.
Self-designed Genomics Major (math and biology blend)

Microarray Facility

• Turn key approach to microarray printing, but not easy.
• Each microarray is inexpensive and custom designed.
• Student-friendly research and course work
• Scanner funded by NSF MUE grant (Laura Hoopes, Todd Eckdahl and Laurie Heyer co-PIs).

Dan (’03) prints DNA microarrays for his independent study project.
MicroGrid II Compact from BioRobotics ($60,000)

Emily scans a microarray as a part of her thesis research.
ArrayWoRx e from Applied Precission, Inc.($60,000)