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Student Research Opportunities
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Get involved with hands-on research in your own backyard or across the world.
Our research is organized into three general areas:
- Molecular biology
- Stress physiology
- Conservation biology
Each of these programs includes highly active faculty with specialized research labs supporting these programs.
In addition to individual labs there are several newly renovated shared facilities listed below, including a brand new animal care wing.
- Genomics Facility
- Molecular Biology Facility
- Ecology and Conservation Facility
- Proteomics/Neurobiology Facility
- Collections Facility
Additionally, we maintain several research collaborations with the Sanford School of Medicine and frequently have access to additional instrumentation (SEM, confocal microscope, etc.).
Research Opportunities
If you are interested in getting involved in research, visit with a professor to find out how you can participate in new and exciting opportunities.