The research project, which will occur during year 2, will either be a collaborative project in the lab of a U of C faculty member or a clinical laboratory animal medicine project within the department. The aims are for the trainee to:
- Conduct individual and collaborative research
- Complete research project that involves writing an IACUC protocol, performing literature searches, developing hypotheses and study design, collecting data, performing statistical evaluations, writing and submitting a paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal to fulfill ACLAM-board exam requirement
- Present research findings at national meeting
The Effect of Noise, Vibration, and Light Disturbances from Daily Health Checks on Breeding Performance, Nest Building, and Corticosterone in Mice
Long-term Effects of Sulfadiazine-Trimethoprim Medicated Diet on Cardiac Function, Hematology, and Weight Gain in Hsd:ICR (CD1) and Tac:SW Mice
Comparing Mouse Health Monitoring Between Soiled-bedding Sentinel and Exhaust Air Dust Surveillance Programs
Preference of Escaped Mice for Live Capture or Glue Traps and Relevance to Pest Control Programs