Mentored Research Experience

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

For a comprehensive list of trainee research projects, please click here

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