University of Florida Department of Animal Sciences faculty, Dr. John Driver, is seeking volunteer undergraduate research assistants for swine influenza research project. Volunteers are needed throughout the 2017 year – including summer.
Currently, Dr. Driver is investigating the role of immune cells, called NKT, in protecting pigs against influenza infections.
- Research duties would include:
- Performing influenza challenge studies with piglets
- Taking blood samples, nasal swabs, body weights, body temperatures
- Performing necropsies
- Processing tissue samples
- Performing artificial insemination for breeding gilts and sows
- Performing lab assays, including ELISA, flow cytometry, and real-time PCR
- Students must meet the following epectations:
- Enthusiastic and committed undergraduates with an interest in large animal infectious disease research
- Able to complete online biosecurity level 2 course work and receive an influenza vaccine
- Able to handle piglets under biosecurity level 2 conditions, which can be physically demanding
- Previous lab and animal experience is preferred, but not required
For more information and to apply, please send an email and attach a resume to Dr. Driver at jdriver@ufl.edu
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