Sentences with phrase «focuses on animal research»

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Our research focuses on biologically - based mechanisms to reduce pest issues, soil erosion, fossil fuel use, and greenhouse gas emissions; increase nutrient and water use efficiencies; improve pollinator activity and food security; and apply a systems approach to soil, crop, animal, human and planetary health.

The 2011 recipient was Karen Schmidt, a professor in the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry at Kansas State University, Schmidt's teaching responsibilities include Fundamentals of Milk Processing, Food Product Evaluation, Dairy Foods Processing and Technology and Quality Assurance of Food Products, and her research program focuses on processing and quality of dairy and non-dairy foods.

He is currently working towards a PhD in Psychology at Washington State University where his research interests focus on play therapy, animal assisted interventions, and the human - animal relationship.

Current research projects focus on the process and outcomes of food system localisation in a globalising environment, the sustainability implications of a large scale transition to agriculturally derived bio-fuels, the effects of school and community context on childhood obesity, and the micro-politics of animal welfare in alternative livestock systems.

1991: Adrian Morrison — Dr. Morrison, a veterinarian whose scientific research focuses on the neural mechanisms associated with sleep, defended the right of scientists to use animals in their research and promoted responsible research practices among those scientists.

Most of the research on the biological clocks of animals has focused on the brain, but that is not the only organ that observes a day - night rhythm.

Overall, his research focuses on positively impacting meat industry operations, production costs, meat quality attributes and animal welfare.

Although much research has focused on understanding how animals guide their migrations across large regions of the planet, we know very little about this phenomenon, particularly for large, difficult - to - track species.

The biologists behind the new research findings synthesized decades of studies on fossil beetles, focusing on beetles associated with the dung of large animals in the past or with woodlands and trees.

Coss, who taught drawing classes early in his academic career and whose previous research focused on art and human evolution, used photos and film to study the strokes of charcoal drawings and engravings of animals made by human artists 28,000 to 32,000 years ago in the Chauvet - Pont - d'Arc Cave in southern France.

Dale notes that microbiology research has long focused on species that affect humans, animals and economically important crops.

«Most previous research into ways of delaying the onset of HD symptoms have focused on studying the mutant protein in cells or in animal models, but the relevance of abnormalities in those systems to what actually happens in patients remains a huge assumption,» says James Gusella, PhD, director of the Center for Human Genetic Research (CHGR) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), corresponding author of the Celresearch into ways of delaying the onset of HD symptoms have focused on studying the mutant protein in cells or in animal models, but the relevance of abnormalities in those systems to what actually happens in patients remains a huge assumption,» says James Gusella, PhD, director of the Center for Human Genetic Research (CHGR) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), corresponding author of the CelResearch (CHGR) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), corresponding author of the Cell paper.

Its research includes a cluster of related interdisciplinary projects that examine disparities in breast cancer mortality between African - American and Caucasian women using animal models, molecular characterization of tumors, and behavioral research focused on social - environmental factors.

«Until now, venom research focused mainly on toxins produced by adult animals.

Moreover, venom research has mostly neglected ancient animal groups in favor of focusing on venomous snakes and cone snails, which are both «young» animal groups that originated only recently in evolutionary timescales, approximately 50 million years ago.

Roth, whose research is focused on understanding the processes by which natural selection influences the use of space in animals, is taking the lead on studying the chickadees» neuroanatomy.

Most prior research has focused on the capacity for animals to adapt to increasing temperatures, given that animals have adapted to changes in temperature in the past.

The IUCN's Hyena Specialist Group focuses on developing hyena conservation strategies worldwide through integrated research and public education to change attitudes toward these much maligned animals.

While Carlezon's research focuses on animal models, his findings have implications for humans.

Scientists studying the potential effects of climate change on the world's animal and plant species are focusing on the wrong factors, according to a new paper by a research team from the Wildlife Conservation Society, University of Queensland, and other organizations.

«I see that frantic search for money in other junior professors, and it makes me appreciative that I can focus on my research program,» says Manns, now in his first year as an assistant professor studying neuroscience and animal behavior at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

The team's research focuses on «sperm competition», a phenomenon that looms large in the lives of many animals.

But a new opportunity may be opening up for studies of chimpanzee behavior and cognition: A first - of - its - kind partnership between a sanctuary and a research center, announced this month, is designed to bolster the scientific output of facilities that have until now primarily focused on the long - term care of their animals.

Professor Peter Robinson, who led the research, normally focuses on teaching computers to recognise emotions in human faces, but a meeting with Dr McLennan got him interested in exploring whether a similar system could be developed for animals.

Scientists have generally expected animals to get smaller as the planet warms, as research on the interactions in food webs has focused mainly on the effects of temperature.

EARA also focuses on creating an international favourable climate for animal research, leading pan-European initiatives to assert the rights to use laboratory animals in research.

Her research interests are focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms that regulate retinal tissue regeneration in a variety of animal models.

The initiative symbolizes the mission of the CMI, which is to develop multidisciplinary teams focused on translating basic scientific research into clinical and societal applications, with the overall goal of improving animal and human health.

Research: Neurophysiology, with a focus on understanding the cellular mechanisms that enable animals to generate flexible rhythmic movements

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Since most of the research work still focuses on early basic science work and studies in animals, the funding has mainly created jobs tied to laboratory construction and positions for new scientists, assistants and lab technicians, the study said.

His research interests are focused on the molecular genetics of the inherited myopathies and neuromuscular junction disorders and the study of animal models of these disorders as a means to understand their pathophysiology as well as to develop means to monitor disease progression and therapeutic interventions.

Our wet - lab research is focused on the study of Brucella, a facultative intracellular bacterium that causes brucellosis, one of the most common zoonotic diseases in the world in humans and a variety of animal species.

Seminar topics range from entrepreneurship and use of animal and human research subjects to neuroethics, an area of study at the CSNE that focuses on the ethical implications of technology used to reconnect the brain and body.

Bonde's research focus is on ancient animals, which have inhabited the state of Nevada and surrounding areas.

The third webinar, and the final one will focus on animal models of obesity and diabetes, both talking about genetic models, as well as dietary models and how they are used in basic research, but also in pharmaceutical and biotech research.

While Pollard's research focuses on understanding the microbiome through bioinformatics and modeling, other projects study human disorders such as diabetes and asthma, the impact of the ocean and soil on climate change, and the influence of plants, animals, and water on food production.

Cenix BioScience is a contract research organization focused on the discovery and pre-clinical development of novel therapeutics, specializing in advanced applications of RNA interference (RNAi) gene silencing combined with high content phenotyping in cultured cells in vitro and in animals in vivo.

Dr. Ressler's lab focuses on translational research bridging molecular neurobiology in animal models with human genetic research on emotion, particularly fear and anxiety disorders.

This unique international event will provide the attendees with an innovative program focused on the best practices in the use of the mouse model for biomedical and basic research; this program also addresses the item of continuing professional education consistent with the new European directive requirement for lab animal protection in experiments.

His research originally focussed on understanding the early evolution of the arthropods, and now studies the origins of the animals from both palaeontological and developmental perspectives.

Our research focuses on the way in which animals use crystalline materials to manipulate light, for example, to produce structural colors used in camouflage and display [1, 3].

«The report focuses on the use of GM and cloned animals in agriculture and biotechnology, however all transgenic animals, whether used in agriculture or for medical research are at present covered by the legislation in the Animals in Scientific Proceduranimals in agriculture and biotechnology, however all transgenic animals, whether used in agriculture or for medical research are at present covered by the legislation in the Animals in Scientific Proceduranimals, whether used in agriculture or for medical research are at present covered by the legislation in the Animals in Scientific ProcedurAnimals in Scientific Procedures Act.

IRTA has participated in many Spanish and European research projects, focusing on different aspects on animal health and their implications on public health.

Tardigrades are one of the most radiation tolerant animals on Earth, and current research is focused on studying the patterns of tolerance to radiation, and to reveal the underlying mechanisms.

Godwin's findings are a validation of the MDI Biological Laboratory's unique research approach, which is focused on studying regeneration in a diverse range of animal models with the goal of gaining insight into how to trigger dormant genetic pathways for regeneration in humans.

To mimic these conditions in an animal study, Skaar and his colleagues focused their research on mice exposed to C. diff while being given antibiotics.

Our approach to achieving this goal focuses on three objectives: (1) to develop a reliable, predictive panel of biomarkers (including both biological and bio-behavioral measures) that can identify children, youth, and parents showing evidence of toxic stress, and that can be collected in pediatric primary care settings; (2) to conduct basic, animal and human research on critical periods in development and individual differences in stress susceptibility, thereby informing the timing and design of a suite of new interventions that address the roots of stress - related diseases early in the life cycle; and (3) to build a strong, community - based infrastructure through which scientists, practitioners, parents, and community leaders can apply new scientific insights and innovative measures to the development of more effective interventions in the first three postnatal years.

Sinovac Biotech Ltd. is biopharmaceutical company that focuses on research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of vaccines that protect against human infectious diseases including hepatitis A and B, seasonal influenza, H5N1 pandemic influenza and mumps, as well as animal rabies vaccine.

Beginning in 1989 she also focused on animal welfare and alternatives, collaborating with UC Davis librarian Mary Wood to create improved access to Web - based teaching resources for education and research, and emphasizing information on refinements in animal use.