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A grant from the National Science Foundation will allow ASU's Department of Biological Sciences to acquire a powerful piece of research equipment known as the Roche/454 genome sequencer.
Alabama State University’s Center for NanoBiotechnology Research (CNBR) is set to receive $107,200 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the acquisition of a Roche/454 genome sequencer, U.S. Rep. Bobby Bright (D-AL) announced this week. The genome sequencer will be used for classroom instruction and research projects for students and faculty at ASU and surrounding universities.
The Roche/454 genome sequencer is essential for conducting next generation sequencing technology research at ASU. Through the sequencer, students and faculty will be able to conduct research in physical chemistry, nanotechnology, microbial ecology and other scientific areas. In addition, the acquisition of a genome sequencer will allow students and faculty to conduct and publish original research while increasing the output of ASU’s team of researchers.
“This is great news for the students and faculty at Alabama State,†Bright said. “This funding will strengthen Alabama State’s ability to conduct groundbreaking research in the fields of genetics and microbiology, while encouraging more students to pursue careers in science and technology. This grant will further solidify ASU as one of the state’s foremost research institutions and a valued part of the Montgomery community.â€
The CNBR also acquired a host of new equipment this summer purchased with funds received from NSF and Department of Commerce grants.
“These new instruments allow ASU’s CNBR faculty, staff, and students and collaborators to engage in cutting-edge scientific research and advance in the field of nanobiotechnology and related scientific areas,†said Dr. Shree R. Singh, chair of ASU’s Biological Sciences Department.
A grant from the National Science Foundation will allow ASU's Department of Biological Sciences to acquire a powerful piece of research equipment known as the Roche/454 genome sequencer.
Alabama State University’s Center for NanoBiotechnology Research (CNBR) is set to receive $107,200 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the acquisition of a Roche/454 genome sequencer, U.S. Rep. Bobby Bright (D-AL) announced this week. The genome sequencer will be used for classroom instruction and research projects for students and faculty at ASU and surrounding universities.
The Roche/454 genome sequencer is essential for conducting next generation sequencing technology research at ASU. Through the sequencer, students and faculty will be able to conduct research in physical chemistry, nanotechnology, microbial ecology and other scientific areas. In addition, the acquisition of a genome sequencer will allow students and faculty to conduct and publish original research while increasing the output of ASU’s team of researchers.
“This is great news for the students and faculty at Alabama State,†Bright said. “This funding will strengthen Alabama State’s ability to conduct groundbreaking research in the fields of genetics and microbiology, while encouraging more students to pursue careers in science and technology. This grant will further solidify ASU as one of the state’s foremost research institutions and a valued part of the Montgomery community.â€
The CNBR also acquired a host of new equipment this summer purchased with funds received from NSF and Department of Commerce grants.
“These new instruments allow ASU’s CNBR faculty, staff, and students and collaborators to engage in cutting-edge scientific research and advance in the field of nanobiotechnology and related scientific areas,†said Dr. Shree R. Singh, chair of ASU’s Biological Sciences Department.