Student Internship
Description
A supervised work experience on the applications of biology in public health research. The internship provides opportunities for students to connect the theory and practice of academic study to the practical application of biology in a research work environment.
Internship Activities
Fieldwork: Simulation of sample collection for environmental DNA detection
GPS collection
Water sampling
Measurement of abiotic factors
Clinical Rotation: Observership in participant recruitment, interview, and sample collection
Patient interview
Speculum examination
Gram staining for Nugent score
Laboratory Rotation: Individual performance of techniques in molecular diagnostics
DNA extraction
PCR reagent preparation
PCR product visualization