Biotechnology
The Benefits of Using a LI-COR System for Undergraduate Training
“The acquisition of the 4300 DNA Analyzer has been a tremendous asset to the Bryn Mawr College Undergraduate Research Program. First, (students) are able to gain technical experience with DNA sequencing methodology and equipment.
“Second, every student who has used the equipment has acquired high quality data that I expect to be published in peer-reviewed journals. The students who conducted the work will be co-authors on publications that result from their research projects.
“In addition, the acquisition of data has afforded the students to disseminate their data to the scientific community. Students who have used the DNA Analysis System have presented their data at the 38th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction (July 2005) and at several undergraduate research symposia.
“The 4300 DNA Analyzer has been successfully used by undergraduate students both in the classroom and for independent research projects. The acquisition of this piece of equipment has improved the classroom laboratory experience by exposing students directly to cutting edge technology and methodology that they will utilize in their future endeavors.
“In addition, undergraduate students have had the opportunity to collect data for their independent research projects and gain technical confidence and expertise in DNA sequencing methodology. I look forward to continuing to use the 4300 DNA Analyzer in both my classroom and my research laboratory for many years to come.”
Tamara L. Davis, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Biology Bryn Mawr College
“The benefits of the LI-COR 4300 DNA Analyzer to our educational program have been numerous including degree program enhancement, curriculum and study plan enrichment, diversified learning experiences, and research program advancement.
“Providing students with state-of-the-art instrumentation during their collegiate career is being noticed. Degree programs containing courses using the LI-COR system are gaining welcome attention from students due to the increased possibilities and opportunities available to them compared to other programs. This increased interest is exciting considering we just obtained our LI-COR system a short while ago.”
Yinghua Huang
USDA-ARS Plant Science Laboratory
Oklahoma State University
“Having the DNA analyzer available has allowed us to incorporate modern biotechnology into (our) courses, and provided an opportunity for our students to get hands on experience with a number of the techniques that are basic to modern biology, which are widely used in research, medicine and industry. This capability has expanded our ability to prepare our students for advanced training and/or entering the work force. The availability of the LI-COR DNA Analyzer has also opened up research opportunities for both faculty and students at NEIU.”
Dr. Mary Kimble
Northeastern Illinois University
“The 4300 was received in June 2004 and this instrument has greatly enhanced the quality of genomics education for biology majors and provided an important hands-on laboratory opportunity for our undergraduate students.”
Michael A. Palladino, Ph.D.
Monmouth University
