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From 2011.igem.org

Collaborative Efforts

Advisers, iGEM Nevada Club Members, and Financial Supporters 

Major Advisers: Dr. Christie Howard and Dr. David Shintani

-They helped us out by organizing meetings every week -provided feedback on proposed projects -both were available over the summer for help in the lab, developing assays, outlining cloning strategies, and other project related help -they set up individual meetings with us for help on our project -they wrote grants to Nevada INBRE (NIH) to help fund the iGEM registration and for travel -both professors helped in proofreading of posters and wiki pages, -Dr. Howard helped out with the News Updates by interviewing us and proofreading our final drafts. Additional Advising: Dr. Patricia Ellison -Dr. Ellison taught the iGEM assay group how to develop assays for analysis of alcohol. -Dr. Ellison attended meetings in the spring semester and gave us feedback on project proposals. 'An iGEM club was formed to help with fundraising. President: Elaine Bersaba and iGEM Concert Organizer Co-President: Megan Tabor Co-President: Sam Dugan Treasurer: Dafne Ordonez Fundraising Chairmen: Jovanna Casas and Lauren Thomas Sponsorship List of $500 or more: Mark Johnson, President of the University of Nevada, Reno CABNR (College of Agriculture Biotechnology and Natural Resources) The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department Nevada INBRE (Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence). The project described was supported by NIH Grant Number P20 RR-016464 from the INBRE Program of the National Center for Research Resources. Nevada EPSCOR undergraduate summer research program ASUN (Associated Students of the University of Nevada) Sparks Seventh-day Adventist Church Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Sunrise Rotary International, Reno NV