Donna Cassidy-Hanley
Vet Microbiology and Immunology
C5 155 Veterinary Medical Center
253-3407, 253-4043 (lab)
dmc4@cornell.edu
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Genetics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology |
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| Research Description: |
Basic genetics, cell biology, and molecular biology of the ciliated protozoan Tetrahymena thermophila, application of techniques developed in this versatile organism to other biologically important protozoa, like the agriculturally important fish parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. |
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| Provides research opportunities? |
Yes |
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| 299/499 Mentor? |
Yes |
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| Hughes Scholars Sponsor? |
Yes |
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| Honors Advisor? |
Yes |
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Recent References:
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Lim U and PA Cassano (2002, in press). Folate, homocysteine and blood pressure in NHANES III. American J Epidemiology.
Cirillo D, Agrawal Y and PA Cassano (2002). Lipids and pulmonary function in NHANES III. American J Epidemiology, 155: 842-8.
Hu, G, Zhang X, Chen J, Peto R, Campbell TC and PA Cassano (1998). Dietary vitamin C intake and lung function in rural China. American Journal of Epidemiology, 148: 594-99.
Hu G and PA Cassano (2000). Antioxidant nutrients and pulmonary function in the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III). American Journal of Epidemiology, 151:975-981. |
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