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Title: Statistics as a tool to further Tuberculosis Genome Research
Description:
TB latently infects 1/3 of humanity, killing millions annually, especially
in combination with HIV. The sequence of TB genome offers us the best
opportunity in decades to understand and combat this ancient disease. St.
Olaf currently runs the largest database in the world showing how TB uses
its genes in real time to respond to its environment. This database is a
fertile field for statistical discovery and analysis. I'd be delighted to
speak with any statistics concentrators who might be interested in
learning more about the types of projects available.
Faculty: Rob Rutherford, Biology