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University
of Puerto Rico
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Located
in the heart of historic Rio Piedras, the University
of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras (UPR-RP)
is the oldest and largest campus of the UPR system. UPR-RP has a rich
history of teaching and research excellence. It is generally recognized
as the top-rated center for higher education in Puerto Rico and enrolls
over 20,000 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. The University
possesses all essential core infrastructure for state-of-the-art genetic/genomic
research. This fact, coupled with the University's proximity to tropical
marine and terrestrial habitat, central position in the Caribbean, and
strong ties with Central and South America places UPR-RP in a the unique
position to become the dominant research center in tropical ecology, genetics,
and conservation. Spanish is the major language of the island, but English
is also widely spoken. Students are encouraged to be fluent in both languages.
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| Laboratory-
Julio
Garcia Diaz building [207, 208]: Our
lab occupies approximately 1000 ft2 and is well equip more molecular genetic
work. In addition to key lab equipment we have 8 Macintosh computers, 3
PCs, and various peripherals. All computers are equipped programs for word
processing, databasing, data analysis, and graphics. |
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| Sequencing
and Genotyping Facility- Julio
Garcia Diaz building [213]: Situated
in adjacent lab space the Sequencing and Genotyping facility houses an ABI
377 and MegaBACE 500 for high throughput sequencing and single nucleotide
polymorphism analysis (SNP) and a Li-Cor NEN Global DNA Analyzer System
and Odyssey Infrared Imaging System for microsatellite and amplified-fragment
length (AFLP) analysis. We are in the process of upgrading the facility
by i) increasing the throughput of our capillary machine from 48 to 96 samples,
ii) purchasing dedicated servers for data back-up and storage, and iii)
developing laboratory information management systems for project-specific
data-analytical and organizational needs. |
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| Microarry
Facility, Julio Garcia Diaz Building [108]: The
Microarray facility was established under NIH-COBRE grant (NIH) and is under
the direction of Dr. Sandra Peņa. The facility has an Affymetrix GMS 417
Arrayer and GMS 428 Array Scanner for preparation of custom-designed glass
and membrane cDNA arrays; a Bio Rad I Cyler Real Time PCR System for quantitative
PCR; and an Arcturus Laser Capture Microdissection System for excising specific
cells for gene expression analysis. In addition, the facility includes a
microscope with fluorescent imaging capabilities, a CCD camera, and computer
workstation. |
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| Bioinformatics Laboratory, Julio Garcia Diaz Building [215]: The Bioinformatic laboratory was established under ... |
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| Heliconius
Rearing Facility, Botanical Jardins, Rio Piedras: We
have two greenhouses and ample planting beds at the nearby Botanical Gardens
for rearing butterflies. Although the bulk of our research focuses on H.
erato, we currently have APHIS permits to import and raise H. melpomene
and H. cydno as well.
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