General Information
Projects for Master students
The University of Geneva offers a Master in Bioinformatics in collaboration with SIB, the Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics. Candidates interested to participate in our reptilian genomics and transcriptomics projects can contact Dr. Athanasia Tzika to obtain more information. These projects are also open to students following the Master in Biology (option Genetics, Development and Evolution - GDE), University of Geneva, for the associated lab work.
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Proposed subjects:
- Mapping mutations affecting skin colour traits in the corn snake (Master in Bioinformatics and/or Master in Biology)
In the context of highly multidisciplinary studies investigating the development of skin colour patterns in the corn snake, we are seeking creative and highly motivated students with strong interest in molecular developmental biology to assist in mapping corn snake colour and colour pattern traits. The successful candidates will interact with a multidisciplinary team of physicists, computer scientists and biologists and will be trained in state-of-the-art imaging techniques and molecular developmental approaches. - Mapping mutations affecting skin colour traits in the leopard geckos (Master in Bioinformatics and/or Master in Biology)
In the context of highly multidisciplinary studies investigating the development of skin colour patterns in the leopard geckos, we are seeking creative and highly motivated students with strong interest in molecular developmental biology to assist in mapping leopard geckos colour and colour pattern traits. The successful candidates will interact with a multidisciplinary team of physicists, computer scientists and biologists and will be trained in state-of-the-art imaging techniques and molecular developmental approaches.
Contact information
For enquires, contact Dr Athanasia Tzika (athanasia [dot] tzika [at] unige.ch)
Related websites
The
Reptile Database provides a catalogue of all living reptile species and their classification.
Reptile Database provides a catalogue of all living reptile species and their classification.
The consortium for
Snake Genomics aims to increase the availability of snake genomic resources to facilitate continued innovative research on these important model organisms. Links to the Python molurus and the Ophiophagus hannah are provided within.
Snake Genomics aims to increase the availability of snake genomic resources to facilitate continued innovative research on these important model organisms. Links to the Python molurus and the Ophiophagus hannah are provided within.
The
Reptile Genomics Team at the University of Canberra has collaborated with the Beijing Genome Institute (BGI, Shenzhen) to generate an annotated genome for the Australian central bearded dragon Pogona vitticeps.
Reptile Genomics Team at the University of Canberra has collaborated with the Beijing Genome Institute (BGI, Shenzhen) to generate an annotated genome for the Australian central bearded dragon Pogona vitticeps.
The
Animal Genome Size Database is a comprehensive catalogue of animal genome size data. Haploid DNA contents (C-values, in picograms) are currently available for 5,635 species (3,731 vertebrates and 1,904 non-vertebrates) based on 7,286 records from 683 published sources.
Animal Genome Size Database is a comprehensive catalogue of animal genome size data. Haploid DNA contents (C-values, in picograms) are currently available for 5,635 species (3,731 vertebrates and 1,904 non-vertebrates) based on 7,286 records from 683 published sources.
Institutional links
The
Department of Genetics and Evolution of the University of Geneva hosts 12 research laboratories gathering close to 200 scientists, engineers and technical staff. Research activities cover a large variety of topics, such as developmental genetics and neurogenetics, regeneration, evo-devo, physics of biology, phylogenetics or anthropology.
Department of Genetics and Evolution of the University of Geneva hosts 12 research laboratories gathering close to 200 scientists, engineers and technical staff. Research activities cover a large variety of topics, such as developmental genetics and neurogenetics, regeneration, evo-devo, physics of biology, phylogenetics or anthropology.
iGE3, the Institute of Genetics and Genomics of Geneva, is a dynamic structure of the University of Geneva to promote research and teaching related to the human and other genomes. Its ambition is to understand life in the light of the structure, variation and function of genomes, and to contribute to the promotion of health based on the studies of the various human genomes.
The
SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics is an independent, non-profit foundation that includes some 60 bioinformatics research and service groups and some 750 scientists from the major Swiss schools of higher education and research institutes. SIB provides world-class bioinformatics.
SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics is an independent, non-profit foundation that includes some 60 bioinformatics research and service groups and some 750 scientists from the major Swiss schools of higher education and research institutes. SIB provides world-class bioinformatics.
Mandated by the federal government, the
Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) supports basic science in all academic disciplines, from history to medicine and the engineering sciences. The SNSF is Switzerland’s foremost research funding organisation and finances over 3,200 projects involving 14,800 researchers each year.
Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) supports basic science in all academic disciplines, from history to medicine and the engineering sciences. The SNSF is Switzerland’s foremost research funding organisation and finances over 3,200 projects involving 14,800 researchers each year.