From molecules to populations: the genomic and physiological legacy of pollution on freshwater fish
Supervisors
Dr Michelle Bellingham, University of Glasgow
Prof Kathryn Elmer, University of Glasgow
Dr Andy Sweetman, Lancaster University
Summary
This multidisciplinary project will integrate biological and chemical fieldwork, molecular lab work, cutting-edge and high resolution genomic, epigenomic and transcriptomic analyses, as well as histological and oxidative stress analysis. The student will receive advanced training and also have input into experimental design, analysis and research approach as well as opportunuties to present their work at local and national events and contribute to public engagement events.
PROJECT TIMEPLAN
Year 1: Field collections; genomic/epigenomic data generation; environmental chemical analyses.
Year 2: Field collections; epigenomic data analysis; oxidative stress and histological analyses; environmental chemical analyses.
Year 3: Evolutionary and genomic analyses; molecular analyses of experimental validations.
Year 4: (half year): Synthesizing data analyses; Results dissemination through manuscripts and conference presentations