Credits

Credits

References:

Alkhatib, G. et al, "CC CKR5: A RANTES, MIP-alpha, MIP-1 beta Receptor as a Fusion Cofactor for macrophage-tropic HIV-1." Science 272, 1955 (1996).

Grimes, W., R. Hallick, M. Hewlett, J. Aronson, and B. Fishel. Biology 181 Laboratory Manual 2002. Hayden-McNeil Publishing, Inc.

Moore, J.P. "Co-receptors: Implications for HIV Pathogenesis and Therapy." Science 276, 51, 1997.

Purves, W., D. Sadava, G. Orians, and H. Heller. Life: The Science of Biology , Sixth Edition 2001. Sinauer Associates, Inc.

Group Mentor:

Dr. Nafees Ahmad - Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology

Research: Molecular mechanisms of prenatal transmission of HIV-1. In addition to researching HIV/AIDS, Dr. Ahmad also teaches virology courses to graduate and medical students as an Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology for the College of Medicine.
Contact: nafees@u.arizona.edu
Additional Information:
- Dr. Ahmad's Lab Website: Includes publications, lab personnel, and pictures.
- Faculty of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology: Also includes publications, and a scientific term-laden paragraph explaining Dr. Ahmad’s research in more detail.
- Daily Wildcat article featuring Dr. Ahmad’s research
- Tucson Citizen article featuring Dr. Ahmad’s research
- Web article referencing Dr. Ahmad’s work

Group Members:

Tamara Bill
- Year: Sophomore
- Major: General Biology
- Career aspirations, etc.: I am aspiring to attend the University of the Pacific dental school and become a dentist. I have a passion for singing and am a member of the vocal jazz group, Vocal Ease here at the University of Arizona. Thus, I quote Bobby McFerrin by saying, “Sing for your life.” You can visit the Vocal Ease website at www.arts.arizona.edu/vocalease
- Project Contribution: Glossary, Transportation Provider
Shirley Chai
- Year: Freshman
- Major: Pre-business/Pre-Med
- Career aspirations, etc.: Right now, medical school. If not, then business in a science- or medicine-related field.
- Project Contribution: Credits
Kacy Cobble
- Year: Freshman
- Major: Wildlife Science
- Career aspirations, etc.: Undecided as of right now . . . maybe I will be a wildlife biologist or wildlife manager.
- Project Contribution: Webpage design and HTML coding
Lexi Herrera
- Year: Junior
- Major: Psychology
- Career aspirations, etc.: Research in the field of psychology.
- Project Contribution: Present Research
Kara Karlson
- Year: Freshman
- Major: Veterinary Science
- Career aspirations, etc.: Veterinary Surgeon. "Success is its own judge."
- Project Contribution: Treatment
Jeremi Kentz
- Year: Sophomore
- Major:
- Career aspirations, etc.:
- Project Contribution: Statistics
Mridul Nanda
- Year: Sophomore
- Major: General Biology
- Career aspirations, etc.: Possibly research, perhaps medical school. “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.” –Unknown
- Project Contribution: "CC CKR5 . . . " Paper Summary
Julia Tatum
- Year: Freshman
- Major: Chemisty/Pre-Med
- Career aspirations, etc.: I want to become a reconstructive plastic surgeon specializing in pediatrics. I would like to use this career to travel to Africa to provide free services to children whose families cannot afford it otherwise.
- Project Contribution: "Coreceptors . . . " Paper Summary, What is HIV?, permissions