Medical Student Research Fellowship for Summer 2006

Mentor: Helen Hobbs and Jonathan Cohen
Department: Molecular Genetics
Room number: L5.128
Mail Code: 9046
Phone number: 214-648-9962
E-mail: Helen.hobbs@UTsouthwestern.edu
Project title: Determine the molecular mechanisms contributing to differences in cholesterol absorption in the population.

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Project Type (patient-based research, animal-based research, or basic research; this characterization is only to permit a general classification for grouping similar types of projects). Basic research

Brief Description of Project:

We have shown that sequence variations in a sterol transporter expressed in the intestines contributes to differences in the efficiency of cholesterol absorption in humans. We are trying to determine the sequence differences responsible for these effects and how they impact on the function of the transporter.

Previous Research Activities or Publications with Medical Students:

Many

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