Validation of CNV (copy number variation of genomic regions) by qPCR

• Grant number: 18/06725-0
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: May 01, 2018
• End date: November 30, 2018
• Field of knowledge: Agronomical Sciences - Animal Husbandry - Genetics and Improvement of Domestic Animals
• Principal Investigator: José Bento Sterman Ferraz
• Grantee: Jaqueline Nicolas Paula Leite
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Zootecnia e Engenharia de Alimentos (FZEA). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Pirassununga , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 14/07566-2 - Genomics applied to ruminant production, AP.TEM

Abstract

Repeated genomic regions, also called copy number variation (CNV), are important targets of the genome, as they may be associated with phenotypes of interest. Molecular quantification of CNV can validate the results of analyzes of associations with phenotypes. The activity of the selected student will be to quantify regions associated with the phenotypes related to the subject by qPCR. This stage of the project is a great opportunity to engage new students in research, and develop scientific skills alongside a thematic project. (AU)