Mount Professor James Fabrizio Awarded Grant from National Institutes of Health
10/9/2014
Riverdale, N.Y. – A researcher and associate professor of biology at the University of Mount Saint Vincent has been awarded $195,000 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study late-stage maturation of spermatozoa in fruit flies, or Drosophila melanogaster.
As principal investigator, Dr. James Fabrizio will collaborate with Mount student researchers who will assist with incorporating methods and knowledge of genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, and genomics to study sperm development in fruit flies.
“This grant will allow for more student research—that is a great thing because the only way to learn science is to do science,” says Dr. Fabrizio. “Undergraduate research can be a tremendous experience that will not only prepare students for graduate and professional studies, but also give students the opportunity to perform truly original research and make new discoveries at the bench. A grant like this will enhance and build upon the already excellent education our students receive from the Division of Natural Sciences.”
The grant period began September 4, 2014 and will run until June 30, 2017.
About the National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the largest source of funding for medical research in the world, and is made up of 27 Institutes and Centers, each with specific research agendas. More than 80% of the NIH’s budget goes to more than 300,000 research personnel at over 2,500 universities and research institutions. For more information about the National Institutes of Health, please visit www.nih.gov.
About the University of Mount Saint Vincent
Founded in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity, the University of Mount Saint Vincent offers nationally recognized liberal arts education and a select array of professional fields of study on a landmark campus overlooking the Hudson River. Committed to the education of the whole person, and enriched by the unparalleled cultural, educational and career opportunities of New York City, the College equips students with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary for lives of achievement, professional accomplishment and leadership in the 21st century.