UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #766 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 766

Submission ID: 14456

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Submission URI: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal

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Created: Tue, 08/13/2024 - 05:36 PM

Completed: Wed, 08/14/2024 - 12:09 AM

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Language: English

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Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Cole Patoine

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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) cjp23a@fsu.edu

Position Title Graduate Student

Faculty Advisor Name Ravinder Nagpal

Faculty Advisor's FSU Email rnagpal@fsu.edu

FSU College (if applicable) Education, Health, and Human Sciences

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Department of Health, Nutrition and Food Sciences

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Nutrition Interventions for Gut Microbiome and Metabolic Health

Project Keywords Nutrition; exercise; health; microbiome; gut; food science; inflammation; dietetics; metabolism; aging; clinical;

Are you currently looking for research assistants? No

Number of Research Assistants Needed 2

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Nutrition and Dietetics
Exercise Physiology
Food Science
Biology
Chemistry
STEM
Pre-Med
Neuroscience
Psychology
Nursing
Microbiology

Project Location: On FSU Main Campus

If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation? Yes

Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s): In-person

Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work? 8-10

Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work? Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)

Overall Research Project Description We are interested in understanding the mechanisms and dynamics of host-diet-microbe interactions and how these interactions influence our health. We utilize and integrate nutrition, microbiology, molecular biology, in-vitro systems, in-vivo models, metagenomics, bioinformatics, and machine-learning approaches to address, investigate and understand these interfaces. The Gut Biome lab is currently focused on running 3 clinical trials: 1. The effect of watermelon on gut and cardio metabolic health in college aged students with obesity (12-week trial to begin this fall), 2. The effect of peanut butter on gut health and metabolic health in school-aged children (8-week trial to begin this fall), 3. The effect of dietary pulses on gut and metabolic health in college aged students. We are collecting blood biomarkers, oral and fecal microbiome, cognitive data, urine samples, and utilizing new technology such as gas-sensing capsules to answer our research objectives and generate new questions.

Research Tasks Students will be asked to develop their own project idea based on existing or ongoing lab data and to work through each step of the scientific process while developing their project. Some research tasks may involve: Data collection and data analysis, literature review, conducting screening visits with participants, fecal DNA extraction, phone-interviews, and recruiting participants.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: You will succeed in our lab if you are committed to learning something new. No skills are "required", however, we are looking for those with a strong work ethic, great communication skills, reliability, and a passion for nutrition, health and learning.

Mentoring Philosophy I believe in fostering growth through a collaborative and supportive environment. By understanding mentees' unique goals, strengths, and motivations, I aim to create tailored learning experiences. Mutual respect and accountability are foundational to building strong relationships. I encourage experimentation, valuing both successes and failures as stepping stones to progress. Through shared experiences and inquiry-driven learning, I empower mentees to take ownership of their development and reach their full potential.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://thegutbiomelab.cehhs.fsu.edu

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? Yes

Roundtable times and Zoom links Wednesday Sept 4th, 4-6pm: Join Zoom Link Here:
https://fsu.zoom.us/j/94089330630

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UROP Program Elements

Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes

UROP Performance Evaluation Yes

Materials Grant Yes

UROP Poster Presentation Yes

Faculty Advisor Confirmation Yes

Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series? Yes

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