Veterinary Research and Graduate Studies College of Veterinary Medicine

Andrew Nelson

PhD Student
Department of Infectious Diseases and Pathology
Expected year of graduation: 2016
Major Advisor: David Pascual, PhD

asnelson6034@ufl.edu
Office location: V3-168
Lab location: V3-240

2015 SW 16th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 294-4156

Education

BS, Microbiology, South Dakota State University, 2011

Research Interests

Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease wherein autoreactive t cells attack beta cells in the pancreas. My research focuses on developing a strategy to tolerize the immune system to the autoantigens involved in T1D.

Laboratory Experience

PCR
Histology
Handling mice
Yeast based protein production
Flow cytometry

Page Updated: 2-4-2013

IFAS

As part of both the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the Academic Health Center, Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to advancing animal, human and environmental health through teaching, research, extension and patient care.

Scholars Program

The Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program offers DVM students an opportunity to gain exposure in biomedical research.

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