STUCK AT SEA: Using Imaris to Visualize in 3-D Chitin Production in - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

This research is funded by NSF ACI Grant No. 1359223 . STUCK AT SEA: Using Imaris to Visualize in 3-D Chitin Production in Barnacles Presented By: Caroline Zhang, Emory University Research Mentor: Dr. Andrew S. Mount, Clemson University Visualization Mentor: Dr. Vetria Byrd, Clemson University

Project Description ● Barnacles permanently stick to surfaces in water. Their mass creates problems for boats. ● Look into barnacle attachment mechanism for solutions. However, previous visualizations of mechanism have been limited. ● I’ve been using the Imaris software to visualize the mechanism on a molecular level.

Project Goals ● To analyze and bring insight to the barnacle attachment mechanism. ● These results are being prepared for publication. ● Focus on what molecules make up the barnacle “glue” (chitin).

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Moving Forward ● Continue to analyze data w/ Imaris Ø Effects of Humira on shell formation in oysters Ø MMP’s role in wound healing Ø Chitin at mineralization front in oyster hemocytes Ø Chitin in cyprids ● Collecting original data using Scanning Electron Microscopy Acknowledgements: Dr. Vera Chan, Clemson University