Protein Methylation Lab Database Development
The Yu lab's research focus and generation of a database will be an integral support for research outcomes.
Students will work with experienced members of the student body to develop a new user-friendly database using coding, programming and web design.
Project description
A biology department database currently written in PHP needs to be rebuilt completely. You will work in a group of students to design and implement a relational database based on the current database. Students should be proficient in any of the following areas: Relational Database Design, Functional Programming, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SQL, PHP, HTML, and web-design.
Project outcome
Gain experience creating a reliable, stable and user-friendly database that supports biological research goals.
Project details
| Length of commitment | Year-long (10-12 months) |
| Start time | Anytime |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | Remote |
| Level of collaboration | Small group project |
| Benefits | Academic credit, recommendation letters |
| Who is eligible | All undergraduate students |
Core partners
- Freilly Santana, UB Alumnus
- Nicole Chin, UB Alumnus
- Zay Ya Min Yin, UB Junior
Project mentor
Michael Yu
Associate Professor
Biological Sciences
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Preparation activities
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Keywords
Biological Sciences