Dr. Carroll would like to welcome you to Xavier University of Louisiana and to the study of
Biochemistry, Genomics and Bioinformatics.
Hello and welcome to the home page of Marion L. Carroll, Assistant
Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Xavier University of
Louisiana. This site was designed as a tool for students to gain quick
access to sites with information on fundamental biochemical principles.
This site will also serve as a means to introduce myself and the
projects developing in my laboratory to the Xavier community. These
projects involve the study of the organization of DNA sequences within
the human genome and the use of molecular biology and bioinformatic
tools that have developed as a result of the Human Genome Project. My
hope is that students will use this site as a launching pad to many
interesting and informative sites throughout the World-Wide-Web.
"My Office Hours" is free from through any RSS reader and at the iTunes Store.
Come, join in on the fun and grab a coke, popcorn or some chips. I'll tell you what its all about.
Listen in and make comments on "My Office Hours" podcast. Students share their college experiences and any
academic questions or career opportunities during my scheduled office hours posted on my office door.
Participation is optional of course.
From podcasting to video blogging (vlogging), personal broadcasting has clearly begun to impact
campuses and museum audiences significantly. With roots in text-based media (personal websites and blogs),
personal broadcasting of audio and video material is a natural outgrowth of a popular trend made
possible by increasingly more capable portable tools.
Biochemistry Course Information
Students of Biochemistry 4130 can find all necessary resources for
this course, i.e., lecture notes, video lectures, old tests,
assignments and announcements
on Blackboard . Also check the general lecture information in theGeneral Syllabus
and under TOPICS.
Below are a number of sites and documents with relevant information on the Biochemistry Laboratory (4130L)
and for those of you taking this lab, check the reading list noted in your lab syllabus.
August 2005 Biochemistry Laboratory CHEM4130L Manual
Can we get along without a complete understanding of
Molarity, Molality and Normality?
Roberta Bobbi Crowell Barbalace provides
a detailed analysis of what these terms really mean.
Beer's Law from the
Sheffield Hallam University School of Science and Mathematics.
Below is a list of my interests.
Computational Biology
Comparative Genomics
Human Genome Organization and Evolution
Human Population Genetics and Genetic Diversity
Forensics
Evolution and Function of Repetitive DNA Sequences
Undergraduate Research
The research in my lab involve students in understanding the structure of the primate genome with repsect to
repetitive DNA elements called SINEs. We are presently mining the non-human primate genome for evidence of unique
subfamilies of elements that can be use in population genetic studies, in the discovery of genetic disease loci, and in
understanding the influence of these repetitive elements in shaping the genome of primates over an evolutionary period of time.
Funding
My current funding for research in 2008-2010 is provided by the Center for Biomodular and Microsystems (CBM2) and the Louisiana EpSCORE RII (NSF source).
I have been honored with the priviledge of talking to the class of a long-time colleague, Dr. John Doucet,
about Repetitive DNA at Francois T. Gouaux Hall on the campus of Nicholls State University . As resources for
the class I have encluded here my slides courtesy of Dr. Mark Batzer and colleagues and seminal references to
the work of Watson and Crick and the Human Genome Consortium.
Lecture powerpoint slides for June 29, 2005
References
Structure of DNA - Discovery pdf
Publicly funded Sequencing Effort pdf
Celera's Private Sequencing Effort pdf
Drs. Tracey Mullins, Paul McCreary, Syed Muniruzzaman, Raquel Mesa and myself under the direction of
Dr. Kenneth Boutte, Associat Dean of Arts and Sciences are engaged in developing a learning community
between students and faculty on Xavier's campus and on the campuses of Talledaga College, Jackson State
and Howard University. Our objects are to utilize each campuses strengths and enhance weaknesses to
(1) improve retention in the STEM disciplines, (2) enhance skills and leaning for graduate school preparation
and (3) develop interdisciplinary initiatives that directly impact the mission of our respective campuses
and the HBCU mission in general.
NSF and th Board of Regents' Louisiana Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
have selected scientists and teachers to give free presentations to K-16 students, educators, parents and
the general audience throughout Louisiana. Visit their web site and schedule speaker for your group.
Vermillion Parish School Presentation: Navigating the Superhighway of Genomic Information
2004 Summer Workshop
11th Annual American Society for Microbiology Conference for Undergradute Education
Friday May 21st, 2004, 8:00 to 11:30 AM, NCF Rm 102
American Society for Microbiology 104th General Meeting, Morial Convention Center
Center for the Advancement of Teaching
Dr. Jim Watson (below) best know for his part in the discovery of
the DNA double helix, has many interests
and opinions reflecting decades of scientific research and discoveries.
Pictured also is Son Nguyen, a good friend and aspiring cardiologist.
created by Marion L. Carroll, August 27, 2008