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Rebecca Payton

Research Associate II | Animal Science
Overview

Proficient in methodologies related to reproductive and molecular research, including but not limited to embryology, cryopreservation, stereo- and fluorescent microscopy, RNA & DNA isolation, PCR and electrophoresis. Also assist with on-farm work such as multiple embryo recovery and transfer.

Research Focus

Acts as Drs. Edwards & McLean's lab manager/research associate Performs radioimmunoassays for endocrinology service laboratory Proficient in embryology, cryopreservation, microscopy, molecular biology

Teaching Focus

Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in reproductive and molecular lab methodologies and in good laboratory practices

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A103 ETREC Johnson Animal Research Building
1750 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920-0000
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Animal Sciences, General, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2009
  • MS, Animal Sciences, General, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2003
  • BS, Agriculture, General, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2001

Rebecca Payton

Research Associate II | Animal Science
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A103 ETREC Johnson Animal Research Building
1750 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920-0000
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Animal Sciences, General, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2009
  • MS, Animal Sciences, General, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2003
  • BS, Agriculture, General, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2001
Overview

Proficient in methodologies related to reproductive and molecular research, including but not limited to embryology, cryopreservation, stereo- and fluorescent microscopy, RNA & DNA isolation, PCR and electrophoresis. Also assist with on-farm work such as multiple embryo recovery and transfer.

Research Focus

Acts as Drs. Edwards & McLean's lab manager/research associate Performs radioimmunoassays for endocrinology service laboratory Proficient in embryology, cryopreservation, microscopy, molecular biology

Teaching Focus

Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in reproductive and molecular lab methodologies and in good laboratory practices