[bioundgrd] Fwd: Paid Internship Opportunity in Spain

[Janice Chang]

>From: "Alicia Goldstein" <aliciag at MIT.EDU>
>Subject: Paid Internship Opportunity in Spain
>Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:30:53 -0400
>
>
>Company: Halotech DNA S.L.
>Name of the Project: Assessment of DNA 
>fragmentation in spermatozoa as a fertility 
>indicator.
>Area: DNA-fragmentation /human reproduction
>Duration / Location: 3 months, Alcobendas and Madrid
>Project Description and Goals: HALOTECH DNA SL 
>was founded in 2008 with the proposal of selling 
>kits based on the SCD (Sperm Chromatin 
>Dispersion test) technology. These kits allow 
>the assessment of the DNA fragmentation in semen 
>samples from human and animal's species. DNA 
>fragmentation is related to fertility and embryo 
>development. If semen samples have fragmented 
>DNA their ability of fertilization is lower than 
>non-fragmented samples. Thus, the assessment of 
>DNA fragmentation is a quality parameter of 
>semen samples. Our goal is to introduce this 
>analysis in a routinary manner in the assisted 
>reproductive centers for improving the success 
>of the assisted reproductive cycles.
>Intern role description:
>The intern will learn about the SCD technology 
>and will take part in R&D activities related to 
>the technology. The intern is also expected to 
>cooperate in the production of Halosperm®  our 
>first diagnostic kit for the assessment of DNA 
>fragmentation in human spermatozoa as well as in 
>the quality control of the product.
>Profile; Skills & experience pre-required:
>Biology or veterinary student or bachelor with 
>basic experience in laboratory. Flexibility 
>would be appreciated.
>Basic Level of Spanish, speaking
>Benefits of learning experience: The student 
>will have the opportunity to train in a genetics 
>lab and will learn about a small biotech company 
>management
>
>All expenses covered:  Flight, health insurance and monthly stipend.
>Must have minimum level of Spanish.
>
>Please send resume to <mailto:aliciag at mit.edu>aliciag at mit.edu
>
>Best regards,
>
>Alicia J. Goldstein
>MIT-Spain Program Coordinator
>MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI)
>Massachusetts Institute of Technology
>292 Main Street E-38 762C
>Cambridge, MA  02139
>Phone 617-324-5494  Fax 617-258-7432
><http://web.mit.edu/mit-spain>http://web.mit.edu/mit-spain
>
>
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