Dr. Jackson Roberts’ grant proposal to study the genomics and origin of the introduced Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes at Kanopolis State Park in Ellsworth County has recently been funded by the Kansas Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) for $4,000.

This funding will pay for supplies and genome sequencing, providing a unique and valuable opportunity to train Sternberg Museum undergraduates in conservation genomics and bioinformatics. Congratulations, Dr. Roberts.

If you are interested in learning more about this project, contact Dr. Roberts directly. (jrroberts6@fhsu.edu)

Photo: Large adult Western Diamondback Rattlesnake from west Oklahoma collected by Dr. Roberts for this project earlier this summer.