Two Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) science students are making waves in the field of vertebrate parasitology through an independent study opportunity. Michael Rodriguez, from Marietta, Texas, and George Burrows, a resident of Mount Pleasant, are spearheading groundbreaking research on fish parasites.
Rodriguez, who holds an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in agriculture, aims to delve deeper into agricultural practices and wildlife conservation, particularly in restoring land for farming. On the other hand, Burrows, a sophomore studying biomedical science, harbors aspirations of pursuing a career in medicine.
Under the mentorship of Dr. Chris McAllister from the Biology Department at NTCC, both Rodriguez and Burrows are focusing on research in vertebrate parasitology, specifically targeting fish parasites. Dr. McAllister is optimistic about their potential collaboration and envisions their work being published in leading scientific journals.
Excited about their progress, both students are gearing up to present their findings at the upcoming meeting of the Southwestern Association of Parasitologists. Scheduled to take place at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station, Lake Texoma, Oklahoma, in April, this event will provide them with a platform to showcase their research to a wider scientific community.
