Robert Jacobs, University of Guelph

Research

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Latest papers

Niacin supplementation decreases the incidence of alkylation-induced nonlymphocytic leukemia in Long-Evans rats.
Nutrition and cancer · 2008

All 1 publications

Latest funding

Identification of genomic virulence markers in bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) Type II
NSERC · 1996 · Principal investigator
$56,000
Plasma factors blocking the expression of bovine leukemia virus
NSERC · 1994 · Principal investigator
$80,000
Interaction of bovine retroviruses in the production of disease
NSERC · 1993 · Principal investigator
$20,000

All 5 grants and awards

1 publications.

01

Niacin supplementation decreases the incidence of alkylation-induced nonlymphocytic leukemia in Long-Evans rats.

Bartleman AP, Jacobs R, Kirkland JB

Nutrition and cancer2008

DOI: 10.1080/01635580701649628 PMID: 18444158

Identification of genomic virulence markers in bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) Type II

Principal investigatorNSERC1996Industrially Oriented Research Grants

Principal investigators: Jacobs, Robert

$56,000

Plasma factors blocking the expression of bovine leukemia virus

Principal investigatorNSERC1994Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Jacobs, Robert

$80,000

Interaction of bovine retroviruses in the production of disease

Principal investigatorNSERC1993Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Jacobs, Robert

$20,000

Tissue factors influencing expression of bovine leukemia virus

Principal investigatorNSERC1990Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Jacobs, Robert

$51,040

Development of a serological test and DNA probe to detect bovine immunodeficiency-like virus infection and their use in studies of prevalence and pathogenicity

Principal investigatorNSERC1989Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: Jacobs, Robert

$53,181

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Jacobs, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Niacin supplementation decreases the incidence of alkylation-induced nonlymphocytic leukemia in Long-Evans rats." (2008), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]