[Drosophila] Cambridge University Survey

[W.A. Doward]

27 November 2007

 
Dear Flybase Member,

 
My name is Dr William Doward and I am currently studying for an MBA at the 
University of Cambridge, UK.

My study group and I are currently undertaking a consultancy project for 
Aktogen Limited, a Cambridge start-up company that provides bespoke genetic 
constructs and specialist laboratory equipment for the study of behaviour 
in the common fruit fly. Aktogen also specialises in performing fly 
behavioural studies relating to courtship, learning, memory, and locomotion 
(see company brief below).

To better understand the above market, we are interested in contacting 
laboratories that are using the fruit fly model and are particularly keen 
to hear from researchers interested in fruit fly behaviour. In an attempt 
to gauge the state of the current market we would be exceedingly grateful 
if interested Flybase members could complete a short survey, linked below. 
The survey contains 9 questions in total and will not take you more than 3 
minutes to complete.

We know that your time is very valuable but we would greatly appreciate 
your help in trying to understand this specialist market better and also 
the needs of researchers in this field. We would also welcome any 
additional comments or feedback that you feel may be of use.

Sincerely,


Dr William Doward
MBA 2007
Judge Business School 
University of Cambridge
wad23 from cam.ac.uk
 
http://cambridge.qualtrics.com//SE?SID=SV_08QVowPrHKScJWQ&SVID=Prod 

Aktogen Limited is a Cambridge University start-up company founded in 2003 
by Dr. Zoltan Asztalos, a researcher of fifteen years experience in fruit 
fly genetics, and is supported by a distinguished international Scientific 
Advisory Board. Aktogen offers a wide range of equipment and behavioural 
tests relating to the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, although the 
company's behaviour equipment could equally be used in studies involving 
other insects. Its personnel have particular experience in designing and 
running behaviour tests involving fly courtship and locomotion. The company 
also offers services to generate transgenic Drosophila strains, including 
making custom designed genetic constructs and embryo transformation. For 
further information please visit Aktogen's website.

http://www.aktogen.com/