Michael Romeo, a Westminster College senior biology major, received an undergraduate research grant from Westminster's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

His research, "Teratogenic Effects of Ethylene Glycol and 5-methyl-1H-benzotriazole on Zebrafish Central Nervous System Development," was accepted for presentation at the Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology 2009 annual meeting Jan. 3-7 in Boston.

Romeo's faculty adviser is Dr. Marosh Furimsky, Westminster assistant professor of biology.

Romeo is a son of David and Devina Romeo of Bessemer and a graduate of Mohawk Area High School.

"An important component of the work of the Drinko Center is to enhance opportunities for undergraduate research," said Dr. Terri Lenox, Westminster College associate professor of computer science and co-director of the Drinko Center. "The Undergraduate Research Initiative provides funding for students to conduct research and to present their research at regional and national conferences."

All grant recipients have the opportunity to participate in Westminster's Undergraduate Research Symposium in April.

Contact Lenox at (724) 946-7289 or e-mail lenoxtl@westminster.edu or visit www.westminster.edu/drinko for additional information.