To whom might read it; My name is Lengxob "Lenny" Yong, and I am presently working on my Master's thesis at Georgia State University. I am in the process of studying fish energetics by testing the fundamental assumption that "females invest more energy in reproductive tissue than males". Specifically, I am looking at whether or not there are any differences in energy content in reproductive tissues (via combustion) of the male and female bluebanded goby, Lythrypnus dalli. I am now trying to locate a laboratory with the facilities and expertise to measure energetic content in SMALL (<1mg) tissue samples using bomb calorimetry, micro preferrably. Moreover, I was wondering whether or not there was a lab, preferrably in the United States, that possess some of the necessary technology to assist me with this project. A collaboration with my lab to assist with the measurement of combustible energy from the tissues of our fishes would be the ideal. If not, I was wondering if anybody could direct me to a lab where this same type of work is done, again on small samples. I would greatly appreciate any referrals anyone could provide. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely, Lenny Yong
