Field of Study:
Neuroscience, Biomedical engineering, Physiology
Department:
Neuroscience
Rank of Student:
Junior and seniors (or post-bacs)
Desired Majors:
Biomedical engineering, Neuroscience
Hours per Week:
5
Compensation Type:
Voluntary Experience
Application Deadline:
Contact:
rana.40@osu.edu
Private
Public
Project Description
Our lab studies how the spinal cord controls respiratory function and how neurological injuries like spinal cord injury impair this function. We collect a lot of biological signals from the diaphragm muscle (EMG) and ventilatory function from rats. We are looking for an undergraduate (preferably majoring in biomedical engineering) with experience in coding and analyzing biological signals to help with assessment and quantification of these biological signals. This is an opportunity for the undergraduate to take ownership of a complete dataset and to enhance how we assess motor outcomes in the lab. Their contribution will be valuable across many different projects and with a working code, they will have the opportunity to get co-authorship on several manuscripts. While this project does not require any wet-lab work, they will have the opportunity to participate, should they want to.
Required Applicant Information
CV, Brief background of relevant courses, estimate of time they can commit to the project (weekly and long term).
Required or Desired Skills
Biomedical engineering or neuroscience student with extensive coding knowledge (Python or Matlab) to help process biological signals such as EMG and plethysmography traces.
Faculty Member Lead:
Sabhya Rana
Starting Semester:
Summer
Length of Project (in semesters):
4