Field of Study:
neuroscience
Department:
Pathology
Rank of Student:
freshman, sophomore
Desired Majors:
molecular biology, developmental biology, neuroscience
Hours per Week:
10
Compensation Type:
Voluntary Experience
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Hiroki Taniguchi
Private
Public
Project Description
Our lab is interested in the mechanisms underlying development of cortical inhibitory circuits and their roles in cancer- and injury-induced pain. To address these questions, we employ mouse genetics, molecular biology, virology, genomics, imaging techniques, and behavioral analysis. Students will work on mouse maintenance, molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, imaging, and image analysis.
Additional Information
We accept only students who are eager to be engaged in science and lab work.
Required Applicant Information
CV, future plan after graduation, current interest
Required or Desired Skills
We are looking for highly motivated students who are willing to learn new techniques and knowledge in neurobiology and work on a project. Prior research experiences in mouse genetics, molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, survival surgery, and image analysis using Image J, will be appreciated but not required. We expect that students will spend a time in the lab at least 10 hrs/week (more than 3hrs/day) and stay in the lab longer than two years.
Faculty Member Lead:
Hiroki Taniguchi
Starting Semester:
Autumn,
Spring,
Summer
Length of Project (in semesters):
8