Field of Study:
Atherosclerosis, immunology, molecular biology
Department:
Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Medicine
Rank of Student:
Freshman/Sophomore
Desired Majors:
Biological sciences
Hours per Week:
5
Compensation Type:
Academic Credit,
Voluntary Experience
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Kelli Sas (Kelli.Sas@osumc.edu)
Private
Public
Project Description
The successful applicant will be involved in research activities and learn laboratory techniques and methods. The successful applicant will also participate in lab meetings and other research activities and learn about relevant science associated with genetic polymorphisms, immunology and human disease.
The laboratory is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms that influence the levels of extracellular ATP, ADP and adenosine following vascular or myocardial injury. We have identified novel human polymorphisms that modulate extracellular nucleotide metabolism. The overall goal of this work is to understand how innate regulation of extracellular nucleotide/nucleoside metabolism controls normal cardiac physiology and modifies myocardial injury and healing.
The laboratory is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms that influence the levels of extracellular ATP, ADP and adenosine following vascular or myocardial injury. We have identified novel human polymorphisms that modulate extracellular nucleotide metabolism. The overall goal of this work is to understand how innate regulation of extracellular nucleotide/nucleoside metabolism controls normal cardiac physiology and modifies myocardial injury and healing.
Additional Information
If interested if continuing position over the summer, there are opportunities for a paid position during the summer.
Required Applicant Information
Please provide a cover letter outlining your career goals and any relevant education and work experience information. Please include potential availability in your cover letter (day of week/hours).
Required or Desired Skills
There are no specific requirements, but the candidate will need to have a block of time (>3 hr in one setting) available. Candidate will be required to work with animal samples. We are looking for motivated and reliable individuals.
Faculty Member Lead:
Richard Gumina
Starting Semester:
Autumn,
Spring,
Summer
Length of Project (in semesters):
8