Field of Study:
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Department:
Cardiac Surgery
Rank of Student:
Junior and Senior
Desired Majors:
Biology, Biomedical, Biochemical, Molecular Genetics, Microbiology, Neurology, Medical Lab sciences and similar.
Hours per Week:
12
Compensation Type:
Academic Credit,
Voluntary Experience
Application Deadline:
Contact:
malhotra.148@osu.edu
Private
Public
Project Description
Dr. El Refaey’s research focuses on cardiovascular physiology and molecular mechanisms underlying heart rhythm regulation. Her research pursues new strategies to target arrhythmogenesis, specifically new roles, and mechanisms underlying ion channel-membrane protein regulation in heart rhythm, ultimately leading to new diagnostics and novel therapies for human arrhythmias. Her team utilizes a combination of molecular, biochemical, imaging, and surgical approaches to study the mechanisms of arrhythmias.
Students will assist with experiments that use cell, tissue, and animal samples. Specific tasks will include maintaining mice colonies, preparing reagents/buffers, running PCR and/or western blotting, general lab maintenance tasks, and data management.
Previous lab experience is preferred but not required.
Students will assist with experiments that use cell, tissue, and animal samples. Specific tasks will include maintaining mice colonies, preparing reagents/buffers, running PCR and/or western blotting, general lab maintenance tasks, and data management.
Previous lab experience is preferred but not required.
Additional Information
Lab Website: https://u.osu.edu/elrefaeylab/research/
Required Applicant Information
CV/Resume and Personal statement describing your future career goals (Ex: medical or graduate school) and availability (one paragraph).
Required or Desired Skills
Students must be comfortable handling mice (Required).
Desired skills include familiarity with common molecular techniques including PCR, gel electrophoresis, and preparing reagents and buffers.
Desired skills include familiarity with common molecular techniques including PCR, gel electrophoresis, and preparing reagents and buffers.
Faculty Member Lead:
Mona El Refaey
Starting Semester:
Summer
Length of Project (in semesters):
3