Field of Study:
Cell biology, Molecular biology, Epigenetics, Neuroscience
Department:
Neuroscience
Rank of Student:
Freshmen or sophomores who plan to apply for graduate school. If there is mutual interest, they will be invited to stay in the lab until their bachelor’s degree, with the idea to reach higher level of research independence and deeper expertise in more com
Desired Majors:
Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Neuroscience
Hours per Week:
20
Compensation Type:
Academic Credit,
Salary / Stipend,
Voluntary Experience
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Ilaria.palmisano@osumc.edu
Private
Public
Project Description
This research project will unravel the complex cellular epigenetic responses to metabolic alterations driven by obesity and axonal injury. We will perform molecular studies in mouse models of obesity, spinal cord and nerve injury. The student will be trained to perform the necessary lab techniques with the expectation that they will eventually be able to conduct independent research.
Duties: mice handling and management; basic lab chores (management and organization of the lab, lab inventory, preparing stock solutions); assist lab personnel in experiments; perform independent experiments and data analysis; keep lab records; participate in weekly lab meetings and journal clubs. In time, they will have the possibility to be trained in more complex techniques.
Duties: mice handling and management; basic lab chores (management and organization of the lab, lab inventory, preparing stock solutions); assist lab personnel in experiments; perform independent experiments and data analysis; keep lab records; participate in weekly lab meetings and journal clubs. In time, they will have the possibility to be trained in more complex techniques.
Required Applicant Information
Letter of interest
CV
CV
Required or Desired Skills
MUST:
Commitment and enthusiasm
Interest in cell and molecular biology research
Interest in pursuing graduate program education
Tidiness and precision
Pipetting skills
PREFERRED:
Basic experience in molecular biology and histology
Commitment and enthusiasm
Interest in cell and molecular biology research
Interest in pursuing graduate program education
Tidiness and precision
Pipetting skills
PREFERRED:
Basic experience in molecular biology and histology
Faculty Member Lead:
Ilaria Palmisano
Starting Semester:
Autumn,
Spring,
Summer
Length of Project (in semesters):
6