Field of Study:
RNA biology, molecular biology, cell biology, electrophysiology, cardiology
Department:
Physiology and Cell Biology
Rank of Student:
Freshmen or Sophomores
Desired Majors:
Biochemistry
Hours per Week:
10
Compensation Type:
Voluntary Experience
Application Deadline:
Contact:
jidong.fu@osumc.edu
Private
Public
Project Description
Our lab is dedicated to research in arrhythmia and cardiac regeneration, with the goal of unraveling the molecular mechanisms that maintain cardiac homeostasis and using this knowledge to advance therapeutic innovation for cardiovascular diseases. Currently, we focus on exploring the novel roles of non-coding RNAs—particularly microRNAs and lncRNAs—in cardiac arrhythmia and myocardial injury. We are looking for a student with an interest in biochemistry to contribute to studies on RNA–protein interactions.
Students will learn specific research techniques and participate in ongoing projects. Our training approach emphasizes developing student independence while working closely with a mentor to design a project that aligns with the student’s interests.
Students will learn specific research techniques and participate in ongoing projects. Our training approach emphasizes developing student independence while working closely with a mentor to design a project that aligns with the student’s interests.
Additional Information
Students who fit the lab research will be trained with three stages.
1) Voluntary experience stage: approximately 6-9months. Learning basic wet-lab skills
2) Academic Credit stage: 4-7 months. Develop a project that meets the student’s research interests.
3) Salary stage: students who can significantly contribute to specific research projects will be hired as part-time research assistant.
1) Voluntary experience stage: approximately 6-9months. Learning basic wet-lab skills
2) Academic Credit stage: 4-7 months. Develop a project that meets the student’s research interests.
3) Salary stage: students who can significantly contribute to specific research projects will be hired as part-time research assistant.
Required Applicant Information
Resume/CV
SP26 academic calendar
Transcript with GPA
Letter of personal statement and research interests
(Applications will be reviewed beginning in January 1, and interview meetings will be scheduled before or during the first week of the Spring semester)
SP26 academic calendar
Transcript with GPA
Letter of personal statement and research interests
(Applications will be reviewed beginning in January 1, and interview meetings will be scheduled before or during the first week of the Spring semester)
Required or Desired Skills
o Passion to Biochemistry.
o Be responsible and reliable in your work.
o Be responsible and reliable in your work.
Faculty Member Lead:
Jidong Fu
Starting Semester:
Autumn,
Spring,
Summer
Length of Project (in semesters):
8