Mentor Areas
Neuroscience and Bioengineering
Description:
Our research program aims to understand the circuit mechanisms of epilepsy. We use a rodent model of epilepsy and apply various cutting-edge technologies such as two-photon microscopy, optogenetics, microelectrode arrays, and virtual reality navigation. We are also interested in the application of nanotechnology to neuroscience. Students will learn basic neuroscience laboratory procedures, including cell/tissue culture, surgical procedures, immunohistochemistry, and advanced optical microscopy. Additionally, students will learn data analysis and programming skills using Matlab and other programs.
- Driscoll N, Rosch RE, Murphy BB, Ashourvan A, Vishnubhotla R, Dickens OO, Johnson ATC, Davis KA, Litt B, Bassett DS, Takano H*, Vitale F*. Multimodal in vivo recording using transparent graphene microelectrodes illuminates spatiotemporal seizure dynamics at the microscale. Commun Biol. 2021 Jan 29;4(1):136.
- Mulcahey PJ, Chen Y, Driscoll N, Murphy BB, Dickens OO, Johnson ATC, Vitale F, Takano H*. Multimodal, Multiscale Insights into Hippocampal Seizures Enabled by Transparent, Graphene-Based Microelectrode Arrays. eNeuro. 2022;9(3):0386-21.
Preferred Qualifications
We welcome students from diverse backgrounds, including biology, neuroscience, and bioengineering. No prior experience is required.
Project Website
Learn more about the researcher and/or the project here. https://www.research.chop.edu/people/hajime-takano
Details:
Preferred Student Year
First-year, Second-Year, Junior
Academic Term
Fall
I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).Volunteer
Yes
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No
Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.Work Study
Yes
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