Mentor Areas
The focus of our laboratory is understanding the cellular and molecular pathways activated by traumatic brain injury (TBI) in humans, with the goal of developing effective therapies. We use advanced neuroimaging and molecular techniques to identify and measure injury endophenotypes. Our most active projects are using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), and high sensitivity immunoassays to measure biomarkers of microvascular injury during the acute, subacute ,and chronic stages after TBI. Undergraduates contribute to this work by involving themselves on data cleanup, data analysis, as well as in interacting directly with research participants. Our team consists of 3 neurology faculty, 2-3 postdoctoral fellows, and 5 clinical research coordinators.
Description:
There are a number of focused projects at any given time which are suitable for undergraduates. Most involve analysis of advanced neuroimaging and molecular biomarker data from patients admitted to the hospital with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Interested students should contact Dr. Diaz-Arrastia to discuss possibilities.
Details:
Preferred Student Year
Junior, Senior
Project Academic Year
2023–2024
Volunteer
Yes
Paid
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.Work Study
No
Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.