Mentor Areas
I have had a longstanding interest in the biological similarities between embryonic development (how we came to be human beings), cancer, and organ regeneration. All three processes involve significant growth, cellular communication, and cell movement. My laboratory takes a cross-disciplinary approach, asking how the principles of developmental biology can help us better understand mechanisms of cancer and tissue regeneration (and lead to better treatments). I am interested in working with students who wish to have a substantive laboratory experience, typically as an independent study leading to a senior thesis.
I also have an interest in science writing, particularly with respect to biology and medicine. I would be open to working with students who have an interest in science journalism (although the structure of the experience would need to be fleshed out).
Description:
Projects will vary based on student interest and available supervisory fellows or senior graduate students. Interested undergraduate students should contact Dr. Stanger to discuss possibilities (see also section on science writing in "Mentor Areas").
Preferred Qualifications
Prior introductory biology coursework. Advanced biology coursework and laboratory experience desirable.
Project Website
Learn more about the researcher and/or the project here. Sharing the Serendipity of Science: How Cell Developmental Biology Fits Into th…
Details:
Preferred Student Year
Second-Year, Junior, Senior
Academic Term
Spring, Summer
I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).Volunteer
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to volunteers.Paid
No
Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.Work Study
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.