Mentor Areas
A student will have the opportunity to learn about antibody and cytokine design, characterization, and development. To this end, some of the specific techniques the student will learn include: molecular cloning, cell and tissue culture, protein purification, and yeast surface display.
Description:
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide. They’re likely to impact us or someone we care about. Fortunately, a century of major strides in their treatment and management have significantly reduced deaths. But, additional progress requires new biological insight and medical innovation. We’ve only just begun to appreciate how immune-reliant the heart is. In the context of CVD, insufficient or excessive immune activity can worsen disease. Tuning the immune response holds untapped potential in the treatment of CVD. In the Momin lab, we integrate our expertise in protein engineering, pharmacokinetic modeling, and cardiac immunology to design novel treatments and diagnostics for cardiovascular diseases.
Preferred Qualifications
The student will work closely with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the lab. Some basic knowledge of molecular biology, immunology, and/or MATLAB/Python would be helpful but is certainly not required. We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn, collegial and possesses good communication skills.
Details:
Preferred Student Year
First-year, Second-Year, Junior
Academic Term
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
No
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