Mentor Areas
Dr. Reiner is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor and expert in neuroscience and genetics.
Description:
Our lab uses a combination of pharmacology, animal behavior, molecular biology, genetics, and bioinformatics approaches to understand how the brain is altered by drug abuse and disorders of energy balance and metabolism (obesity). We are interested in recruiting undergraduates to work in our lab and help with all aspects of our projects; including conducting animal experiments (rats and mice), performing molecular biology and single cell genetics experiments, short and long read genetic sequencing, human brain organoid culture, and computational genetics. The approaches used in the lab are broadly applicable to may areas of neuroscience research, and provide excellent experience for future research and educational goals (graduate school, medical school, etc.). We believe in a team approach and undergraduates who make contributions to research projects will be included as authors on resulting publications.
Preferred Qualifications
No prior animal experience is required, as we can provide any necessary training. Prior experience with molecular biology and genetics, such as following a protocol, pipetting, and PCR is prefered, but not required. Students interested in solely bioinformatics positions are also welcome to apply and discuss their experience with Dr. Reiner. Ideally, students would make a multi-semester commitment. The more time a student is able to commit, the more we will be able to teach you and the more independence you will be able to have. Student schedules can be flexible around classes and university breaks. If interested, please email Dr. Reiner.
Details:
Preferred Student Year
First-year, Second-Year, Junior
Academic Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).Volunteer
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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