Mentor Areas
A major goal of our current research is to identify and exploit interventions that mitigate cell type specific morphological changes and other gene alterations using animal models engineered to affect these processes. Our discoveries have come through a multidisciplinary approach that includes genetics, mechanobiology, telomere and stem cell biology. Overall, our research achievements to date demonstrate our strong commitment to basic research that will result in a significant translational impact. Working with a dynamic team of trainees and a multidisciplinary team of local, national and international collaborators, we are very enthusiastic and passionate to continue expanding this fruitful and impactful work and we welcome motivated undergraduate students who wish to learn more about basic biology and pre-clinical regenerative studies.
Description:
Projects will vary. Generally, the student will perform bench-level experiments as part of a team investigating the mechanisms of muscle regeneration, test cell-based therapies and modulate the signaling pathways of adult stem cells in order to enhance replacement of skeletal muscle and cardiac tissue. Interested students should contact us to discuss possibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidate must be an energetic, bright, motivated individual with an interest in regenerative biology to perform experiments, document, compile and analyze experimental data and attend team meetings. Major responsibilities will include work with animal models, handling tissues; assays of heart and skeletal muscle function and keep a well-organized lab notebook.
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
Yes indicates that faculty are open to volunteers.Paid
Yes
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.