Mentor Areas
We study a rare group of genetic disorders that affect myelin formation--the leukodystrophies. In general, the leukodystrophies are progressive and severe disorders of neurodegeneration affecting young children. In our research group, we characterize the natural history of these rare disorders. We follow how the leukodystrophies affect the way children move and communicate. When we understand this, we can design better clinical trials and treatment outcomes. This is critical work that is essential for future development of target therapies.
Description:
We are actively looking for undergraduates for flexible, paid positions to help with our outcomes data collection and entry. This work will help us to characterize how leukodystrophies affect children and function changes over time.
Preferred Qualifications
Attention to detail and basic computer proficiency.
Details:
Preferred Student Year
First-year, Second-Year, Junior, Senior
Academic Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).Volunteer
No
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.