Mentor Areas
The Kaestner lab employs modern mouse genetic approaches, such as gene targeting, tissue-specific and inducible gene ablation, to understand the molecular mechanisms of organogenesis and physiology of the liver, pancreas and gastrointestinal tract. We also use next-generation sequencing to look at differences between the transcriptome and epigenome of normal vs. diseased tissues.
Description:
The Kaestner lab is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate student interested in metabolism and diabetes research to work towards understanding the etiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This position will part of the Human Pancreas Analysis Program (HPAP), an NIH-sponsored collaboration between multiple groups at Penn Medicine and beyond.
We use state-of-the-art technologies to analyze all aspects of pancreas biology by profiling the endocrine and immune systems with deep cellular and molecular phenotyping. Our team’s comprehensive profiling of the natural history of type 1 and type 2 diabetes will pave the way for future discoveries and new treatment modalities for diabetes.
This position will provide an excellent foundation for young scientists hoping to pursue a career in medicine or biomedical research. For more information or to apply, please contact Suzanne Shapira at: "sshapira@pennmedicine.upenn.edu". Please provide an updated resume, a brief description of research interests, and a discussion of any previous research experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in basic biology is required
Details:
Preferred Student Year
Second-Year, Junior, Senior
Volunteer
Yes
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No
Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.Work Study
No
Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.