Psychiatric Genetics
Ongoing projects involve genome-wide association studies, analysis of gene expression levels, and analysis of exome and whole genome sequence in population- and family-based studies of schizophrenia, autism, addiction, and normal variation in brain structure and function.
Epigenetic Modificaitons and Innate Immune Responses In Non-Myeloid Cells
Projects will vary. Interested students should contact us to discuss possibilities
Characterization of radioligands for studying neurodegeneration in the Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRDs)
The goal of this project is to conduct the in vitro characterization of radioligands under development as potential PET radiotracers.
Nanogene Therapy For Hearing Loss and Head and Neck Cancer
Novel targeted nanohydrogel delivery for the treatment of inner ear diseases and molecular therapy for head and neck cancer.
Cancer Prevention and Care
Multiple projects focused on improving effectiveness and equity of cancer prevention and care.
Mitchell Lab - Overcoming Biological Barriers To Drug Delivery
Our research lies at the interface of biomaterials science, drug delivery, and cellular and molecular bioengineering to fundamentally understand and therapeutically target biological barriers.
Regulation Of T Follicular Helper Cell Differentiation
Our laboratory is interested in dissecting the complex biology of T follicular helper (Tfh) cells. Understanding (1) how Tfh differentiation is regulated and (2) by what means Tfh cells enable effective B cell responses are two major research goals that our group seeks to address by using a multidisciplinary approach that combines cellular and molecular immunology as well as transcriptomics.
Wildlife Health
Wildlife Futures Program is a new program and opportunities may be limited; extent of student involvement may vary due to Covid-related restrictions.