<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Chrysanthi Samara</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:csamara@mit.edu">csamara@mit.edu</a>></span><br>Subject: UROP advertisement for the biology community<br>
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UROP Department/Lab/Center: RLE: High-Throughput Neurotechnology Group<br>
Faculty Supervisor: Mehmet Fatih Yanik<br>
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Project Title: Investigation of the mechanisms involved in neuronal regeneration<br>
after injury<br>
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Project Description:<br>
The ability of the nervous system to regrow neurites after injury is limited. We<br>
are interested in the investigation of mechanisms underlying neuronal<br>
regeneration. To this end we are performing laser micro-surgeries in neurons of<br>
the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, and have so far identified specific<br>
chemical and genetic modulators of regeneration. We seek an undergraduate to<br>
assist with the elucidation of the molecular pathways affected by these<br>
modulators. The UROP will be involved with nematode genetics, RNAi assays,<br>
chemical treatments and laser microsurgery techniques.<br>
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Prerequisites: Intro Neuroscience or Biology, and an interest in molecular<br>
biology and genetics. Although lab experience is not necessary,some<br>
cell/molecular biology background would be helpful. However, self-motivation,<br>
enthusiasm and willingness to learn are the most important.<br>
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Contact: Please send a resume/CV to Chrysanthi Samara (Ph.D.), <a href="mailto:csamara@mit.edu">csamara@mit.edu</a><br>
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