[bioundgrd] UROP posting in Computational Neurobiology and Statistical Genetics

[Janice Chang]

>Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:41:32 -0500
>From: Vishal Saxena <vishal at MIT.EDU>
>Subject: urop posting
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>Computational neurobiology and statistical genetics
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>Project Description: This project is looking at the genetics of 
>neurological diseases. We are conducting various analyses to 
>understand the molecular pathways involved in these conditions. This 
>work involves mostly computational methodologies. However, for those 
>interested in molecular biology, there may be a chance to work on 
>biological applications. We will be applying novel methodologies 
>that we have developed and published. This project will be a chance 
>for students to gain a background in computational biology, 
>neuroscience, as well as in analyzing gene chip microarrays 
>(transcriptional profiling).
>
>Prerequisites: Interest in computation, programming, molecular 
>biology, and neuroscience. Some coursework in these areas will be 
>helpful but isn't required.
>
>Our past projects have also given students an opportunity to work on 
>devices with one student co-filing a patent disclosure with us and 
>two student being a co-authors on upcoming publications.
>
>Contact: vishal at mit.edu
>Department: mechanical engineering