Animal and Cellular Models of Myelination in Health and Disease
Students will contribute to the creation and characterization of animal models of neural development using animal husbandry and genotyping, biochemical techniques, morphological and cell biological analysis.
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Project description
The student will have the opportunity to contribute to the creation and characterization of animal models of neural development using animal husbandry and genotyping, biochemical techniques, morphological and cell biological analysis. The mission of the CoE is to study the mechanistic processes involved in human disease with the goal of developing diagnostics tools and therapeutic interventions, preventative treatment and other disease management devices and processes to improve the health and well-being of the population. This scientific mission is balanced by our responsibility to act as a facilitator of economic development in Upstate New York via partnerships with government, academia and industry.
Project outcome
The specific outcomes of this project will be identified by the faculty mentor at the beginning of your collaboration.
Project details
| Length of commitment | Variable |
| Start time | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | In-person |
| Level of collaboration | Variable |
| Benefits | Academic Credit, Volunteer, Work Study |
| Who is eligible | Ability to learn new laboratory techniques and apply them independently |
Goldwater and the National Science Foundation
Students participating in this project might be interested in and eligible for the Goldwater Scholarship and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Connect with the Office of Fellowships and Scholarships to learn more.
Core partners
- Center for Computational Research
- Microarray and Genomics Facility (RCPI)
- Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute
Project mentor
M. Laura Feltri
Professor
Biochemistry
701 Ellicott Street, Hunter James Kelly Research Institute
Phone: (716) 881-8969
Email: mlfeltri@buffalo.edu
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Preparation activities
The specific preparation activities for this project will be customized through discussions between you and your project mentor. Please be sure to ask them for the instructions to complete the required preparation activities.
Keywords
Biochemistry