Help investigate new anti-leukemia drugs that target DNA repair and autophagy at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
This project has reached full capacity for the current term. Please check back next semester for updates.
Our lab investigates novel therapeutics for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). We conduct translational pre-clinical research on human AML cell lines and patient bone marrow samples in vitro followed by in vivo studies of human xenografts in mice. We have two main areas of ongoing research and are accepting one student on each project.
Motivated students will learn the basics of experimental design, laboratory calculations, sterile technique, and cell culture. Students will also learn many of the following in vitro & in vivo techniques based on their interest and project chosen: cell cycle, proliferation & apoptosis assays, western blotting, flow cytometry, colony formation assays, confocal microscopy, proper mouse handling, inoculation and treatment of human leukemia xenografts by injection, oral, and intravenous routes, and imaging to monitor tumor burden.
The specific outcomes of this project will be identified by the faculty mentor at the beginning of your collaboration.
Length of commitment | A semester or longer |
Start time | Anytime |
In-person, remote, or hybrid? | In-person |
Level of collaboration | Individual student project |
Benefits | Research experience, academic credit |
Who is eligible | Freshmen, sophomores, juniors who have completed basic biology courses. |
Hannah Fay
PhD Candidate
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Phone: (716) 845-3337
Email: hfay2@buffalo.edu
Once you begin the digital badge series, you will have access to all the necessary activities and instructions. Your mentor has indicated they would like you to also complete the specific preparation activities below. Please reference this when you get to Step 2 of the Preparation Phase.
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center