Research on Diabetes
Research focuses on studying diabetic related vascular complications including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic vascular disease, insulin resistance and diabetic nephropathy toward developing cures for diseases that affect the retina peripheral vessel and kidney.
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Project description
Research focuses on studying the diabetic related vascular complications, including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic vascular disease, insulin resistance and diabetic nephropathy. In addition to addressing mechanisms, our cellular and biochemical studies are meant to develop cures for diseases that affect the retina,peripheral vessel and kidney.
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 | To be determined by student/mentor |
| Start time | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | In-person |
| Level of collaboration | To be determined by student/mentor |
| Benefits | Volunteer, Academic Credit |
| Who is eligible | Sophomore and Junior Biomedical Sciences Majors |
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.
Project mentor
Josh J. Wang
Associate Professor
Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Room 4120, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Phone: (716) 645-1807
Email: jianxinw@buffalo.edu
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Preparation activities
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Keywords
Medicine and Biomedical Sciences