Understanding FOXG1 Syndrome and Its Impact on Brain Development
Gain hands-on experience studying how a single gene can affect brain development and contribute to disorders such as FOXG1 syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Project description
At the FOXG1 Research Center at UB, our primary goal is to advance research for FOXG1 syndrome, striving to find cures for children affected by this rare genetic disorder.
This project investigates how mutations in the FOXG1 gene disrupt normal brain development, leading to a neurodevelopmental disorder known as FOXG1 syndrome. Using animal models and a combination of molecular, genetic, and imaging techniques, students will investigate how FOXG1 regulates brain development and its functions.
Project outcome
The project provides hands-on experience in developmental neuroscience and prepares students with a range of techniques and skills needed to succeed in biomedical research.
Project details
| Length of commitment | At least 1 year |
| Start time | Anytime |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | In-Person Project |
| Level of collaboration | Work with post-doctoral fellows and senior lab members |
| Benefits | Research experience Potential: Academic Credit, Work Study |
| Who is eligible | Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher |
Core partners
- The FOXG1 Research Center at UB
- https://www.buffalo.edu/foxg1-research-center.html
- https://foxg1center.org/
Project mentor
Jae Lee
Professor
Biological Sciences
Start the project
- Email the project mentor using the contact information above to express your interest and get approval to work on the project. (Here are helpful tips on how to contact a project mentor.)
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Preparation activities
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.
- Reading lab published papers
- Watching relevant videos to gain insights
- Attending trainings (i.e., lab safety training, animal training, etc.)
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
biology, neuroscience, brain development, foxg1, genetics