A lab in the Department of Medicine seeks two dedicated volunteer students who are interested in contributing to our research projects for the 2013-2014 academic year (ideally can continue through May 2015). Our research primarily focuses on the role of the microbiome, miRNAs in lung, cardiovascular and kidney disease. The student can help with carrying out experiments with the possibility of being included in publications that come of this work and they can apply the work toward their capstone project.
The student will be taught lab techniques that they will need to help carry out some of this work. The supervisor can also offer any guidance and mentorship regarding applying to medical school and combined MD/PhD programs for the student who is interested.
- Requested commitment for the semester: 3 times/week, 3-4 hrs (flexible, depending on student schedule)
- Student role and contribution: Help perform experiments, discuss experimental design and science concepts.
- Projects: Microbiome miRNAs in lung, cardiovascular and kidney disease
Department of Medicine
Lab PI: Patricia Finn and David Perkins
Lab Location: College of Medicine Research Building (COMRB) 909 S Wolcott Ave
If interested, contact Jennifer Kwan, jkwan3@uic.edu , who will set up a time to meet with you. The position is available as early as this Jan 2014. Interviews start the week of December 16, 2013.
