Dear Honors College students
I am looking for 2 dedicated volunteer students who are interested in contributing to our research projects* for the 2016-2017 academic year. 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.
*Our research investigates the role of the microbiome in lung, cardiovascular and kidney disease.
We will be teaching the student lab techniques that they will need to help carry out some of this work. We will also be happy to 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:
3-4 times/week, 3-4 hrs (flexible, depending on student schedule)
Student role and contribution: Help perform experiments, discuss experimental design and develop and test hypotheses.
Previous Lab experience not necessary
Projects: Microbiome
Department of Medicine
Lab PI: Patricia Finn and David Perkins
Lab Location: College of Medicine Research Building (COMRB) 909 S Wolcott Ave
I would be happy to set up a time to meet with students who are interested. They can begin as early as this July 2016. Interviews start ASAP.
David Perkins, MD PhD
Director of Transplantation
Professor of Medicine
University of Illinois, Chicago
Department of Medicine
Tomorrow's Physician Mentors Program
College of Medicine
perkinsd@uic.edu
