Department of Neurological Sciences
Summer Neuroscience Undergraduate Research Fellowships
Exciting opportunity to join state-of-the-art laboratories and discover the world of neuroscience research. The program runs from Tuesday, May 28, 2013 through Friday, August 2, 2013, and offers a stipend of $3,500. Participate in investigations of how the nervous system develops, functions and repairs itself after injury. Get hands-on training in molecular, cellular, anatomical, physiological approaches. Gain valuable experience before you enter graduate or medical school.
The Program
As a fellow, you will:
- Join a lab (listed below) for ten weeks to work on a research project.
- Attend a series of lectures providing an overview of modern neuroscience and the research conducted at UVM.
- Meet regularly as a group to discuss your projects and relevant scientific articles.
- Present your work in a small and informal symposium during the last week of the program and write a short summary paper of your studies.
- Enjoy group outings to hike, swim, boat, and explore the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain.
Why come to UVM for your summer research experience in Neuroscience?
Neuroscience research has long been a strength at the University of Vermont. In addition, our faculty members are as committed to being mentors as they are to practicing outstanding science. We work together with the faculty to match you to a lab based on your research interests. However, rather than simply scattering you to labs, we also organize group activities in order to encourage you and your fellow summer research students to get to know each other. You will gain confidence in research skills, scientific thinking, and neuroscience concepts. You will enrich the diversity that we embrace and the community that we culture as you grow personally and professionally in curiosity and independence. You will learn about careers in Neuroscience and the impact you can have on people’s lives. The proximity of this intimate, interactive campus to outdoor activities and beautiful surroundings supports a well-rounded lifestyle. Participants often make lasting friendships and connections that persist as they pursue their education and career.
To Apply
Students must currently be enrolled at any US college or university. Housing is provided but travel is the responsibility of the student.
To apply, e-mail to Natalie Coffman at natalie.coffman@med.uvm.edu:
- a completed application (download PDF or MSWord doc)
- your resume/CV
Please note that the application will request that you list two references (names and contact information). References do not need to send letters at this time. We will contact them if need be.
Underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: February 15, 2013.
Admissions decisions will be made by Monday, March 18, 2013.
If you have any questions about the summer fellowship program, please contact the Director, Felix Eckenstein, Ph.D. (felix.eckenstein@uvm.edu).
Representative Participating Laboratories
Cell Physiology
Joseph Brayden, PhD Ion channels that regulate constriction of cerebral arteries. Bio, Lab
Wolfgang Dostmann, PhD cGMP-dependent protein kinase (PKG) and its role in disease. Bio, Lab
Mark Nelson, PhD Calcium mediated signaling in the cerebral vasculature and CNS. Bio, Lab
George Wellman, PhD Mechanism of cerebral vasospasm associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage. Bio, Lab
Development
Cynthia Forehand, PhD - Neurite outgrowth and synaptogenesis in the spinal cord. Bio
Alan Howe, PhD - Spatial regulation of protein kinase A signaling during growth cone guidance. Bio, Lab
Diane Jaworski, PhD - Role of extracellular matrix in brain development and tumorigenesis. Bio
Victor May, PhD - Regulation of neuronal peptide and transmitter biosynthesis and secretion. Bio
Rae Nishi, PhD - Nicotinic signaling and neuronal development; formation of neuroblastoma. Bio, Lab
Injury, Plasticity and Disease
Marilyn Cipolla, PhD - Effect of stroke on cerebral circulation; vascular changes associated with pregnancy. Bio, Lab
Felix Eckenstein, PhD - Molecular mechanisms of nerve regeneration after injury. Bio, Lab
Helene Langevin, MD - Cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the efficacy of acupuncture. Bio, Lab
Gary Mawe, PhD - Neural regulation of gastrointestinal function. Bio, Lab
Rodney Parsons, PhD - Synaptic physiology and pharmacology of cardiac ganglia. Bio, Lab
Jeffrey Spees, PhD - Adult stem cells in repair of the brain after stroke. Bio
Margaret Vizzard, PhD - Neural control of the upper and lower urinary tract. Bio, Lab
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