| 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 May 24 through July 30, 2010 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:
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 and board are the responsibility of the student. To apply, e-mail to Daniel Mills at Daniel.Mills@uvm.edu:
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 8, 2010. Selection of applicants will be completed by March 15, 2010. If you have any questions about the summer fellowship program, please contact the Director, Felix Eckenstein, PhD (Felix.Eckenstein@uvm.edu).
Representative Participating Laboratories
Cell Physiology Joseph Brayden, PhD Ion channels that regulate constriction of cerebral arteries Wolfgang Dostmann, PhD cGMP-dependent protein kinase (PKG) and its role in disease Mark Nelson, PhD Calcium mediated signaling in the cerebral vasculature and CNS George Wellman, PhD Mechanism of cerebral vasospasm associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage Development Deborah Damon, PhD - Development of vascular innervation Cynthia Forehand, PhD - Neurite outgrowth and synaptogenesis in the spinal cord Alan Howe, PhD - Spatial regulation of protein kinase A signaling during growth cone guidance Diane Jaworski, PhD - Role of extracellular matrix in brain development and injury-induced plasticity Miguel Martin-Caraballo, PhD - Role of cell-cell interaction in the regulation of ion channel expression in sensory and motor neurons Victor May, PhD - Regulation of neuronal peptide and transmitter biosynthesis and secretion Rae Nishi, PhD - Nicotinic signaling and neuronal development; formation of neuroblastoma Matthew Rand, PhD - Mercury and developmental neurotoxicity Umadevi Wesley, PhD - Role of cell surface proteases in regulating the formation of tumors in the peripheral nervous system Injury, Plasticity and Disease Marilyn Cipolla, PhD - Effect of stroke on cerebral circulation; vascular changes associated with pregnancy Felix Eckenstein, PhD - Molecular mechanisms of nerve regeneration after injury Helene Langevin, MD - Cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the efficacy of acupuncture Yang Mao-Draayer, MD, PhD - Multiple sclerosis and other immune-mediated CNS diseases Gary Mawe, PhD - Neural regulation of gastrointestinal function Rodney Parsons, PhD - Synaptic physiology and pharmacology of cardiac ganglia Jeffrey Spees, PhD - Adult stem cells in repair of the brain after stroke Margaret Vizzard, PhD - Neural control of the upper and lower urinary tract
For other potential laboratories, please see the Neuroscience Graduate Program list. A program sponsored by the Neuroscience Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE), and the Departments of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Neurology and Pharmacology at the University of Vermont. |
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