Immunology of brain physiology and pathology
A highly motivated undergraduate student is sought to perform research in the Kano lab at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology at the UAB School of Medicine (www.skano-lab.org). The lab investigates brain immunology and homeostasis in health and disease by using multidisciplinary approaches of neurobiology, immunology, and translational neuroscience.
Current projects include but are not limited to: 1) Molecular communications between astrocytes and microglia during neuroinflammation, 2) Role of peripheral immune system on brain function and behavior, and 3) Developmental regulation of neurocircuitry by glia.
Technically, the lab covers molecular biology, biochemistry, mammalian cell culture, mouse brain histology, and mouse behavioral assays. The student will have plenty of chances to interact directly with Principle Investigator and other laboratory members, and ample opportunities to learn cutting-edge skills and concepts.
Please contact us (sikano@uabmc.edu) with your prior research experiences (or any relevant coursework), your research interests, and an estimate of how much time you can spend in the lab.
Basic Information
Principle Investigator: Shinichi KanoDepartment(s) Involved: Psychiatric & Behavioral Neurobiology
Date Posted: January 14, 2019 4:05:16 PM CST
Location: Birmingham Campus
Type of research: Basic science, Translational science
Audience: Undergraduate Student - Summer, Undergraduate Student - Academic Year, Medical Student - Summer, Medical Student - Scholarly Activity, Graduate or MD/PhD Student
Research Type: Basic science, Translational science
URL for more information: www.skano-lab.org
Contact Information
Shinichi Kanosikano@uabmc.edu
205-975-7466
