Category Archives: Research

Postings looking for Honors College researchers

Undergraduate Internship Opportunity at MUSC!

by Reese Michaelson

The Yamaguchi lab at MUSC in the Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology Department is looking for an undergraduate intern! Interns participate in cell culture, biochemical experiments, and have the opportunity to participate in many different experiments including working with radioactive ryanodine.

Details: The project is focused on studying calcium signaling within cardiac and skeletal muscles; specifically, the molecular basis of activation and inhibition of Ca2+ and Mg2+ by the Ryanodine receptor in cardiac (RyR2) and skeletal (RyR1) muscles. Interns participate in experiments as opposed to data analysis, and no previous lab experience is required. Dr. Yamaguchi is looking for students who are able to come work in the lab for ~10 hours a week with a very flexible schedule.

Benefits:

  • Lab experience including cell culture and biochemical experiments
  • Internship is applicable for Honors Immersed and/or your Bachelor’s Essay

Great Fit For: Biology, chemistry, and biochemistry students who are juniors and below.

To Apply: Email your resume to kralml@g.cofc.edu or yamaguch@musc.edu.

For more information, reach out to Mac Kral or Dr. Naohiro Yamaguchi at the emails above.

MUSC Research Opportunity in Cardiovascular Disease and Development

by Reese Michaelson

Dr. Christine Kern is looking for students to get research experience at the Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology at MUSC.

Details: A science research position is open in Dr. Kern’s lab to work on the origin of cardiovascular abnormalities and disease. Average hours approximately 10 per week; this research opportunity can be part of independent research for credit or performed as a volunteer. Research involves using mice as preclinical models of disease. This opportunity is for the upcoming semester Spring 2024, with possible extension to the summer of 2024.

Benefits:

  • Use for course credit or bachelor’s essay research
  • Gain experience in lab experiment skills
  • Develop knowledge in a specialty area of cardiovascular development and disease

Great Fit For: Freshmen, sophomores, or juniors interested in scientific research, especially pre-med and/or pre-dental students. Students will be trained in all lab skills with no experience necessary.

To Apply: Interested students can email Dr. Kern directly at kernc@musc.edu. You can also email Dr. Kern with any questions about the position.

Register for the 2023 Research Matchmaking Session!

by Reese Michaelson

The School of Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (SSME) is hosting their annual research matchmaking session! This event gives students the opportunity to find research possibilities in their field(s) of interest with CofC faculty or those from neighboring institutions and agencies.

When & Where: The event will be held…

  • On Tuesday, October 24th, from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
  • In the SSME Atrium (202 Calhoun St)

How to Register: Fill out this form.

For more information, click here.

McNair Scholars program supports first-gen, underrepresented undergrads considering grad school

by plasmatinc

The Program: The TRiO McNair Program prepares undergraduates to be successful in Ph.D. programs. We serve outstanding first generation college students from income-eligible families and undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in graduate education.

The Benefits:

  • Summer Research Internship ($2800) with room and board
  • Travel to present research
  • Travel to explore graduate programs
  • Multiple mentors and tutors

Great Fit For: Current juniors and seniors interested in graduate school and research; First-gen students from low-income families; and/or undergrads who identify with a race or ethnicity underrepresented in graduate education (learn more).

How to Apply: Online application + two LORs by November 1.

URCA Info Session: Get Started (and Get Funded!) Doing Research

by plasmatinc

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) is hosting a special presentation to help get you started in conducting research at the College.

The Info Session: Thursday, October, 19, 2023 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in RSS 252.
The Benefits:

  • Discover research opportunities at the College
  • Learn how you can get funded to do research
  • Extra credit for BGS students just for attending

How to Attend: Register to let us know you’re coming and share what topics you want to learn more about.

Neuroscience Laboratory Research Opportunity

by Reese Michaelson

The Sato Neuroscience Lab at MUSC is looking for students to join their lab and potentially conduct their Bachelor’s research with them!

The Opportunity: Students will use two-photon imaging, optogenetic tools, and electrophysiology to unravel the fundamental principles that govern information processing in the brainstem and investigate how neurological diseases such as strokes and Alzheimer’s affect neural circuits and behavior.

Benefits: Students can expect to learn how to mount brain slices on slides, cut perfused brains, and potentially even perform surgery. Additionally, students will…

  • Gain experience with manual dexterity and working in a lab environment
  • Improve their general neuroscience knowledge
  • Have opportunities to work on their Bachelor’s Essay, give conference presentations, and even co-author papers!

Great Fit For: Juniors and sophomores studying biology and/or neuroscience.

To Apply: Email Ashley Matunis (ashley.matunis@gmail.com) with your resume/CV.

Laboratory Research Opportunity to Study Pancreatic Cancer

by Reese Michaelson

Interested in working on laboratory research? MUSC is looking for eager students to gain valuable experience participating in a lab environment and developing independent research projects!

The opportunity: Students will take part in laboratory research to better understand the fundamental biology of pancreatic cancer, with the goal of identifying novel therapeutic targets. This research utilizes transgenic mouse models and cell lines, analyzed with state-of-the-art cellular and molecular techniques.

Benefits:

  • Learn important modern techniques in cellular and molecular biology
  • Perform independent research
  • Develop bachelor’s thesis projects

Great fit for: Freshmen or sophomores in biology or chemistry-related majors.

How to apply: Email your CV to Dr. Lu Han (hanl@musc.edu).

Click here or contact Dr. Han for additional information.

Student Research Opportunity: Pancreatic cancer research at MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center

by plasmatinc

The Ostrowski Lab at MUSC’s Hollings Cancer is looking for student researchers to join their team.

The Research Project: The lab is studying pancreatic cancer and its intricate interactions within the tumor microenvironment. Their research is focused on understanding the role of the tumor microenvironment in disease progression.

The Benefits:

  • Gain hands-on experience in essential research techniques like mice colony management, cell culture techniques, western blotting and qRT-PCR.
  • Contribute to ongoing cancer research efforts.
  • engage with professionals at a leading research institution.

How to Apply: Contact Dr. Samaneh Saberi, Postdoctoral Fellow, for more details and instructions on how to apply: (saberi@musc.edu).