| Title: |
Neuroscience Undergraduate Summer Research Program for New Jersey
Students |
| Research Fields: |
Developmental and adult neurobiology,
including studies in: gene expression and regulation; molecular
genetics; ion channel, receptor and enzyme function; hormone, cytokine
and growth factor actions; cytoskeletal function; membrane structure;
cell fate specification; spinal cord injury; behavior and learning.
Model systems include mammalian, lower vertebrate, and invertebrate
organisms. |
| Institution: |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and the University of
Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDMJ) |
| Location: |
Piscataway, NJ |
| Start Date: |
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| Length: |
10 weeks |
| Contact: |
Direct any inquires about the
program to Ms. Joan Mordes (mordesja@umdnj.edu)
or the Co-directors: Dr. James Millonig (millonig@cabm.rutgers.edu)
or Dr. Michael Matise (matisemp@umdnj.edu). |
| Eligibility: |
***For undergraduates from
New Jersey only |
| Application deadline: |
February 29, 2008 |
| Application Requirements: |
To apply, please send, or arrange to have sent, the following
information by mail: 1)
Cover sheet (download and fill-in).
2) Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3) Brief statement (2 paragraphs) explaining your interest in basic
research
4) Official college transcript
5) Two letters of recommendation
These items should be addressed to:
Joan Mordes
SURP Program Administrative Coordinator
Dept. of Neuroscience & Cell Biology
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
683 Hoes Lane West
RWJSPH 363
Piscataway, NJ 08854 |
| Compensation: |
Housing will be provided in a Rutgers dormitory and students will be
encouraged to live in the dorm to foster a sense of community where they
can share experiences in their individual laboratories on an informal
basis. In addition, students will be provided with a stipend of $2500. |
| Web Site: |
http://www2.umdnj.edu/neuroweb/summer_prog/index.htm |
| Additional Notes: |
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