Mentor Name:
Brandi Wynne
Mentor Position:
Assistant Professor
Department:
Internal Medicine
College:
Medicine
Email:
brandi.wynne@hsc.utah.edu
Project Description:
Our laboratory researches hypertension, and in particular, salt-sensitive hypertension. We investigate this from a cell/molecular basis using cell culture, microscopy and whole animal experiments. We are interested in the renal and cardiovascular physiology during hypertension, with an emphasis on inflammation. Additionally, we will have a new project investigating the microbiome in patients with CKD/hypertension in the near future. Our laboratory supports excited and motivated undergrads!
Opportunity Type:
Volunteer; This is a paid research position; This is a work-study research position; Prepare a UROP proposal; Write an Honors Thesis; Earn independent study credit
Student Role:
Multiple roles are available. The PI allows the student to have some influence on his/her particular role in the laboratory after exploring options in the lab.
Student Benefits:
PI is open to different options according to what the student needs (ie, work study, volunteer, paid, research for credit).
Project Duration:
This is completely variable on the student; however, it is expected that he/she is dedicated to the work. Of course, classes come first.
Minimum Requirements:
Students must be: willing to learn, work hard, excited about science/medicine and research, energetic and have a great attitude towards his/her peers.